Floritz is a glamorous new destination restaurant in the handsome dining-room on the hall floor level at 22 St. Stephen’s Green. The man who first built the house at this address in 1790 was an adventurer. The son of an 18th century tenant farmer, Thomas Lighton left this island to seek his fortune — a journey that took him to India and the Far East before his return [...]

Dela, the award-winning restaurant located in the heart of Galway’s Westend on Dominick Street, has announced the appointment of Shannon Di Cola Schiano as their new Head Chef. Shannon brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Dela, with a culinary style that masterfully blends Modern Irish, Nordic, and Asian influences. Describing herself as a "Classically Trained Modernist," Shannon has honed her skills in both [...]

It’s not just race goers that are glamming up for the Galway Races!  A flock of toucans has arrived in Galway’s Latin Quarter at The Quays Bar Galway who have proudly unveiled a vibrant new mural on its exterior, ahead of the week. The colourful and creative transformation of this iconic and historic bar is just one more reason to check off this must visit spot on your Galway bucket [...]

Esquires - The Organic Coffee Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Duigenan As Managing Director in Ireland. Brendan, who has held senior positions with coffee chains Starbucks and AMT, began his hospitality career 25 years ago managing bars and restaurants before joining Starbucks in 2007 as Store Manager of the brand’s flagship unit in Kildare Village. He quickly rose through the ranks to become [...]

Trim Castle Hotel in Co Meath is pleased to announce the opening of its new all-day dining destination, BoAnn Café & Bistro. The opening marks a welcome addition to the four-star hotel’s current dining portfolio, including The Bailey Brasserie, Jules Restaurant and The Rooftop Bar (open seasonally). Named after the legendary goddess of the River Boyne, the 58-seater restaurant, which also features an outdoor terrace, replaces the hotel’s [...]

The Killarney Park, an independent family owned five-star hotel and proud member of Leading Hotels of The World will commence a significant renewal and refurbishment programme in late winter 2024 into early spring 2025. Following on from an initial development investment that included a major renovation of the hotel lobby and public areas and a thrilling new-look for its popular fine-dining restaurant, The Peregrine, The Killarney Park has further committed to a multi-million investment [...]

FBD Hotels & Resorts today (4th June 2024) announced that it will be the inaugural sponsor of the Saturday Series at The Curragh, which takes place across four Saturdays 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st in August. This exciting initiative will feature top class racing, music and family entertainment over the month and each week one hotel within the FBD Hotels & Resorts portfolio will partner the event and sponsor [...]

Killeavy Castle Estate has been named Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Business of the Year at the prestigious Business Eye Sustainability Awards which took place on Thursday 9 May 2024. The Business Eye Sustainability Awards honour businesses and leaders in Northern Ireland who are driving impactful sustainable change within their sectors, recognising their positive contribution and efforts to create a more sustainable environment for all. Nestled amidst the slopes of [...]

Euro-Toques Ireland is pleased to announce that 14 young chefs have been selected from nearly 40 applicants from across the country to participate in this year’s Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year competition, presented by principal partners La Rousse Foods. Following a social media and a written recipe submission, the interviews to identify the semi-finalists took place on Monday 13th May in Dublin. The 14 young chefs under 28 through to [...]

Radisson RED Galway is currently under construction and is scheduled to open its doors later this year.  The bold new hotel will feature 177 rooms, each reflecting Radisson RED’s vibrant signature style and design which incorporates art, music, and fashion to offer an unforgettable stay to all guests. Radisson RED Galway will be a stylish contemporary haven for guests to explore Galway’s popular attractions brimming with Irish [...]

Managing Director of Dromoland Castle Hotel in County Clare, and world-renowned Hotelier, Mark Nolan, was last night presented with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the world’s largest independent hotel brand, Preferred Hotels & Resorts.  Dromoland was also honoured with an Award of Excellence on the night for Sustainability as part of Preferreds’ Global Annual GIFFTS Awards Ceremony -  Great Initiatives for Today's (Tomorrow's) Society.  A significant global Award demonstrating Dromoland [...]

Donegal’s four-star Redcastle Hotel has been nominated for four awards at the upcoming YesChef 2024 Awards which take place tomorrow (May 14th). The hotel’s exceptional culinary offerings and exquisite dining experiences have earned nominations in the following award categories: ·         Casual Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year ·         Hotel Restaurant of the Year ·         Restaurant Interior of the Year. ·         The fourth category sees restaurant Chef, Conor McCormick nominated for the Chef of [...]

Developing individual mental toughness and managing equality and diversity in the workplace are among the issues studied by the latest graduates from the Aspire Complete Leader Programme. The programme is designed to develop supervisory and leadership skills in each of the participants. It is run by the Cork College of Further Education and Training (FET) - Bishopstown Campus - under the Skills to Advance initiative for Trigon [...]

The 2024 Best Irish Sommelier Competition took place on Monday 29th April, 2024  at Beckett Lock, in the Point Square Village in Dublin.  The winner will represent Ireland at the ASI Europe & Africa Best Sommelier Competition in Belgrade in November 2024.  All the competitors are current members of the Irish Guild of Sommeliers. There are 41 member countries within ASI from Europe and Africa. Each can send one candidate to [...]

This week, over 130 competitors participated in the Best Cocktail Experience competition sponsored by Monin as part of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2024. The theme for this year’s Best Cocktail Experience competition, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Dublin Bar Academy, was Lights, Camera… Cocktails! Directed by Monin with inspiration taken from movies ranging from Bond to Barbie. The 130 competitors that took part in the [...]

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo proudly unveiled its Wellness & Sensory Trail on April 30th, 2024, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and community engagement. The concept for the Wellness & Sensory Trail emerged from the heartfelt desire of the Radisson Blu team, supported by the Cliste Hospitality Innovation team, to create a "Home Away from Home" for Sensory Affected Families, surpassing [...]

There is an exciting new addition at Killashee Hotel in County Kildare with the opening of the Wild Cherry Café. Nestled within the beautiful surroundings of the estate, next to the leisure centre, Wild Cherry opens from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm at the weekend, offering its in-café menu or Grab & Go selection featuring a wide selection of fresh wholesome and [...]

The 4 star Dungarvan Park Hotel will unveil a new dedicated ceremony garden ahead of the summer season. This new intimate garden setting is perfect for outdoor wedding, civil ceremony and vow renewals. The new space will be an oasis of tranquillity, with grass underfoot, flowers in bloom and verdant green hedging providing privacy to the outdoor space. For celebratory occasions it will be set up with [...]

New names have been added to the interesting and eclectic list of speakers and chefs participating in the inaugural Ballymaloe Festival of Food, running at Ballymaloe from Friday, May 17th to Sunday, May 19th this year. This celebration of 60 years of Ballymaloe House, as Myrtle Allen and her husband Ivan opened The Yeats Room at Ballymaloe back in 1964, with a clear message — one of [...]

The Cork International Hotel has been served a double helping of accolades this week with the hotel receiving praise from two of the country’s most reputable tourism names. The hotel, which is located close to Cork Airport, has been listed in TripAdvisor’s top 25 hotels in Ireland.  The annual Traveller’s Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. The honour [...]

The 5-day food festival returns from 14th-18th August 2024 and will feature new food experiences, food trails, tasting masterclasses, street events, talks, cooking demos, specials, family fun, and more. ~ Cork on a Fork Fest is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of Cork’s unique food culture as the city showcases its culinary excellence, creative dining experiences, unique venues and atmosphere, and quality local produce over [...]

On the 15th May 2024 the University of Galway will host a symposium under the umbrella of the Global Hospitality Research Alliance [GHRA]. Led by Dr Deirdre Curran the symposium will focus on Chefs entitled: Mental Health and Gender Challenges in Commercial Kitchens. This multi-contributor event will be open to anyone interested in hospitality and in being part of a conversation. This is a free event and [...]

Blas Na Gaillimhe – (A Taste of Galway) food network & festival that celebrates Galway's unique year-round hospitality is kickstarting a month of deliciousness in May. Blas na Bealtaine will celebrate people and food from across the globe but right here in the west. Through festivals, events, and collaborations, A Taste of Galway celebrates the diversity, creativity, and passion that define Galway's food culture. The festival has [...]

The Killarney Park, an independent family owned five-star hotel and proud member of Leading Hotels of the World ® will commence a significant renewal and refurbishment programme in late winter 2024 into early spring 2025. Following on from an initial development investment that included an impressive renovation of the hotel lobby and public areas and a thrilling new-look for its popular fine-dining restaurant, The Peregrine, The Killarney Park has further committed to a multi-million [...]

The Cork International Hotel, which is located in the Airport Business Park, has launched a new food truck which will be operated by the hotel’s team of chefs. “The New Yorker On The Go” will cater for the large number of businesses in the surrounding area.  Customers will  be able to avail of a selection of sweet treats and sandwiches using locally sourced ingredients. The menu will [...]