CORK CITY FC CONFIRM THE CRANN CENTRE AS CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2025

CORK CITY FC CONFIRM THE CRANN CENTRE AS CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2025 The Crann Centre, a charity providing whole-family support for adults, children and families living with neuro-physical disabilities, will be supported by Cork City FC for a third year in a row. Over 600 families from Cork and the Munster area have availed of…

Hotel Isaacs Cork Crowned Ireland’s Best Three-Star Hotel at Gold Medal Awards

Hotel Isaacs took home gold for Ireland’s Best Three-Star Hotel at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards. Winners were announced on Tuesday 28th of January at a black-tie event held in The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway. Judged by industry experts, the Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality…

Rare at Blue Haven Crowned Ireland’s Best Fine Dining Restaurant at Gold Medal Awards

Rare at Blue Haven took home gold for Ireland’s Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards last night. Winners were announced on Tuesday 28th of January at a black-tie event held in The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway. Judged by industry experts, the Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards…

Tips on how to reduce stress when cooking Christmas dinner

The Group Executive Chef at Trigon Hotels (Metropole Hotel and Cork International Hotel), Alex Petit has outlined his top tips for reducing stress around cooking this year’s Christmas dinner.   The French native said: “Christmas is a wonderful time of the year when family and friends are together. But that joy can sometimes be overshadowed by…

Trigon Hotels is one of Ireland’s Menopause Workplaces of Excellence

Trigon Hotels has been named as one of Ireland’s Menopause Workplaces of Excellence in 2024. The accolade recognises organisations which have committed to supporting women experiencing the often challenging symptoms of menopause. This is the second year of the awards by the Menopause Hub Academy and Great Place to Work Ireland. Companies were awarded for…

Fáilte Ireland launches new 5-year tourism development plan for Cork City, Harbour and East Cork

Fáilte Ireland has launched a new five-year plan that will help drive and sustain tourism in Cork City, Harbour and East Cork at Blackrock Castle Observatory, Co. Cork. The Cork City, Harbour and East Cork Destination and Experience Development Plan (DEDP) aims to create a sustainable tourism destination by extending the tourism season and spreading…

Aspiring Chefs in Cork invited to experience professional kitchens

Trigon Hotels are encouraging potential chefs to join them to explore a career in culinary hospitality. It’s all part of Open Kitchen Week, which gives a behind-the-scenes experience in a real professional kitchen. The hotel group, which includes the Cork International Hotel and the Metropole Hotel, will run the event from the 11th-17th November, geared…

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 restaurant celebrates 10th anniversary with New York inspired evening

The Cork International Hotel is celebrating 10 years of the New Yorker Bar and Restaurant with a unique New York inspired evening. The chefs have designed a number of specials with a Big Apple theme which they will serve on Friday, October 4th 2024 from 5pm. Among the specials will be a revisited Waldorf Salad…

Cork hotel group shortlisted for Sustainable Business Impact Award

Trigon Hotels has been recognised for their Food Charter which aims to reduce waste by 20 percent. The group has been shortlisted by Chambers Ireland in their upcoming Sustainable Business Impact Awards.   The Cork-based group has been acknowledged in the Communication category for their communication of the Sustainable Food Charter.   The initiative aims to combat…