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‘We like to look after our people, it’s in our nature’ – 26 Years at The Merrion Hotel with Ed Cooney

A visit to The Merrion Hotel is always a delight. I am met with unparalleled hospitality as I head into to the elegant lobby, taking in the opulent surroundings and catching my breath after rushing through the busy streets of town. Iconic art pieces adorn the walls – an element that is represented in their …

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Four of Ireland’s Finest Chefs Join Forces for Charity Dinner at The Rose Hotel

Executive chef of The Rose Hotel, Odran Lucey, executive chef of The Marker Hotel, Gareth Mullins, executive pastry chef and executive chef of The Merrion Hotel, Paul Kelly and Ed Cooney will come together on the 5th April 2019 to cook a five-course meal at The Rose Hotel to raise funds for Recovery Haven Kerry …

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The Merrion Hotel is Launching a New Vegan Menu With Author Holly White

The luxurious 5-star Merrion hotel is launching a brand new vegan menu this January, which is an exciting collaboration between Holly White and executive head chef Ed Cooney and his team. The new menu will feature recipes from Holly’s cookbook, Vegan-ish and will be served in the beautiful surrounds of the Garden Room restaurant. Whether …

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Executive Chef Ed Cooney on The Merrion Hotel’s Newest Dining Experience And The Importance of Seasonal Produce

One of Ireland’s top chefs, Ed Cooney has been crafting culinary delicacies at The Merrion since 1997. The multi-award-winning chef has toured the US numerous times and become a familiar face on tv screens, as well as providing inspiration to chefs that have come after him. For him, there was never any doubt about what …

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Garden Room Picnic

The Merrion’s Unique New Picnic Menu is Perfect For The Summer Months

Dublin’s iconic five star hotel, The Merrion, is offering a summer style picnic menu in their beautiful private gardens. The city centre hotel is home to a variety of dining options, including Ireland’s only two Michelin star restaurant, Patrick Guilbauds. Now guests can dine in luxury in the elegant surrounds of the Georgian building while …

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“My Heart is in The Food we Cook” – Chef Chad Byrne’s Ingredients for Success

Passion, dedication and a healthy dose of ambition are just some of the ingredients needed for a successful restaurant. Chad Byrne, head chef at Danú at the Brehon Hotel in Killarney, has won two AA Rosettes with the restaurant thanks to these ingredients and more. A father of three, he is very passionate about teaching his …

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Win Two Exclusive Tickets to The Gloss Wine Dinner at The Merrion – CLOSED

Fine food, fine wine and summer sunshine, what could be better? While we can’t guarantee the weather, The Gloss Wine Dinner at The Merrion’s Cellar Restaurant promises to be a showcase of summer’s top tasting notes. Executive Chef Ed Cooney and The Gloss Wine Editor, Mary Dowey, have designed a seasonal menu with matching wines …

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Win The Gloss Wine Dinner for Two at The Merrion Hotel – CLOSED

This competition is now closed The Merrion is the capital’s most luxurious five star hotel and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World. An impeccable restoration of four Georgian townhouses, The Merrion is home to the 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, The Cellar Bar and Restaurant and the intimate No. 23 Cocktail …

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