Galgorm has secured six prestigious accolades at the 2026 World Luxury Awards, including three global titles recognising its luxury golf, spa and resort facilities. The County Antrim resort was named Global Winner in the Luxury Golf Resort, Luxury Spa Village and Luxury Golf Resort Spa categories, while also collecting three Northern European awards for Luxury […]
Tourism Ireland is targeting the French business events market with a series of ‘Lunch & Learn’ events in Nice, Marseille and Lyon, aimed at attracting more international meetings, conferences and incentive travel to Ireland. Five tourism businesses and organisations from Ireland are participating in the roadshow, which provides an opportunity to connect directly with French […]
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has welcomed the re-opening of the historic Magazine Fort, Dublin after completion of the first phase of conservation and stabilisation works. Set in the Phoenix Park, the Magazine Fort is one of Dublin’s most significant heritage landmarks. Originally built in the 18th century as a military storage facility for gunpowder, it […]
Standing at the heart of Killarney since 1854, The Great Southern Killarney is Ireland’s first purpose-built railway hotel, set within six acres beside Killarney National Park. Part of the Scally Hotel Collection and now five-star, it opens its summer programme with refreshed menus at Arbour and Brownes, Mr. Browne’s Whiskey Club, and 1854 Champagne Moments. […]
Staycations are back, with over half of Irish holidaymakers (56%) planning a domestic trip this year, according to new research commissioned by Enterprise Mobility. The findings show that freedom and flexibility are key priorities for Irish holidaymakers, with access to a car playing an important role in how people plan and enjoy trips at home: […]
The Great Southern Killarney has announced a new brand identity under the campaign theme ‘Splendour, Untamed’, coinciding with the hotel’s achievement of a coveted five-star rating. Following significant investment across guestrooms, dining, event facilities and public spaces, the rebrand marks a natural evolution, positioning the hotel as a luxury destination that honours its heritage while embracing a more contemporary, experience-led approach. The ‘Splendour, Untamed’ concept speaks to […]
The 2025 Irish Hotel Awards at The Johnstown Estate Hotel in Enfield, Co. Meath on October 20 last was especially memorable for The Landmark Hotel which was honoured with the coveted Local Hotel of the Year and Social Media Marketing Awards for Connacht. In addition, the iconic four-star Carrick-on-Shannon hotel received both a Great Irish Breakfast Certificate […]
There were double celebrations for Clayton Hotel Leopardstown at the 2025 Irish Hotel Awards on October 20 last when two of its leading ladies, Nicole Eaves and Mihaela Cojocaru, were among the winners. Nicole was named overall ‘Rising Star of the Year’ for Leinster, while Mihaela scooped ‘Food & Beverage Manager of the Year’ also […]
Castle Leslie Estate enjoyed an incredible night at this year’s Irish Hotel Awards, taking home no fewer than four major awards. Celebrated, multi-award-winning Executive Head Chef Aaron Duffy was named Chef of the Year. At the same time, the national Fine Dining Experience of the Year award also acknowledged Castle Leslie Estate’s outstanding reputation for the consistent […]
Nestling in an idyllic setting in the heart of the Garden County, The Arklow Bay Hotel offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here, the award-winning hospitality consistently afforded every guest is simply second to none. One of Ireland’s truly iconic getaways, The Arklow Bay Hotel celebrated on the double […]
