The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland unveiled its newest awards including a Michelin Star for The Bishop’s Buttery located at the five-star Cashel Palace Hotel, in Co. Tipperary. Opened in 2022, the fine-dining restaurant offers contemporary Irish cuisine with much of the produce sourced from farmers, growers and artisanal food producers in Tipperary.…
This event encourages the Cork community to take time for themselves in this fast-paced lifestyle and stop for a moment. Through THE SPA BEAUTY WEEK, Radisson Blu wants to make the community aware that taking time for oneself is crucial role in preserving mental health and well-being. THE SPA WEEK also has its humanitarian side, as part…
Villa Maria hosted a special Villa Maria Summer Soiree on the lawn at the Radisson St Helens, Dublin to celebrate the launch of Villa Maria Blush Sauvignon to the Irish market. Spotted enjoying the summer evening drinks reception were Sonya Lennon, Terrie McEvoy and her husband David Fitzpatrick, Grace Mongey , James Patrice Butler, Eabha…
When Denis Cotter opened Paradiso in Cork City in 1993, his mission was to create an exciting, modern, vegetable-based cuisine. Thirty years later, that vision lives on in the innovative seasonal menus created by Denis and his team. Having recently transitioned to a six-course seasonal menu, the emphasis for spring is, as always at Paradiso,…
Why not treat your mother to a delicious lunch at The Metropole Hotel in Cork City this Mother’s Day. Nestled in the heart of the busy VQ, diners can escape the hustle and bustle of the city to the luxurious surroundings of the Riverview Restaurant at the Metropole Hotel, which celebrated its 125th anniversary last…
I am going to set a sumptuous scene for you here. A summer stay in a hotel set in 90 acres of mature wooded parkland and offering panoramic views over Oysterhaven Bay that is just 30 minutes from Cork City and 5 minutes away from a thriving seaside town. The staff are friendly…
Yasmin and Maxine Hyde, Ballymaloe Foods Pic Joleen Cronin Ballymaloe Foods has received two awards at this year’s prestigious Great Taste international awards for its Ballymaloe Pepper Relish and Ballymaloe Steak Sauce with Irish Stout. The Great Taste awards, run by the Guild of Fine Food in the UK, are known as the world’s…
Trigon Hotels has announced the appointment of Jan Mitchell as the Deputy General Manager of The Metropole Hotel in Cork. Jan has extensive experience in hospitality, conferences and banqueting. The Cork native spent many years working in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector before moving into hospitality. She has been responsible for managing some of…
Trigon Hotels launches Trainee Management Development Programme Trigon Hotels has launched its Trainee Management Development Programme (TMDP). The programme will run for 12 months and is accredited by the City & Guilds with a Level 3 Award in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Principles. The team members at Trigon taking part in the programme are Diana…
Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery, West Cork has announced its four-star rating. Having won ‘Best 3 Star Hotel in Ireland’ in 2018, the hotel team is thrilled to finally achieve their four stars from Failte Ireland. Celebrating 25 years in business this year, General Manager Neil Grant and the Celtic Ross team have been working…