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Éalú – The Health, Wellness, Fitness and Family Fun Centre Opens on the Ashford Castle Estate

There’s a new energy on the Ashford Castle country estate following today’s launch of Éalú, a new vibrant state-of-the-art health & fitness centre for guests of both Ashford Castle and The Lodge at Ashford Castle (images attached). Éalú, meaning ‘escape’, features a pavilion style building with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, a fifteen-metre swimming pool with a …

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Ashford Castle’s Easter Egg

Ashford Castle’s Easter Egg features new chocolate blend that you won’t want to Squirrel away

Some call her creations works of art and for Easter 2023, Paula Stakelum, Global Director of Chocolate and Patisserie at Red Carnation Hotels, has created a masterpiece – Ashford Castle’s Easter Egg. During the Easter period, Ashford Castle’s guests will be gifted a magnificent hand painted egg that signifies a rare species that lives on the Ashford estate in …

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Ryan returns: Ashford Castle appoints former Pastry Sous Chef, Andrew Ryan to Executive Pastry Chef role

Pastry chef, Andrew Ryan has been appointed Executive Pastry Chef at Ireland’s only Forbes five-star hotel, Ashford Castle. Andrew Ryan first worked for the luxury hotel as Pastry Sous Chef from 2016 to 2020 and makes his return following roles with Michelin-starred Loam Restaurant in Galway and more recently, as Head Chocolatier at the award-winning …

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The Luxurious Ashford Castle Appoints a New Director of Operations

Ashford Castle has announced the appointment of Mr. Alan Valley as Director of Operations at the luxurious property. Alan joins the team of 350 staff at Ashford Castle, where their reputation for impeccable service means “no request is too large, no detail too small.” Speaking about his appointment, he said, “Ashford Castle is internationally regarded …

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Three Irish Hotels Named Among World’s Best for 2017

Two Irish hotels have been named in a new “World’s Best 100 Hotels” list, as part of Travel and Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards. The list features everything from exclusive safari lodges and urban sanctuaries to family-friendly beach resorts. Voted by readers of the magazine, the list features two Irish hotels. Ballyfin Hotel in Laois came in …

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The Luxurious Ashford Castle Wins Big at Irish Tatler Spa Awards

The Spa at Ashford Castle has further cemented its reputation as one of Ireland’s most luxurious destinations after picking up two awards at the 2017 Irish Tatler Spa Awards. Michelle Ryan, Spa Manager at Ashford Castle, collected the coveted titles of Best in Service and Overall Connacht Spa of the Year on behalf of the …

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