Raised by the Village is perfect Sunday night TV, but is the countryside really so full of lovely people?
March 24, 2025
Is Raised by the Village the best thing on television? It is so sophisticated but it doesn’t patronise. It is reality television but the viewer doesn’t feel manipulated. It’s about urban working-class children going to the country but it doesn’t resort to stereotypes. It’s an original idea. There are no bad guys, and yet you believe it.…
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First Networking event for 2024
On January 16th 2024, accommodation tourism owners from Avonmore House, Sunville House B&B, Tranquil Water & Inch Hideaway met for a networking walk in Rostellan woods and visit to Rostellan Farm shop, new tourism agri diversification enterprise. Mary O’Regan (Avonmore House B&B), Anna Casey (Sunville B&B), Mary Walsh (Tranquil Water), Colleen Philips (Inch Hideaway) & Geraldine Kidd (Barnabrow House) are taking part in the Euracademy…
Tourism SMEs attending Ring of Cork Annual Tourism Seminar
SECAD Partnership is supporting accommodation SMEs as experts taking part in EuroCluster Rural Tourism mentoring project attended Ring of Cork’s annual Tourism seminar at Castlemarty Resort on December 7th 2023. Guest speakers Derry Cronin of the Cronin Travel Group and Elaine O Halloran, Director of Sales & Marketing, Castlemartyr Resort energised and inspired the SMEs with their own business stories. Derry spoke about his family…
Collaboration and Co-operation, future is very bright for Tourism in
Castlemartyr Resort was the stunning venue for Ring of Cork’s Annual Tourism Seminar, that was held on December 7th. Guest speakers Derry Cronin of the Cronin Travel Group and Elaine O Halloran, Director of Sales & Marketing, Castlemartyr Resort certainly energised and inspired the audience with their own business stories. Derry spoke about his family business from when it was founded by his father Dermot…
Ring of Cork Tourism Seminar & Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Date & Time: December 7th, 2023, 10:45 AM Venue: Castlemartyr Resort Event Overview: The Ring of Cork is delighted to announce its upcoming Tourism Seminar & AGM, set to take place at Castlemartyr Resort. This event promises to offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of tourism and hospitality within the region. Keynote Speakers: Derry Cronin Founder, Cronin’s Coaches Topic: "A Family Business Driving Tourism"…
15 locations across Cork highlighted for scenic walks in 2023
“Keep Moving in Nature” encourages public to embrace beautiful locations on their doorstep Blow off the cobwebs with Keep Moving in Nature, an interactive online brochure that provides inspiration to get outdoors with 15 spectacular locations, right on the doorstep of the people of Cork. The brochure, which was created by SECAD, includes walkways, and cycleways to explore Coastal, River & Wood Trails in the…
Ring of Cork “ Adaption & Innovation” Tourism Seminar &
Wednesday 7th December at 10.45am at SeaChurch, Ballycotton. Key note speakers; Pearse Flynn Ballycotton native and entrepreneur and Stephen Ryan Narration founder, MTU lecturer, 24 Stories podcast host. There will be lots of opportunities to network pre and post event. Come along at 10.45 am for coffee & tasty bites, in the stunning former church venue. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and a light networking lunch…
The self-catering Lodges at Fota Island Resort awarded five-star status
Fota Island Resort is delighted to announce that the self-catering Lodges at the resort have been awarded five-star status by Fáilte Ireland. The ideal way to make the most of your own personal space, the super comfortable and stylish self-catering Lodges are situated in the Courtyard, Courseside or in Fuschia Woods at Fota Island Resort, a selection of cosy and attractive two, three, and four-bedroom…
€13 million investment at Midleton Distillery
Midleton Distillery are delighted to announce details of a €13 million investment plan which will see the redevelopment of the distillery experience at Midleton Distillery transforming the attraction into a world-class whiskey destination.
Quality Hotel Youghal 2021 Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award winner
Quality Hotel Youghal are delighted to be recognised as a 2021 Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award winner. The hallmarks of the Travellers Choice Awards are remarkable service, fantastic experiences, quality and value. They are based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from around the globe. General Manager, Allen McEnery, commented, “The entire team at the hotel are absolutely delighted…
