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Éalú

Éalú – The Health, Wellness, Fitness and Family Fun Centre Opens on the Ashford Castle Estate

There’s a new energy on the Ashford Castle country estate following today’s launch of Éalú, a new vibrant state-of-the-art health & fitness centre for guests of both Ashford Castle and The Lodge at Ashford Castle (images attached). Éalú, meaning ‘escape’, features a pavilion style building with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, a fifteen-metre swimming pool with a …

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The Europe Hotel and Resort Luxury Irish Hotel Named in the Top 10 Resorts in Europe

4 Luxury Irish Hotels Named in the Top 25 Resorts in Europe

The prestigious Condé Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards announced the 25 best resorts in Europe, and 4 Irish hotels have been included. For the 2023 awards, more than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler travel readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. …

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Keane’s Culinary Excursion

The Lodge at Ashford Castle’s Executive Chef, Jonathan Keane, Guides Guests To Meet Local Producers with ‘Keane’s Culinary Excursion’

The Lodge at Ashford Castle has launched Keane’s Culinary Excursion, a weekend break that celebrates the rich culinary traditions and artisan producers of the Mayo region. The two-night break includes an outing with executive head chef, Jonathan Keane to Calvey’s Achill Mountain Lamb, Achill Island Sea Salt and Kelly’s of Newport. This is an opportunity for guests …

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“Combining Imagination with the Finest of Irish Produce” – Interview with Jonathan Keane, Head Chef at The Lodge at Ashford Castle

Chef Jonathan Keane has been the Executive Head Chef at The Lodge at Ashford Castle for just over a decade. Connemara native Jonathan Keane is the co-founder of Slow Food Mayo, which is a non-profit organisation that celebrates the best of the region’s food and produce. The organisation aims to counteract fast food and fast …

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Ashford Castle

Embrace Thanksgiving Traditions at This Luxurious Mayo Hotel

This November, we’re giving thanks to The Lodge at Ashford Castle for feeding our appetites! The luxurious four star hotel is preparing a traditional Thanksgiving feast to help you celebrate the American holiday at a home away from home. Thanksgiving traditionally falls on the fourth Thursday of November every year and gives family and friends …

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These Award-Winning Venues will Host Extraordinary Ribera del Duero Wine Dinners this December

These Award-Winning Venues will Host Extraordinary Ribera del Duero Wine Dinners this December

With their intensity, richness and renown quality, wines from the Spanish DO Ribera del Duero are perfect to pair with delectable winter warmer dishes this season. Wine and food lovers will be able to experience the finest of union between wines from this region and dishes from two prestigious venues as Wines from Spain has teamed …

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Ballyfin

Ireland’s Top Hotels Revealed in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards

More than 300,000 travellers took part in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards, with Ballyfin claiming the top spot in Ireland’s top hotels. The 5-star Co. Laois hotel beat out other prestigious Irish properties, including The Lodge at Ashford Castle, The Shelbourne and The Westbury. Writing about Ballyfin, Condé Nast Traveler said: “If you’ve …

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Lodge at Ashford Castle Quay Bar Bites

Take a Bite of Local Flavour with Quay Bar Bites at The Lodge at Ashford Castle

Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Lough Corrib, inside the doors of The Lodge at Ashford Castle is one of Ireland hidden foodie gems, Quay Bar and Brasserie. In this intimate and informal setting Executive Chef Jonathan Keane has developed an imaginative twist on local food: Quay Bar Bites. The idea behind Quay Bar …

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