According to the old proverb: “God could not be everywhere; so he created mothers.”

And if you would like to show your mam just how much she means to your family, Irish Country Living has just the competition for you, with two luxury breaks* up for grabs for our deserving winners.

To take part, simply write us a letter or an email explaining why your mother deserves a getaway in no more than 500 words, including a photograph of you together. We will publish our favourite entries in our Mother’s Day edition of Irish Country Living, with our lucky winners being treated to the following prizes:

The Lake Hotel

The Lake Hotel in Killarney will treat our winner to a two-night stay in a lake-view room with breakfast each morning and dinner for two in their two AA rosette award-winning Castlelough restaurant on one evening.

The four-star, family-owned and run hotel enjoys a unique location on the lake shore, just 2km from Killarney town and adjacent to Killarney National Park.

Observe the wild deer stroll across the lawn at breakfast, unwind over morning coffee in the piano lounge and absorb the peace and tranquillity imposed by the presence of the lakes as you wander down the pathway to the ancient castle ruins. As the light fades and colours change, enjoy an aperitif in the Devil’s Punch Bowl bar before tasting the finest of Irish food and reflecting on the abundance of natural beauty in this part of the world.

There is something for everyone staying at The Lake Hotel, with several championship golf courses within a five-mile radius and wild deer and eagles residing on the hotel grounds. Equally, this is the ideal setting for an essential escape from daily life – with nothing to distract you from the panoramas outside the hotel windows.

Visit www.lakehotelkillarney.ie

The Mustard Seed

The acclaimed Mustard Seed in Ballingarry, Co Limerick, will treat our other lucky winner to an overnight break for two people in a deluxe room, with a four-course evening meal and a Georgina Campbell award-winning breakfast the following day.

Owner John Edward Joyce and his dedicated team assure a warm welcome at the four-star Victorian country house and fine-dining restaurant, where head chef Angel Pirev excels in the kitchen, creating mouth-watering seasonal dishes that incorporate ingredients grown in the gardens on the grounds.

Check in early and enjoy wandering the grounds and walking the surrounding country lanes. Take a hike to the top of Knockfierna and view the house from the highest point of Co Limerick, spend the afternoon browsing in nearby Adare village or simply enjoy a book in the eclectic – yet elegant – surrounds by the fireside.

After your gourmet dinner in the restaurant, retreat to one of the individually decorated bedrooms where a great night’s sleep is assured before breakfast the following morning and a chance to relax with the newspapers before your reluctant departure.

Visit www.mustardseed.ie or follow the recently launched #MustardSeedMoments campaign on social media.

How to enter?

To take part, email your entry to maria@farmersjournal.ie or post to Mother’s Day competition, Irish Country Living, Irish Farmers Journal, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12, including your full name, location and contact telephone number. Deadline for entries is 13 February.

*T&Cs apply regarding dates for getaways, subject to availability. CL