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Employees of the O’Donoghue Ring Collection were cheered across the finish line of a 5km Fun Run in Killarney on Wednesday afternoon 28th August as the finale event to a six-week summer of wellbeing from the Kerry-based hotel group. Team members who took part completed the run through a celebratory finish line beside the Collection’s […]

This autumn, Original Irish Hotels is partnering with The Irish Cancer Society to complete a Charity Challenge. With over 50 luxurious manor houses, stately castles and boutique hotels throughout Ireland, and 28 hotels found in the Wild Atlantic Way region, Original Irish Hotels is the leading collection of hotels along this famous coastal route. 2024 marks the […]

The PRO of a number of charities and organisations in the Belgooly area is the latest monthly recipient of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards. Nicola Desmond, who’s been working with Pfizer for the last 35 years, has been praised for her unwavering dedication to her local community and her tireless efforts in providing […]

County Arms Birr, once again hosted its annual Employee Appreciation Week to recognise the contribution its team makes to the success of the thriving four-star hotel. Organised by the hotel’s HR team, Employee Appreciation Week began on Monday 19th August with a series of events and activities taking place all week long to thank staff […]

Lyrath Estate has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for the second consecutive year by Great Places to Work Ireland. This accolade highlights their commitment to employee wellbeing and positive workplace culture. The McAuliffe family, owners of Lyrath Estate, shared their pride: “We are delighted to have been recognised as a ‘Great Place to […]

It was August 1974 when Galway man Martin Gibbons stepped through the doors of Ashford Castle for the very first time, starting his first ‘proper’ job as a commis waiter at the hotel’s historic George V restaurant. 50 years later and Martin is still walking through those famous castle doors, where he is now maître […]

Human Resource professionals from across hotels and guesthouses in County Mayo recently gathered at Breaffy House Resort in Castlebar for the inaugural IHF Mayo Branch HR Forum. Part of a national network, the IHF’s Fora programme provides a platform for people managers to come together and learn from fellow HR professionals working in the industry […]

The team at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo are immensely proud to celebrate with Denise Meenaghan, Wedding Coordinator at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Sligo, on her 1000th hotel wedding this month. Denise says that she is delighted to reach such a milestone in her career and that she had never imagined, when she started in the […]

The iNUA Hotel Collection recently celebrated their 5 Year Anniversary with charity partners Down Syndrome Ireland at Dublin One Hotel, where they proudly presented 25 colleagues with Recognition of Service Awards. These awards ranged from new starters to 16 years of service. The iNUA Hotel Collection extends a special thank you to Aoife Gaffney, Head […]

John consistently goes above and beyond to ensure memorable guest experiences ____________________________________________ Great Southern Killarney are proud to celebrate John Fitzgerald’s incredible 55-year tenure with the hotel, marked by a wonderful party with some surprise guests! Known for his great sense of humour, generous spirit and ever-present smile, John is adored by both staff and […]

Funds raised have purchased two new Mobile Information Units for the Marie Keating Foundation ____________________________________________ Dalata Hotel Group is proud to announce that, with tremendous commitment and effort from the Group’s employees in Ireland, it has raised over €363,000 for the Marie Keating Foundation. The fundraising effort is part of Dalata and the Marie Keating […]

Pictured: Adrian O’Herlihy; Eoghan Murphy, General Manager, Cork International Hotel; Cllr.Jack White (FG); Cllr.Seamus McGrath (FF) & Vincent O’Donovan, Director, The Carrigdhoun Newspaper. Photo Siobhán Russell Adrian O’Herlihy from Carrigaline has been honoured for his unwavering participation and dedication to community services. The volunteer has tirelessly given his time and energy to community groups in […]