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La Feile Padraig Shona Duit!
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Greetings from the Business Tourism Team at Tourism Ireland |
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Why not include a round or two of golf during your next business trip to the Emerald Isle?.
Ireland is one of the top destinations in the world for golf. Fringed on all sides by the sea and with a landscape that is spectacularly varied, this small island on the edge of Europe boasts incredible championship golf courses designed by some of golf's most revered architects and players. From lush, green parkland to rugged coastal dunes, Ireland is unbeatable in terms of choice, quality, and awe-inspiring scenery.
More www.discoverireland.ie/golf
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| Dublin City Gallery – The Hugh Lane - Centenary 1908-2008 |
2008 marks the centenary of the Dublin City Gallery – The Hugh Lane, located in Parnell Square, and for the first time since 1908 all of the Lane bequest will be exhibited in Dublin this summer Originally known as the Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, it was established by Hugh Lane and his friends with the intention of showing the best of modern Irish and international artists together. More www.hughlane.ie
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| Bushmills Distillery, Co Antrim – 400th Anniversary |
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On January 17, 2008 Bushmills Irish Whiskey launched a year long program of celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the original licence to distill granted in 1609. The program kicked off with the release of a special edition whiskey – Bushmills 1608 Irish whiskey – a unique blend of tradition and innovation. More: www.bushmills.com
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| Hotel Europe & Resort Killarney, Co Kerry -Re-opening March 15, 2008
Following extensive redevelopment this luxury five star property on the shores of Lough Lein, will re-open on March 15, 2008.
This resort spa, (50,000 sq. ft.) designed by ESPA (scheduled to open June 15, 2008) is spread over two levels with magnificent views of the lakes and mountains and includes 16 treatment rooms.
Unique features of the new Conference Centre catering for meetings and functions, include a meet and greet area, business touchdown point, administration area, internal garden and coffee dock with all rooms having access to an outdoor terrace . Nine meeting rooms, with floor to ceiling picture windows, can cater for up to 550 delegates. This 5* property had 190 bedrooms. More: www.killarneyhotels.ie
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Capella Hotel at Castlemartyr Resort, Co Cork
Capella Castlemartyr (opened in August 2007) is a classic country manor house, set in 220 acres of private grounds with a lake, historic chapel and a ruined castle. This luxury resort, located in east Cork, has 109 luxury bedrooms & suites, an Auriga Spa & a Ron Kirby designed golf course. Many activities are available, including croquet, boules, lawn badminton, lawn Cricket, bowles. More www.capellacastlemartyr.com
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Lough Erne Golf Resort & Spa, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Opened in September 2007, Lough Erne Golf Resort & Spa, is a period-style resort set in stunning landscape, it includes 125 bedrooms, conference facilities for 450, plus 25 lodges designed with towers to reflect the medieval architecture of monastic buildings found in Fermanagh. and is next door to Castle Hume Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course. The resort’s own Nick Faldo championship golf course is due to open mid 2009
More: www.loughernegolfresort.com
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Europa Hotel, Belfast - New Exhibition Center – March 2008
Scheduled to open March 2008 the new Exhibition Center offers 7,000 sq ft of totally flexible floor space. This will add to the already extensive conference facilities at the Europa Hotel which includes a Grand Ballroom, a rooftop banqueting facility with panoramic views over the city, and a business centre with 9 syndicate rooms. An additional 35 new bedrooms, - scheduled for completion in September 2008 - will bring total to 275
More: www.hastingshotels.com
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To check out the wide range of accommodation and venues in Ireland - from the urban contemporary to rural resort - according to size, facilities, etc Click here & then click on Plan and Search.
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Check out the magnificent and unique selection of event venues. From historic universities to little-known urban architectural gems and from unparalleled contemporary design to ancient castles. Click here & then click on Plan and Search.
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The Historic Walled City of Londonderry
(also known as the City of Derry )
Millennium Forum
The largest purpose built conference venue in the North West, is situated in the heart of the city. The main auditorium accommodates from 360 to 1,020 delegates plus 15 breakout rooms in various sizes. More www.millenniumforum.co.uk
The Guildhall
This 17th century neo gothic style building houses some of the finest examples of stained glass windows in Ireland. The Guildhall is an atmospheric and unique venue for corporate events
The historic Walled City of Londonderry (also known as Derry) is an impressive and user-friendly location for conferences, meetings and business events The one-mile walking route along the 17th century walls (the best preserved walled city in Ireland) is ideal to survey the splendor of the city's magnificent architecture. Superb meeting facilities, event venues, professional support services, vibrant entertainment and a host of activity options including golf in the surrounding countryside – its all here – to guarantee the success of your business event.
More conference@derryvisitor.com
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