The ‘Irish Independent’ can exclusively reveal new members of Ireland’s Blue Book A restored 18th-century village in Co Kildare, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Dublin and John Brennan’s Co Kerry glamping and self-catering resort will join the Blue Book for 2024. The Irish Independent can exclusively reveal the new members for the collection as: Cliff at … Read more
Donegal is “perfect for the curious visitor” according to Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2024 The listing is revealed today in Best in Travel 2024, the iconic travel brand’s annual ranking of trending destinations for the year ahead. “With the longest coastline in Ireland and more than 100 beaches, the northernmost Irish county is purely … Read more
Michelin will follow its restaurant stars with a new key emblem for “exceptional hotels” in 2024 Now, it is planning a sister emblem for its stars with a new award for “the world’s most exceptional hotels”. The first tranche of hotels receiving its Michelin key will be announced “in the first half of 2024”, the … Read more
The winners of Georgina Campbell’s Irish Food & Hospitality Awards have been announced The food and hospitality writer’s eagerly anticipated annual awards, announced today, highlighted Ballyfin in Co Laois as Ireland’s best five-star hotel, Clandeboye Lodge in Co Down as best four-star, and Casey’s of Baltimore as best three-star. Ms Campbell described Ballyfin as “a … Read more
Condé Nast Traveller has published the results of its Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023 Ashford Castle (4) and four-star sister property The Lodge at Ashford Castle (8) also feature in its top 10 European resorts for 2023, as does The Europe in Killarney (9). “We are genuinely thrilled,” said Brendan O’Connor, General Manager at Adare … Read more
The country’s airports continue to bounce back post-pandemic with increased winter schedules Highlights include new weekly winter Ryanair flights to Lanzarote and Tenerife. Ryanair will also continue its summer service to Malaga through the winter months, while Aer Lingus has a new daily service to London Heathrow. The Knock airport’s other winter destinations are Ryanair … Read more
Discounted travel, designer uniforms and the chance to see the world… but no visible tattoos, please If so, you may be able to apply for a major cabin crew recruitment drive launched this month by Aer Lingus. “You will be the face of our airline,” the push for over 200 new cabin crew trumpets. The … Read more
Today sees the closure of Celtic Routes, the Ireland Wales tourism project, and Gearóid Ryan of Hook Rural Tourism in Co Wexford is lamenting its loss. “I suppose it’s something that happens quite often, doesn’t it. “Governments come up with a fantastic initiative, and then it just dies and becomes a report somewhere. That seems … Read more
Today sees the closure of Celtic Routes, the Ireland Wales tourism project, and Gearóid Ryan of Hook Rural Tourism in Co Wexford is lamenting its loss. “I suppose it’s something that happens quite often, doesn’t it. “Governments come up with a fantastic initiative, and then it just dies and becomes a report somewhere. That seems … Read more
Working at 38,000 feet can be demanding, but brings discounted travel and other perks, airlines say If so, your ears may perk up at Ryanair’s announcement of “a major recruitment drive” for 150 cabin crew based in Dublin, Cork and Shannon. If you’re slightly taller (at least 5ft 3in/160cm), “a personality that shines” and like … Read more