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Ashford Castle Easter Egg For 2024: A Symbol of Craftsmanship and History

Drawing inspiration from the exquisite craftsmanship evident throughout Ashford Castle, Paula Stakelum, Global Director of Chocolate and Patisserie at Red Carnation Hotels has once again created her annually-anticipated hand painted Ashford Castle Easter egg for 2024.  Paula, widely known as Paula Pastry, explains that the Easter egg has been crafted to embody the artistry that …

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From Fairytale Castles to Rustic Cabins – The Best Romantic Getaways in Ireland

A land steeped in romance, from its charming villages to its bustling cities, Ireland is full of luxurious, romantic getaways for the ultimate bliss vacation. Whether you need a spa weekend to unwind and relax, a rustic cabin to disconnect from the world together or a magnificent castle fit for royalty, this article explores it …

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Meet the Winemakers 2024

Ashford Castle Launches Meet the Winemakers 2024

Meet the Winemakers, a weekend featuring some of the world’s most distinguished wines and winemakers together with sensational food returns for its third season at Ashford Castle, Cong, Mayo. Taking place over the February Bank Holiday weekend, 2-4 February 2024, Meet the Winemakers offers guests the opportunity to enjoy fine wines and wonderful Irish produce …

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Ashford Castle Christmas Collection Will Launch at Brown Thomas Dublin

From the west of Ireland to the capital city, the Ashford Castle Christmas Collection with Mrs. Tea’s Boutique & Bakery is launching at Brown Thomas Dublin for the festive season. For the first time ever, Brown Thomas Dublin customers can shop selected handmade produce and covetable gifts from Ashford Castle’s boutique & bakery, Mrs. Tea’s, …

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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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PaulaPastry, the new pâtissier and chocolate counter at Ashford Castle, is now open

Current, creative and full of flavour – three elements that sum up the new ‘PaulaPastry’ chocolate concept on the Ashford Castle Estate. Manifesting as a new pâtissier and chocolate counter at Mrs Tea’s Boutique on the Ashford Estate grounds, the concept was devised by award-winning Pastry Chef Paula Stakelum, Global Director of Chocolate and Pâtisserie at Red Carnation Hotel …

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Ashford Castle’s Easter Egg

Ashford Castle’s Easter Egg features new chocolate blend that you won’t want to Squirrel away

Some call her creations works of art and for Easter 2023, Paula Stakelum, Global Director of Chocolate and Patisserie at Red Carnation Hotels, has created a masterpiece – Ashford Castle’s Easter Egg. During the Easter period, Ashford Castle’s guests will be gifted a magnificent hand painted egg that signifies a rare species that lives on the Ashford estate in …

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The Best Afternoon Tea In Ireland

Under certain circumstances there are few hours more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. ― Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady. An afternoon spent eating, drinking and luxuriating is an afternoon well spent. Afternoon tea is one of life’s great pleasures, and if you’re venturing out for a …

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Ryan returns: Ashford Castle appoints former Pastry Sous Chef, Andrew Ryan to Executive Pastry Chef role

Pastry chef, Andrew Ryan has been appointed Executive Pastry Chef at Ireland’s only Forbes five-star hotel, Ashford Castle. Andrew Ryan first worked for the luxury hotel as Pastry Sous Chef from 2016 to 2020 and makes his return following roles with Michelin-starred Loam Restaurant in Galway and more recently, as Head Chocolatier at the award-winning …

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Ashford Castle Paul Fogerty

Getting ready to choose your Christmas wines and don’t know your Riesling from your Chardonnay? Let Ashford Castle’s Head Sommelier Paul Fogerty help

From a succulent turkey dinner to a vegetarian feast, Paul has the perfect wine pairing to bring your meal to life this holiday season According to Ashford Castle’s Head Sommelier, Paul Fogerty, the most important aspect of choosing a wine isn’t the price, the complexity or even the grape – it’s the enjoyment you’ll get …

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New Executive Head Chef Liam Finnegan Appointed At Ashford Castle

Renowned chef, Liam Finnegan takes the helm in the luxury hotel’s kitchens Liam Finnegan has been appointed as the new Executive Head Chef at the 5-star Ashford Castle hotel in Cong, Co Mayo, Ireland’s only Forbes 5-star hotel. Liam has worked in a number of prestigious restaurants in Ireland and the UK during his career, …

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Sprezzatura Guest Chef Takeover

Sprezzatura launches Guest Chef Takeover Series in aid of Dublin Simon Community

Sprezzatura, Dublin’s premium spot for fresh, affordable and sustainable pasta dishes has just launched a Guest Chef Takeover series with all proceeds raised from each signature dish going directly to the Dublin Simon Community with the help of some of Ireland’s leading culinary masters.  Kicking off on September 1st, each week will see a top …

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Ashford Castle’s George V restaurant

Ashford Castle’s George V restaurant wins Best of Award of Excellence at prestigious global awards

2022 Wine Spectator Award winners announced In recognition of its exceptional wine cellar, which services all of the food outlets on the Ashford Castle Estate, the George V restaurant has been awarded a Best of Award of Excellence in one of the world’s most prestigious awards programmes, for a sixth consecutive year. Wine Spectator‘s annual Restaurant Awards recognise restaurants whose …

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Gold Medal Awards 2022

Hotel & Catering Gold Medal Awards 2022 Launch

With seven months to go until The Gold Medal Awards 2022, organisers are calling on Ireland’s finest hospitality and culinary businesses to put themselves forward for nomination.Now in their 34th year, the Gold Medal Awards is recognised as the leading independent awards ceremony for the hospitality sector. The Gold Medal Awards will be presented at a black-tie gala …

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Ashford Castle collaborates with Drumshanbo to launch new edition Gunpowder Gin

The wonderful partnership between the world-renowned Ashford Castle Estate and the remarkable Shed Distillery, the home of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, gives life to a refreshingly bright exotic gin, with the fresh and subtle flavours of citrus and honey. This truly unique pairing carefully balances gunpowder tea and fresh citrus fruits from the Orient with …

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Ashford Castle Launches ‘Meet the Makers’ Wine, Dine and Learn Series

Wine and dine with four of France’s leading winemakers and enjoy pairings with the wonderful food flavours of the West of Ireland – in association with James Miley of the Vineyard Wine Merchants Ashford Castle has launched the first in a series of annual experiences for wine enthusiasts that combines wine tasting and excellent food with …

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