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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

NEW HOTEL OPENINGS AROUND THE COUNTRY

Crowne Plaza Dundalk, Co. Louth

This new hotel will open in September 2007. It will be 14 storeys high and is designed to four star specification. Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk is located just off the M1 as the half way meeting point between Dublin and Belfast. The hotel comprises 129 modern stylish guest bedrooms. On the 13th floor, Fahrenheit Restaurant, has stunning views of Blackrock and the Cooley Peninsula. The hotel will also offer a very modern bar along with 12 conference rooms. The largest conference room will accommodate 400 people and is suitable for conferences, gala dinners, weddings, product launches and large exhibitions.

The Crowne Plaza Dundalk is the perfect Hotel for any occasion. All guest rooms will be fitted to the highest standards. Business meetings and conferences will enjoy 21st century technology in a purpose built ground floor Meeting Success Conference Centre offering nine meeting rooms for two to 500 delegates.
Lisloughrey Lodge Cong, Co. Mayo

Lisloughrey Lodge, Cong, is now open. It is a beautiful lakeside property with the tradition of a fine country house, combined with the contemporary luxury and style of today. Standing proudly in an idyllic setting overlooking Lough Corrib near Cong, in Co Mayo, Lisloughrey Lodge is ideally situated close to Galway and Connemara with plenty of space to relax and unwind.

This country house hotel has 50 guest bedrooms and suites. The hotel has a gym, sauna, hot tub, pilates studio and hair/beauty salon. Weddings will form an important aspect of the business mix. Civil wedding ceremonies will take place in the private setting of the Courtyard. There is a lovely garden in front of the main entrance to the Lodge, with beautiful views of the harbour and lake.

Lisloughrey is the second property managed by Ray Byrne and his team. Along with Wineport Lodge, Lisloughrey Lodge will become part of an exclusive collection of properties, each with their own individual character.


Ritz Carlton Hotel, Powerscourt, Co. Wicklow

The luxury golf and spa resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt, County Wicklow, which opens in Autumn 2007, is situated in the stunning Powerscourt Estate, on the doorstep of Dublin. The resort hotel’s facilities will include 200 of the most spacious rooms in Ireland, a magnificent spa, two championship golf courses and a range of luxurious function rooms which can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

In addition, The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt, is partnering with leading international chef, Gordon Ramsay, to open a signature restaurant at the hotel. The restaurant, which will be situated on the second floor of the hotel, will seat 96 guests and will also offer terrace dining for 44. Private dining rooms will also be available. The restaurant has commanding views over the Sugarloaf Mountain and surrounding countryside. The luxury resort hotel will also feature a Lobby Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Bar and a traditional Irish pub.

Premier Suites, Galway City

Premier Suites Galway City offers both corporate and leisure guests an opportunity to sample the best of both worlds, their long stay suites, offer the benefits of independent living, coupled with luxury and the facilities of a traditional hotel stay.

Located within the complex of the premier three star Days Hotel Galway City, within minutes of Galway city centre and all major business areas, Premier Suites Galway City is the ideal base for the business and leisure guest travelling to Galway. Guests can also avail of the facilities of the adjacent hotel, full use of the luxurious Days Leisure Club is included, with 20m indoor deck level pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and fully equipped gym.

Bar Solo is the ideal place for a quiet drink and serves a tasty bar food menu until 8.00 p.m. daily. Rueben’s Restaurant serves breakfast and evening meals daily.

Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Dublin City
The Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, Dublin, is a newly built deluxe hotel at the crossroads of Golden Lane and Chancery Lane. It is adjacent to Dublin Castle, and within minutes stroll from all the key shopping, business and commercial sectors of the city. The property opens this month.

The Radisson SAS Royal Hotel’s spectacular lobby will have a striking, modern décor, with a dramatic central staircase. Bedrooms will be lavishly restrained, with muted and restful combinations of colours and textures. The many unique features that will be part of the hotel will include a stunning bar on the 7th floor. With panoramic views over Dublin city centre, it will be available for private hire and a rooftop terrace will be ideal for private parties, barbeques and other events, catering for up to 300 guests.

The Radisson SAS Royal Hotel will also have a comfortable brasserie style restaurant serving international and local cuisine and seating up to 100 guests for lunch, dinner and Radisson SAS’s famously sumptuous Super Breakfast Buffet.

Capella Resort Hotel, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork

Capella Castlemartyr will bring Capella Hotels and Resorts to Ireland for its debut this July. Located in east Cork, in the bucolic country village of Castlemartyr, the resort will be made up of a grand, fully restored manor house adjacent to the dramatic ruins of a thousand-year-old castle.

The 220-acre estate, just minutes from the rugged coast is home to a historic chapel, the tomb of the third Earl of Cork and the vast greenery of Mitchell’s Woods. Ac Capella Castlemartyr will host 103 suites, 11 of which are located in the 17th century manor house. In addition, there will be 85 Standard Suites, six Garden Suites and one stunning Presidential Suite that connects with an additional one bedroom suite to provide two full bedrooms, a sitting room, a sauna, a dining room, a den and private elevator access.

The cuisine of Capella Castlemartyr will be prepared using fresh ingredients from the estate’s herb garden, local farmers and their markets. Four intimate dining rooms will host 10, 15, 20 and 30 people and 24-hour room service will be offered. A function room and three board rooms will serve small executive board meetings for up to 64 people. Capella Castlemartyr will cater to small scale weddings of up to 64 people, with larger affairs requiring a resort buy out.

The 18-hole Golf Course at Castlemartyr will be a highlight of the resort experience. The challenging and visually pleasing inland-links course is designed by Ron Kirby, who designed, among others, Old Head of Kinsale and Dromoland Castle in his nearly five-decade career. The 16,000-square foot wellness, spa and fitness centre will house 10 treatment rooms, a spa café and a yoga and Pilates studio. A vitality pool, steam room, sauna, private VIP Suites and amenities provided by The Organic Pharmacy will offer superior remedies for modern stressors.

IMPROVED HACCP LEADS TO FEWER ENFORCEMENT ORDERS THIS YEAR!!

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have stated that two Closure Orders were served on food businesses during the month of June for breaches of food safety legislation.This makes a total of 14 Enforcement Orders this year. The Chief Executive of the FSAI, Dr John O'Brien, cautioned that continued vigilance by the food industry on food safety standards is vital to protect consumer health. The Closure Orders served in June brings to a total of 14 the number of Enforcement Orders served in the first six months of 2007.

This compares to a total of 17 Enforcement Orders for the same period last year. Dr. John O'Brien commented, "that while this overall reduction is certainly encouraging and a sign that we are moving in the right direction, our message still remains clear and we will continue to operate a zero tolerance policy. Enforcement Orders are only served when there is a potential risk to public health and this cannot be accepted at any level”.