Ballynahinch Castle has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Carol Hinch, Director of Sales & Marketing at Ballynahinch Castle, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $28–$32 billion annually, [...]

Deep RiverRock proudly marks its one-year anniversary as the number one impulse water brand on the island of Ireland. NielsenIQ’s February Value Sales Report confirms this, reinforcing Deep RiverRock’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. Deep RiverRock’s rise to the top of the Irish water market has been nothing short of remarkable. For three consecutive years, the brand has experienced month on month value share growth. [...]

The O’Donoghue Ring Collection is delighted to announce that three of its popular hotels in Killarney have achieved the prestigious Green Hospitality Eco-Certification. Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre, Killarney Avenue Hotel, and Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa have each been recognised for making positive strides towards a more sustainable future with their commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible business practices. A luxurious portfolio of Irish family-run hotels, self-catering apartments, independent restaurants & bars, destination spa, and even [...]

Gather your little oompa loompas for a Willy Wonka inspired break at Newpark Hotel Kilkenny this Easter.  Their ‘Wonka in Jurassic’ experience at the adjacent Jurassic Newpark attraction is quickly becoming the hottest golden ticket for families over the holidays.  And the best part?  There’s unlimited entry for guests of the hotel during their stay. It’s not surprising that Newpark Hotel was recently named as Ireland’s top [...]

Asador, on Haddington Road in the heart of Dublin 4, has gained a reputation for cooking the best of Irish seasonal produce over fires of oak, apple and hickory hardwoods, imparting delicious smokey notes to aged steaks and the freshest seafood. On Friday April 12th, Head Chef Robert Sabongi will showcase the skills of his team, and the versatility of the Asador, with a one night only ‘Flavours of [...]

To the delight of wine-lovers across the capital, The Coburg has just announced its latest Supper Club instalment will be taking place in collaboration with esteemed wine producer Little Beauty. On April 11th, Conrad Dublin’s destination restaurant is set to welcome budding and seasoned sommeliers alike for an evening of harmonious food and wine pairings among fellow enthusiasts. Remaining loyal to The Coburg’s steadfast ethos of using the best local produce, Executive [...]

Trigon Hotels is seeking to hire 40 people at its two Cork hotels.  A wide range of positions, including sales & marketing, food & beverage and accommodation are available at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City and the Cork International Hotel. There are full and part-time roles available and all new team members will be offered competitive rates of pay along with training and opportunities for career [...]

The 4 * Castle Hotel in Macroom, Co. Cork are absolutely delighted to announce the appointment of Eoin O'Connor as Executive Head Chef. Eoin is a highly skilled Senior Head Chef with a passion for creating atmospheric dining experiences for his clientele. Previous senior positions in The Montenotte, The Devlin Dublin and Garryvoe Hotel mean Eoin is rich in experience and demonstrates a desire to stay abreast [...]

As Easter approaches, Lawlor’s of Naas invites families to hop into the holiday spirit with egg-citing adventures and delightful treats. Nestled in the heart of Naas, Kildare, Lawlor’s promises an egg-ceptional Easter experience for guests of all ages. From April 1st to 8th, join guests for a basketful of activities sure to delight every bunny in the family. Embark on an egg-sploratory journey with themed events at nearby [...]

Ballymaloe Festival of Food is a new three-day food festival that this year celebrates 60 years of Ballymaloe — six decades of good food and fine hospitality, renowned in Ireland and beyond — while also showcasing all that the Irish food and drinks community has to offer today. At Ballymaloe from Friday May 17th to Sunday May 19th this year, the inaugural Ballymaloe Festival of Food will [...]

Kajjal Malahide is renowned for its authentic Pakistani cuisine, exquisite cocktails, and unmatched hospitality. As a staple of South Asian culinary excellence in Malahide for nearly two decades, the restaurant is embarking on a new chapter under Deputy Manager Azaan Muhammad. With a rich background in hospitality and leadership, Azaan is poised to enhance Kajjal's legacy alongside Dublin's vibrant restaurant scene. Influenced by his father Samer's successful [...]

The Killarney Park Hotel is thrilled to announce the appointment of Padraig Casey, Head Concierge at The Killarney Park to the position of President of Les Clefs d'Or Ireland. A very valued member of the team, Padraig has worked with The Killarney Park for over 8 years and is the first hello and last goodbye each of their visitors receive as the hotels’ Guest Relations Manager & Chief Concierge. [...]

Back by popular demand The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection is proud to re-introduce their amazing Peculiar Afternoon Tea service. In the Atrium Lounge in the heart of The College Green Hotel, an afternoon tea experience, distinct in its creativity and flair will return with a tropical twist this March. The peculiar tea service, alive with a vibrant exotic theme, invites guests into a world where traditional afternoon [...]

Cashless tipping solutions provider URocked have announced the launch of their suite of products in Ireland and have been hailed as All-in-One solution to new legislation surrounding tipping of employees in service industries. The launch of the products also marks the opening of the company’s Irish offices as one of the founders, Cork/Blackrock native Sam Kohli, seeks to bring their innovative solutions home to Irish consumers and [...]

Ravenport Resort, the newest addition to Neville Hotels, located in Co Wexford, is pleased to announce Shane Carroll as its new General Manager. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including ownership of the award-winning Silver Fox Seafood Restaurant, Kilmore Quay, Shane brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Shane's background in operations management and customer relations, coupled with his commitment to excellence, [...]

In celebration of International Women's Day, Compass Group Ireland is proud to unveil an industry-first: a specially designed maternity chef jacket to support female colleagues throughout pregnancy and beyond, marking a significant step towards workplace inclusivity and employee well-being. Crafted with the needs of pregnant and postpartum employees in mind, this innovative garment offers a higher waistband, adaptable fastenings, and a versatile shape to allow for pregnancy [...]

Honoured for the second year running, Luttrellstown Castle was announced as Europe's Leading Luxury Wedding Resort 2024 at last night’s World Travel Awards in Berlin. Celebrating travel excellence since 1993, the World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge and reward best in class across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and is regarded as the travel industry’s leading awards. With this award under its belt, Luttrellstown [...]

Waterford Festival of Food, one of Ireland’s largest and longest running community food festivals, today launched their 2024 programme. Inspired by the theme of ‘Connecting People with Food’, more than 80 events are set to take place from 19th to 21st April 2024. The main hub for the 3-day festival is in the scenic harbour town of Dungarvan Co. Waterford with events also taking place in nearby [...]

The Irish Hotels Federation calls on the Government to act swiftly to offset the impact that Government policies are having on the operating costs of hospitality businesses. Responding to today’s Government report examining the cost increases for businesses arising from employment-related measures, IHF President Michael Magner stated that tourism and hospitality is now at a crossroads with Government-controlled costs having a disproportionate impact on businesses throughout the sector.* Mr [...]

Waterford’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have been extended to run for over 4 days this year with a host of free activities and events on offer for the young and not-so-young from the city to the county. Waterford man Fr Luke Wadding was the founder of St. Patrick’s Day. When based in Rome in the 1630s it was he who was in charge of creating the official [...]

A variety of new guest accommodations are set to open at the Condé Nast tipped Mount Congreve Gardens in Waterford in late spring 2024. The estate’s main Gate Lodge, Damson was renovated and opened to visitors early 2023 and has been hugely popular with guests and the prestigious international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller describes it as a ‘fairytale gate lodge’. The estate team now plan to add five [...]

Dromoland Castle in County Clare is delighted to announce the appointment of Gráinne O’Rourke as Marketing Manager. County Clare-born Gráinne has come full circle, having first experienced a taste of the hospitality industry in her very first job at the Inn at Dromoland, Dromoland Castle’s sister property, when she was just sixteen!  A graduate of NUI, Galway with a Bachelor of Commerce and a major in Marketing, [...]

Castle Leslie Estate is delighted to announce that they have been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ in 2024. Castle Leslie Estate was recognised at the 22nd annual Great Place to Work Awards on Wednesday 28th February 2024. This is Castle Leslie Estate’s first year to be named as a top Irish workplace, which is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of [...]

Talks, workshops, tastings, are the goal of SommiT 23, a gathering of international experts & professionals who will discuss an array of topics, all pertinent to those working in today’s hospitality industry in Ireland. SommIT 23 is open to everyone involved in or working within the wine, food, retail, restaurant, resort, and hotel industry in Ireland. On Monday 9th October 2023, for the first time the Star [...]

“If the government did one thing with the multi billion budget for a positive impact on the environment, education and mental health all in one fell swoop; it would be to spend €1 million equipping the next generation with the knowledge to grow their own food.” This is the message from GIY Founder Michael Kelly ahead of the upcoming budget. In 2021, GIY first rolled out ‘GROW At [...]