Waterford set to Twinkle Brightly as the European City of Christmas with the 2024 Winterval Festival Programme Announced

Ireland’s oldest City and Europe’s City of Christmas is set for its place in the spotlight this festive season as the details of the 2024 Winterval Festival which will offer a host of festivities in the City from November 15th have now been unveiled. Getting the festivities underway will be the Mayor of Waterford City…

Harry’s of Malahide Introduces New Four-Course Autumn Menu

The four-course menu begins with Homemade Focaccia served with oil, aged balsamic and rustic tapenade, followed by Mille Feuilles Caprese with rocket, basil leaves and basil pesto. For the main course, guests can choose from three options: rich Braised Beef Ragu, creamy Carbonara Risotto, or a wholesome French Lentil Casserole. The indulgence continues with a…

Harcourt Developments to launch 25 new suites at Lough Eske Castle hotel in Donegal this autumn

One of Ireland’s largest privately held companies, Harcourt Developments, are unveiling the results of the first phase of a €20 million investment in its hotel portfolio – The Harcourt Collection, at County Donegal’s five-star Lough Eske Castle. The first phase includes a multimillion-euro investment into County Donegal’s only five-star hotel, Lough Eske Castle. Set to launch this…

SPOOK-TAC–ULAR FUN IN COUNTY KILDARE THIS HALLOWEEN

The kids are barely back to school, but we are already yearning for a break and planning ahead!  Luckily, the Halloween midterm is just a few weeks away and we have a few spooky ideas to share with you! Whether you’re a family seeking kid-friendly activities or a thrill-seeker ready for ghoulish fun, County Kildare…

Tripadvisor names Cork restaurant among the top 10% worldwide

The Met Bar and Restaurant at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City has received a top honour by the globally recognised travel website Tripadvisor.   The Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period. The Met Bar and Restaurant scored a spot at the top thanks to their reviews…

Cork Airport continues to be Ireland’s fastest-growing airport

Cork and Dublin airports saw record-breaking numbers of passengers passing through their terminals again in September, daa confirmed today while releasing monthly passenger numbers. The two airports welcomed a total of 3.38 million passengers in September, a 5% increase on the same month last year.   Demand for travel was buoyed by late summer breaks,…

Indulge In An Autumn Spa Getaway At The Johnstown Estate

Indulge in a luxurious autumn spa stay at The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co Meath, a gorgeous Georgian house nestled among 120 acres of picturesque parkland. From now until 30th November, the four-star hotel and spa is offering the Autumn Spa Getaway package, available Sunday – Friday, from €395 for two. You’ll stay in one of the estate’s…

Final Countdown Begins for the Taste of Kildare Festival of Food & Drink at Naas Racecourse

The Taste of Kildare Festival of Food & Drink, brought to you by Into Kildare and supported by Ballymore and Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, is just days away! From September 20th to 22nd, Naas Racecourse in Co. Kildare will come alive with a vibrant celebration of food, drink, live entertainment, and family fun,…

Explore the Wonders of the Camino de Santiago in 2025

Uwalk.ie’s “Travel Solo Not Alone” program offers group departure dates on the French, Portuguese and Celtic Camino routes. “Travel Solo Not Alone” has been developed specifically for solo travellers, who want to walk the Camino with a group of like-minded travellers and with the support of an expert support team on the ground. With over…

Talented learners in the Southwest in running for Apprentice of the Year 2024 Awards

The National Apprenticeship Office, today, Thursday, 12th September 2024 are showcasing the stories of some of Ireland’s 400 outstanding apprentices nominated for a Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year Awards’ 2024, with apprentices hailing from Cork, Kerry and the Southwest region in the running to win the national title. Nominations for the 2024 Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year…