Energy Emergency Requires Urgent Action

There are times when it feels like there is nobody at the wheel of this little republic of ours. As a trading post in the Atlantic Ocean on the edge of Europe, we function perfectly well but as soon as fair winds begin to blow askew, this model is found badly wanting.

The energy crisis that is worsening by the week involves elements that are outside of the control of our country but the question has to be asked about the long-term wisdom of mass-privatisation that reaches into even the most basic of commodities.

Just how bad a stage are we at? While all business sectors and individuals are affected by these problems, the hospitality sector seems to be getting a particularly bad run of it from a Government determined to raise the VAT rate from the end of next February.

“I’ve never experienced this before in thirty years of

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Ballymaloe House joins “Small Luxury Hotels of the World”

Monday, December 19, 2022.

Ballymaloe House joins "Small Luxury Hotels of the World"

Ballymaloe General Manager Laura Behan announces official launch of partnership

Ballymaloe House, widely regarded as the birthplace of modern Irish cuisine, has become one of a select number of hotels in Ireland to be recognised among the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and the only establishment in the country to be listed in the Considerate Collection. 

The list of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, or SLH for short, is curated by a community of independently minded travellers who have personally visited, verified and vetted all of the hotels in more than 90 countries, all of which are listed on the website www.slh.com

Ballymaloe House Hotel was approached and invited to consider joining the SLH elite family of over 500 independent luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. The team at Ballymaloe received the news of its

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Stylist to the Stars takes up Residence in Naas

Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Stylist to the Stars takes up Residence in Naas

Marietta will be the celebrity fashion judge at the Lawlor’s of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle and Winter Ladies Day at Naas Racecourse on Sunday, 8th of January 2023. The Grade 1 race day is Naas Racecourse’s flagship race meeting and the opening card of the 2023 calendar at the Kildare track.

Residence Day Spa, Aria Boutique in Naas and Lawlor’s Town Centre Hotel have put up a €3,000 prize fund for the best dressed lady competition on the day. The best dressed lady will win a €1,000 voucher from Residence Day Spa in Naas and a €1,000 voucher from Aria Boutique.  The winner and a guest will also be treated to a two-night luxurious stay in a suite at Lawlor’s of Naas Town Centre Hotel with dinner in Vi’s Restaurant and ‘Tipsy Afternoon Tea’.  Runners up

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Hastings Hotels awarded for their environmentally friendly practices

Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Hastings Hotels awarded for their environmentally friendly practices
James McGinn, Managing Director of Hastings Hotels and Raymond Duncan, Compliance, Operations and Procurement Manager, are joined by Jac Callan, Sustainability and Impact Manager, Visit Belfast, as it is announced that three properties in Northern Ireland’s leading collection of hotels have received Silver Awards in Green Tourism. Photo by Darren Kidd / Press Eye

Three Hastings Hotels properties have received silver awards in green tourism for their environmentally friendly practices

The Grand Central Hotel, Europa Hotel and Stormont Hotel each received the recognition for green tourism, with the Europa receiving an additional silver accreditation for green meetings.

Green Tourism is a sustainability certificate programme promoting greener ways for businesses and organisations to operate.

It recognises the commitment of tourism businesses which are actively working to become more sustainable. 

According to the Green Tourism report, Hastings Hotels ‘scored well

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The Montenotte Hotel appointed as a Great Place to Work

Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

The Montenotte Hotel appointed as a Great Place to Work

The Montenotte Hotel – one of Ireland’s leading hotels – has recently received the prestigious Great Place to Work certification showcasing its appreciation and support of their team. Great Place to Work is an Irish based company that highlights organisations that choose to go the extra mile for their employees, sustaining a positive working environment that empowers staff to give their best and develop their biggest potential. Committed to their employees, The Montenotte Hotel is proud to be recognised as a workplace that values and nurtures talent to thrive.

Frits Potgieter, General Manager, commented “Our people are our business, and we are committed and determined to create the very best environment for each of our team members to grow, develop, thrive, actively contribute, and ultimately have every opportunity and support to realise their own personal

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