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Ashford Castle Lands a Starring Role in Popular Australian TV Show

Stunning images of Ashford Castle and Mayo were beamed into the homes of some 800,000 Australians recently, in an episode of a popular Australian TV show called The Living Room on Network Ten. Filming took place in Cong last autumn and was supported by Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. Viewers of The Living Room saw …

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Ashford Castle’s Paula Stakelum Crowned Valrhona Pâtisserie Champion 2017

The Valrhona Pâtisserie Championship returned to DIT Cathal Brugha Street last night for the fifth year of the biannual pastry chef competition, with Ashford Castle’s gifted pastry chef Paula Stakelum crowned champion. Paula faced stiff competition against five fellow pastry wizards, Aideen Burke of The Portmarnock Hotel, Alane Lima Santos, Pastry Chef at L’Art Du …

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Luxury Ashford Castle to Host Rory McIlroy’s Wedding this Month

It has been reported that Rory McIlory, the Irish golfing superstar will wed his American Fiancee, Erica Stoll at Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo on Saturday 22 April. Ashford Castle is seemingly booked up on that particular weekend, however, there is no confirmation from the hotel that the couple have rented out the venue. Celebrities …

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Ashford Castle Welcomes Lisa Toomey as New Director of Food and Beverage

Ashford Castle warmly welcomes Ms Lisa Toomey to its five-star team as the newly appointed Director of Food & Beverage. Lisa joins the team of 350 staff at one of Ireland’s most luxurious hotels where “no request is too large, no detail too small”. Ashford Castle is now under the ownership of The Tollman family …

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An Alternative Venison Dinner Recipe by Chef Phillipe Farineau of Ashford Castle

Venison Tasting Plate Recipe by Chef Phillipe Farineau of Ashford Castle

Enjoy a fabulous fine dining experience at home with this beautifully prepared Venison Tasting Plate recipe by Ashford Castle’s Head Chef Phillipe Farineau. This step by step recipe served with Jerusalem artichoke purée, brussels sprout, knotroot, and trumpet mushroom is easy to follow and the end result is worth every minute of effort. Serves 8 …

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Ashford Castle Visits Tourism Ireland in New York City

Representatives from Ashford Castle – including General Manager Niall Rochford and Sales Director Paula Carroll – met with senior executives from Tourism Ireland, during a visit this week to New York. They were briefed on Tourism Ireland’s extensive promotional programme for 2017, which is in full swing right now and aims to build on the …

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Enjoy a Perfect Picnic Afternoon Tea this Spring at the Lodge at Ashford Castle

Whether there be rain or sunshine, The Lodge at Ashford Castle has just created the Perfect Picnic Afternoon Tea in the relaxed surrounding of Wilde’s at The Lodge or if the weather permits, it can be arranged on the lawn. Whether the sun is shining down on the enchanting views of Lough Corrib, or the …

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Philip Dunne, Ashford Castle’s Five Star Sommelier

“I want to continue my education, with my aspiration to be a Master of Wine before my hair turns grey!” The ambitious life goal might sound like wishful thinking in the voice of most young wine-lovers, but at just 25, Philip Dunne is the Head Sommelier of multi award-wining Ashford Castle, an opportunity that has consolidated his knowledge of wine …

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Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Winners for 2017 Announced

Tripadvisor has announced it’s 2017 honour roll, with categories including Best Hotel in the World, which was awarded to the Aria Hotel in Budapest. The awards also celebrate the best of the best in each country, based on the millions of traveller reviews posted to the site each year. It seems counties Kerry and Donegal …

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The Frenchman Championing Fantastic Irish Produce – Chef Philippe Farineau of Ashford Castle

The George V dining room is quite literally an Irish culinary destination fit for royalty. Ashford Castle’s grand gastronomic arena was constructed specially for the 1905 visit of the then Prince of Wales, who went on to become the Monarch after whom it is named. Ashford Castle, named Global Winner for Grand Luxury Hotel of …

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Ashford Castle to Host World’s Best Chefs as Part of Food on the Edge Symposium

Ashford Castle has been chosen as an exclusive excursion as part of the International chef symposium Food On The Edge, which takes place in Galway October 22nd to 24th featuring such world-renowned chefs as Massimo Bottura, whose Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy was voted the World’s Best Restaurant year. Ashford Castle’s Executive Chef Philippe Farineau …

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Ashford Castle Named “Best Resort & Inn” in UK & Ireland by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2016

Ashford Castle is delighted to announced it has been voted the No. 1 Resort & Inn in the UK and Ireland by Travel + Leisure readers in its “World’s Best Awards” 2016. This is a brand new category in the travel magazine’s annual awards which recognises the world’s top destinations, hotels, resorts, spas, airlines and …

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Give Thanks this November at the Lodge at Ashford Castle Thanksgiving Celebrations

Prepare your taste buds for a lavish Thanksgiving feast to remember this November as the halls of The Lodge at Ashford Castle are filled with the scents of spices and the sounds of people gathering to celebrate this American holiday! The Lodge at Ashford Castle invites you to their traditional Thanksgiving Celebration on Thursday, November …

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