The 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival, set for September 20th to 22nd at Naas Racecourse, is gearing up to be a fantastic weekend of food, music and entertainment. The festival has been billed as Kildare’s biggest restaurant with the harvest season inspiring many of the dishes and seasonal produce on offer. This exciting culinary event…
Located less than five minutes’ walk from Portlaoise Train Station and just an hour’s drive from Dublin and 90 minutes’ drive from Cork, Midlands Park Hotel is the perfect meet-in-the-middle destination for your next girlie getaway. The four-star hotel has curated four indulgent overnight pampering breaks, all of which include Prosecco and chocolates in…
The Cork International Hotel has launched an end of summer package for families to enjoy before the schools reopen. Family Date Night includes a movie in their cinema room, an early bird dinner with a dedicated children’s menu, overnight stay and a hearty breakfast. The designated family rooms were designed with families in mind ensuring…
With summer drawing to a close, there’s no better way to welcome the new season than with a relaxing hotel getaway, and The Johnstown Estate’s Autumn Ease package, available Sunday – Thursday, €250 for two people, is top of our wishlist. Located in Enfield, Co Meath, just 35 minutes from Dublin, the four-star hotel and spa combines the…
The highly anticipated Cork on a Fork Festival opened yesterday with an exciting lineup of events that celebrated the best of Cork’s food culture. From an early morning business breakfast to a long-table dinner on MacCurtain Street the festival’s first day was a resounding success, drawing crowds from across the city and beyond. The day…
The Metropole Hotel has launched an exclusive tour unveiling its hidden gems, fascinating tales and vintage splendour. The event will coincide with Cork Heritage Open Day, which sees historic buildings across Cork City open free of charge to the public on Saturday August 17th. Storytellers at the Metropole will bring attendees through a journey of time through…
Hotels Properties, the hospitality and hotel management group headed by Sheila O’Riordan, has acquired Bellinter House Hotel & Spa, the stunning 18th-century mansion in the heart of County Meath. As a lifelong admirer of Bellinter House, Sheila’s purchase is not just a business venture but a deeply personal commitment to preserving and enhancing its legacy.…
by Mary-Jane O’Regan Nestled in the heart of Co. Kildare, Barberstown Castle is a gem that beautifully marries the grandeur of a bygone era with the warmth of modern hospitality. Located in the picturesque village of Straffan, this four-star castle hotel offers a truly enchanting experience, one that leaves guests with memories to cherish.…
The Metropole Hotel has launched an exclusive Afternoon Tea menu in collaboration with Maharani Gin and Rebel City Distillery as part of the Cork on a Fork Festival. The specially curated menu celebrates the vibrant flavours and artisanal craftsmanship of Cork. Each dish is thoughtfully designed by the chefs at the hotel to pair with…
The 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival, set for September 20th to 22nd at Naas Racecourse, is gearing up to be a spectacular celebration of County Kildare’s diverse food culture and artisan crafts. Created by Into Kildare and supported by Ballymore and Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, the festival is promising an even bigger showcase…