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Noel McMeel

The 6 Dishes That Made My Career: Chef Noel McMeel Shares His Most Memorable Meals

From Pat O’Doherty’s Black Bacon to ice cream from Glastry Farm, the food producers and farmers within gorgeously green county borders of Fermanagh have a secret weapon. Well not so secret, as this food hero’s superpower is singing their praises from the rooftops. Chef Noel McMeel is a true ambassador for local produce and has dedicated …

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Vegan Dishes

This Five Star Hotel Serves up Vegan Dishes in the Perfect Pear-ing

Druids Glen Hotel & Gold Resort has teamed up with their neighbours, The Happy Pear to add delicious new vegan dishes to their menus in the Garden Rooms and Bar. Executive chef Anthony Duggan and his culinary team have been working with Stephen and David Flynn to develop a selection of plant-based dishes for guests. …

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Sheen Falls Estate

Enjoy a Five-Star Stay at Sheen Falls Estate with a Luxurious Spring Package

This Spring why not treat yourself to an unforgettable stay at the five-star Sheen Falls Lodge? The luxurious resort is offering a brand new Spring Midweek Escape package. Running from February to April guests to Sheen Falls can enjoy peace and tranquility in the Kingdom of Kerry. Situated on the outskirts of Kenmare, the hotel …

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Afternoon Tea Offer

InterContinental Dublin is Hosting an Unmissable Afternoon Tea Offer

While the festive season may be over and work beckons us back, that doesn’t mean you can’t spoil yourself a little longer. The five-star InterContinental Dublin is offering a fantastic 25% off its afternoon tea – an offer that is just too good to pass up. We recently visited InterContinental and sampled their festive afternoon …

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Stress Free Christmas

Enjoy a Stress Free Christmas at the Stylish Five Star g hotel in Galway

This Christmas, why not indulge in a luxurious five-star stay at the glamorous g hotel Galway? The stylish hotel is offering guests a magical residential package, designed to take away any stress this Christmas. Enjoy a two or three night stay from €465 per person sharing, and allow yourself to completely relax. The hotel is …

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Rónán O’Halloran

Rónán O’Halloran Appointed General Manager at Glenlo Abbey in Galway

Galway native Rónán O’Halloran has been appointed the general manager at the five star Glenlo Abbey Hotel. The talented manager brings with him a wealth of experience he gained working in some of the most prestigious hotels in the country. Rónán graduated from Shannon College of Hotel Management with a Diploma in International Hotel Management. Owners …

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Luxurious Festive Afternoon Tea

Indulge in a Luxurious Festive Afternoon Tea at This Historic Castle Estate

Dromoland Castle is one of Ireland’s most iconic five-star hotels in Ireland. Set on a 450-acre estate, Dromoland Castle features lavish interiors, fantastic fine dining and spectacular views. We fell in love with this newly refurbished estate on our most recent visit. Overlooking the shores of Lough Dromoland, you can now enjoy a special seasonal treat and …

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Dromoland Castle

Where Modern Comforts Meet Historic Grandeur – Dromoland Castle & Restaurant Review

From the moment that you pass through the entrance gates of Dromoland Castle Hotel & County Club and travel along the winding approach road, past the fantastic looking 18-hole golf-course to the castle in the distance, you know that you have arrived somewhere that is truly special. I mean, who hasn’t dreamt of living a …

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An Enchanting Escape for Your Bucket List – Dromoland Castle Review

It seems undeniable that the boom times are back, and the term Celtic Phoenix has been bandied about quite a bit in recent times. With the way things are going in the Irish luxury hotel stakes, it would be tough to disagree. Murmurs of the revamped Adare Manor seeking to be Europe’s premier luxury destination …

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Ashford Castle

Deepen Your Wine Knowledge with a Tasting in the Depths of Ashford Castle’s Wine Cellars

From the outside and throughout the interior the results of the multi million restoration of the award-winning Ashford Castle are clear for all to see. One of the Castle’s hidden gems lies deep below however, and now you are invited to discover this treasure with a unique wine tasting experience in the Castle’s magnificent Wine …

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Lisa Toomey

Ashford Castle Welcomes Lisa Toomey as New Director of Food and Beverage

Ashford Castle warmly welcomes Ms Lisa Toomey to its five-star team as the newly appointed Director of Food & Beverage. Lisa joins the team of 350 staff at one of Ireland’s most luxurious hotels where “no request is too large, no detail too small”. Ashford Castle is now under the ownership of The Tollman family …

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Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle Joins List of Historic Buildings Set to Turn Green for St. Patrick’s Day

In a first for the 800 year old property, Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo is among the world’s most iconic buildings set to turn green for St. Patrick’s Day. The annual initiative organised by Tourism Ireland will see a selection of the most renowned landmarks, buildings and statues from around the world light up in …

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KPH

The Faces Behind the Warmth – The Killarney Park Hotel’s Niamh O’Shea & Marcus Treacy

“In hotel-keeping, there is no one-man show or one woman show”, explains Niamh O’Shea, General Manager of the five star Killarney Park Hotel and a key part of the team priding themselves on delivering ‘Warmth Beyond the Smile’. Over a fireside cup of tea in the hotel’s luxe Drawing Room, I chatted with Niamh and …

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Teeing up for an Afternoon to Remember – The K Club Review

Sundays are so often pigeon-holed as the preserve of the cult-like brunch craze, but long before we flocked in our droves to devour eggs in all their incarnations, another leisurely and indulgent ritual was King, or indeed Queen. Let them eat cake, quipped Marie Antoinette in surroundings not dissimilar to the magnificent K Club, where …

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The Frenchman Championing Fantastic Irish Produce – Chef Philippe Farineau of Ashford Castle

The George V dining room is quite literally an Irish culinary destination fit for royalty. Ashford Castle’s grand gastronomic arena was constructed specially for the 1905 visit of the then Prince of Wales, who went on to become the Monarch after whom it is named. Ashford Castle, named Global Winner for Grand Luxury Hotel of …

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