September/October 2004  




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Accommodation Updates


DONEGAL: New Hostel for South Donegal - Bluestack Centre
This new centre incorporates a 26 bed self-catering hostel along with a tennis court and two basketball courts. It is ideal for exploring the magnificent Bluestack Mountains along the Bluestack Way National Waymarked Walk, for fishing on the river Eany and for a quiet break in the country. It also houses a community centre, computer suite and leisure area. It is a good base for exploring South Donegal including the Bluestack Mountains.

Contact: Heather Cassidy, Manager,
The Bluestack Centre, Drimarone, Letterbarrow P.O., Co Donegal,
Tel: (074) 973 5564, Email: bluestackcentre@eircom.net  Web: www.bluestackmountains.com

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DUBLIN: The Twelfth Lock, Castleknock, Dublin 15
This property which has ten bedrooms, opened in October 2003. It has a bar with a decking area overlooking the Royal Canal. It also has an intimate bistro restaurant called ‘Dam Square’ which seats 50 persons. Free car parking is available,

Contact: Mr Brian Clinton, General Manager,
The Twelfth Lock, Castleknock Marina, The Royal Canal,
Castleknock, Dublin 15, Tel: (01) 860 7400
Email: info@twelfthlock.com Web: www.twelfthlock.com

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Jurys Inn, Parnell Street, Now Open
This new hotel opened on 27 August last. It is adjacent to the Rotunda Hospital and Henry Street, one of Dublin’s major retail districts. The premises has 253 standard rooms, dining, bars and dedicated meeting rooms. Futher information from:

Jurys Doyle Hotel Group, 146 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4.
Contact: Rosalyn Smith, Jurys Inn Parnell Street, Parnell Street, Dublin 1.
Tel: (01) 607 0041, Fax: (01) 660 9625, Email: rosalyn_smith@jurysdoyle.com
Tel: (01) 607 0000, Fax: (01) 631 6999, Email: jurysinnparnellst@jurysdoyle.com

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Jurys Croke Park Hotel
Jurys Doyle Hotel Group plc recently announced details of an agreement with the GAA for the development and lease of a new landmark hotel at Dublin's Croke Park. The cost of the development is estimated at Euros 30 Million, equating to an average development cost of approximately Euros 130,000 per bedroom. The new hotel, to be named Jurys Croke Park Hotel, will operate on a thirty-four year lease from the GAA. It is expected that the hotel will open in late Summer 2005 and it will be built to four star specification.

Located on Jones' Road and facing the new 82,300 capacity Croke Park Stadium, the hotel will encompass a total of 232 high quality bedrooms. The hotel will also contain an executive lounge, restaurant and bar. A secure car park for up to 178 cars will be located in the basement.

Given its proximity to Croke Park's excellent conference facilities, Jurys Croke Park Hotel is expected to benefit from strong conference and incentive business as well as the Jurys Doyle traditional business base of corporate and leisure travellers.

Work on the hotel has already commenced. The hotel will be a major catalyst in the regeneration of the North Inner City Area and will provide a significant boost to Dublin Tourism and its support infrastructure. It will also further enhance the services provided at Croke Park and the world-class status of the stadium.

Enquiries to Ms Breffni Jones, Tel: (01) 607 0054.
Web: www.jurysdoyle.com

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GALWAY: Day’s, Inishbofin, Co Galway
Day’s has been undergoing major rebuilding work for the past two years. The new 34 bedroom hotel and health spa is expected to open for business towards the end of 2004. The spa will include five treatment rooms, seaweed baths, Canadian tub, lounge and diningroom. The new premises will have a function room, bars and a conference centre. All bedrooms are ensuite and will offer luxury accommodation in a tranquil setting. From the first floor of the hotel, there will be spectacular views of the inner harbour and Cromwell’s Fort.

The new property will give a much needed boost to Island tourism together with the new airstrip which will open in 2005. There is also an excellent ferry service with three return trips per day during the high season.

Further information from: Brian Day,
Tel: (095) 45809 / (095) 45877 / (086) 841 9078
Web: www.dayshotel.ie

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KILDARE: Expansion at Barberstown Castle, Straffan, Co Kildare
Barbarstown Castle has recently expanded its facilities and these include:

  • A bedroom extension with a new total of 60 superbly appointed bedrooms which mirror the traditional style, elegance and comfort of the Castle. Until recently, the Castle had 22 bedrooms.
  • The Conference and Meeting Rooms area now accommodates up to 200 persons theatre style.
  • A new restaurant with 100 covers and the banqueting area can now cater for approximately 200 persons.

The Castle was once the home of the Penkinsons in the 14th Century, the Suttons in the 15th Century, the Gaynors in the 16th Century, Katharine Dillon and Lord Kingston in the 17th Century, Bartholomew Van Homreigh and Vanessa in the 18th Century, the Barton family in the 19th Century ………Yours in 21st Century.

Each of the ensuite rooms has been decorated in an individual style and dedicated to the ordinary and extraordinary people who have lived within its walls.

Further information from: Gretchen Ridgeway, Sales and Marketing, Barberstown Castle, Straffan, Co. Kildare, Tel: (01) 628 8157, Fax: (01) 627 7027, Email: barberstowncastle@ireland.com
Web: www.barberstowncastle.ie


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