The Malton hotel in Killarney recently received an accolade at an award ceremony held by the Golfers Guide to Ireland in Dublin. The ceremony held at the end of January in O’Connell’s Restaurant in Donneybrook also celebrated the launch of the 2012 edition of the well-known golf guide book. Published by Portside Publications, The Golfers Guide is the longest established golf guide in Ireland. The publisher is an Irish company that has operated for over 21 years in the tourism sector.
This year sees the 21st edition of the guide and to mark this milestone Portside decided to inaugurate the awards event to recognize the role played by Irish Golf Clubs and golfing interests on the whole island of Ireland. Over 50,000 copies of the Golfers Guide to Ireland 2012 have been printed and it will be distributed to every golf club in Ireland. Online versions will be available in Japan, Sweden, the UK and North America. Portside Publications director Paddy McCarthy said that the guide was now considered an essential part of kit for any travelling golfer taking a trip to Ireland. ”We have had magnificent support from Ireland’s golf industry throughout the years and I am happy to report that the... Click to read more about hotels in Killarney
What a remarkable few months for Irish golf. In June Rory McIlroy won the US Open at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland and Darren Clarke has just lifted the famous Claret Jug at Royal St George’s at Sandwich in Kent. Two Irish players are currently the hottest property in the golfing world and their unprecedented success is sure to make some kind of golf mania take a grip on the whole county.
The timing of the Irish Open, which is to take place at the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club from July 29th to 01st August, could not be better. The tournament is now the only European Tour event to be played in Ireland and, although it has struggled recently, the attendance of McIlroy and maybe Clarke in Killarney this year is sure to prove to be a huge crowd puller. In fact, the English Independent newspaper has reported that the European Tour is now planning extra security to cope with the expected surge of golf fans into Killarney at the end of the month. The success of Clarke and McIlroy may also help to find a new main sponsor for... Click to read more about hotels in Killarney
Officials from the Health and Safety Authority have started their investigations into how a lift carrying five patrons fell from the second floor of the four star Killarney Plaza hotel on Saturday afternoon eventually crashing into the basement car park.
It was reported that when the accident took place the lift contained five guests thought to be from Dublin and Meath. The parties concerned are believed to have been in Killarney in order to attend a wedding and were on their way to the reception in the hotel ballroom at around 2.30 pm. It is thought that those concerned were three brothers and two of their wives. The fire service, Garda and up to five ambulances attended the scene of the accident at the junction of Kenmare Place and Killarney Main Street. The five guests were freed from the lift when members of the fire service managed force it open. The injured patrons were then transferred to the accident and emergency unit of Kerry General Hospital in Tralee where it was confirmed that no one was seriously hurt and that they were being treated for broken bones and shattered ankles. Two people were later discharged from the hospital whilst... Click to read more about hotels in Killarney
The Dunloe Castle hotel is a 5 star hotel located on a 64 acre estate just 5 miles from Killarney town and overlooking the Gap of Dunloe. The ruins of the old castle are hidden within the grounds of the hotel and can be accessed following the pathways from the hotel.
Due to the unique location and facilities of this Killarney hotel guests will be able to choose from a wide range of outdoor and indoor leisure activities including complimentary trekking on Haflinger Ponies, and indoor tennis and swimming. There is also a golf course located within a few miles of the hotel. Guests who enjoy fishing can do so on the River Laune which flows through the Dunloe Castle hotel estate. Hotel staff will provide all the equipment you need free of charge and the catch of the day can be cooked for dinner by the kitchen staff.
Guests who choose to dine in the Oak Restaurant can admire the panoramic views which the eatery offers over the hotel gardens and Killarney mountains or you can choose to eat in the Garden Café. Hotel Dunloe Castle has 102 rooms, most of which have... Click to read more about hotels in Killarney
The International Hotel is a three star hotel located right in Killarney town centre and a only a very short distance from Killarney National Park. The hotel has recently renovated its 90 luxurious rooms in order to improve the comfort and luxury of its guests. There are now three different room types that guests can choose from described as Standard, Superior and Executive guest rooms. The International hotel also has family rooms that include both a double and a single bed.
The hotel has released various special offers for March to celebrate the arrival of spring. These include ‘Midweek Breaks’ during the month of March for 99€ pps that include 2 nights bed and breakfast and 1 dinner. This offer is available from 1st March to 2nd April in a standard double room with the option of up-grading to an executive room for 119€.
From 11th until 31st March the hotel is offering a midweek special rate of “three nights for two”. Guests can stay three nights including bed and breakfast and pay only €10 for the third night. They will also be able to use the gym and sauna free of charge.
The hotel also has a ‘Weekends... Click to read more about hotels in Killarney