Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to enjoy a break in Kilkenny, when the woodlands put on a dazzling display and the mild temperatures provide an opportunity for walking and enjoying the outdoor adventures and medieval sights of the county. We’ve rounded up some of the best autumn hotel breaks in Kilkenny, whether you’re set on…
The blend of arts and culture has always been very much alive in Kilkenny, but this week two new attractions and one festival for visitors are set to highlight why Kilkenny is viewed as the leading home to craft and culture in Ireland. Kilkenny Arts Festival X Artists and performers will join forces again…
Monart Destination Spa has been named in the top 1% of hotels worldwide and has been awarded in the ‘Best – Luxury’ category in the Trip Advisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2020. The Travellers’ Choice Awards are determined based on “the quality and quantity of the millions of reviews, opinions and ratings collected on TripAdvisor…
Hotel Kilkenny Summer breaks on offer A fun-filled summer break is on offer at the four-star Hotel Kilkenny, which is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Kilkenny. Explore the medieval city with easy access to the Kilkenny Castle Parklands and River Nore walks. Kilkenny County has so much to offer with an abundance of…
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Born Maureen Fitzsimons in 1920 in Ranelagh, Dublin, Maureen O’Hara is one of the most celebrated Hollywood leading ladies of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. She was also a gifted singer and athlete. Her enormous acting talent—evident from a young age—and her striking beauty helped her land starring roles from her second film. Her…
Though he went 27 years without picking up a paintbrush or sitting down to a blank canvas, artist Chris O’Hara has always felt the presence of art in his life. His mum, Ann O’Hara, was an artist herself and a prominent art teacher, and so Chris grew up surrounded by various artistic projects; it…
During the closure for the COVID-19 lockdown, the hard-working team at The Imperial Hotel, Cork, were busy putting the final preparations in place for the opening of a stylish new brasserie at the hotel: Thyme at Seventy Six on The Mall, which is officially now open. With the introduction of excellent cocktails using high-quality…
We didn’t expect 2020 to be the year of Zoom calls and the Home Office but if you are bored of your study space we have some great ideas to spruce it up. It’s that time of year again as Søstrene Grene welcomes their new Study in Style 2020 Collection, available in all stores from July 23rd 2020. This collection, created to accommodate both children and…
Yoga has emerged as a force for unity which goes beyond race, gender, faith and nations and, for many, it has come to the rescue in keeping the body fit and mind serene amid the stress and anxiety of the Covid-19 pandemic. On August 1st – 3rd 2020, the Celtic Woodland Yoga Festival will attract…