ANANTARA THE MARKER DUBLIN HOTEL SCOOPS MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD

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ANANTARA THE MARKER DUBLIN HOTEL SCOOPS  MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AWARD

 

Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel in the regenerated Docklands area of Dublin city centre has been ranked No. 3 in Ireland in the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. It was also ranked No 6. in the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry, as voted by the publications’ audiences. 

 

Speaking about the Condé Nast ‘Readers’ Choice Awards’ Ludo de Jong, General Manger of Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel said, “We are honoured to hear that the readers of Condé Nast Traveller have recognised us in this way and want to thank the publication itself for this award. I would also like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to our own team who are absolutely committed to providing guests with a truly warm, welcoming and memorable experience.”

 

Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel is owned by Minor Hotels and is one of Dublin’s most contemporary and architecturally impressive buildings.  Overlooking the Waterfront on Grand Canal Square in the heart of the rejuvenated Docklands, the property is one of Ireland’s most highly regarded hotels and is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. With its slick architecture, design and incredible location, the property oozes luxurious, international cool.  Close to the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, the hotel is a perfect cultural and business epicentre for travellers’ keen to experience classic Irish hospitality at its best. Although just minutes to the city centre, Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel is also very close to the sea and to the many pretty fishing villages dotted along the stunning Dublin coastline.

 

The property has 187 stylish bedrooms, set over six floors and comprising of premier, superior and deluxe rooms as well as several luxurious suites. There are also eight state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a magnificent ballroom. Leisure facilities include a gym and the Condé Nast award-winning spa which features an infinity pool, sauna and eucalyptus-infused steam room, alongside a series of new signature Anantara Spa treatments inspired by indigenous Irish ingredients. A stylish rooftop terrace with stunning panoramic 360º views across the cityscape stretching to the sea at Dublin Bay is the best rooftop in the city and is a popular spot for a cocktail or light bite. Meanwhile the hotel’s destination restaurant, Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is well known and highly regarded for its commitment to premier Irish produce and to the creation of effortlessly stylish dishes.

 

For more information on Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel or to make a booking call +353 (01) 687 5130 or email rsv.themarker@anantara-hotels.com For more information on Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, please visit www.anantara.com.

 

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CAHERNANE HOUSE HOTEL TO HOLD A SPOOKY EVENING WITH IRELAND’S BEST-KNOWN AND LOVED SEANACHAÍ

 

As the autumn leaves rustle and the moon casts an eerie glow, Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney (Co. Kerry) invites guests to a spine-tingling Halloween experience like no other. Nestled amidst the mystical landscapes of Killarney, this historic manor close to the Killarney Lakes sets the stage for an unforgettable night of storytelling, mystery, and ancient magic.

 

Cahernane Hotel is thrilled to welcome the formidable Eddie Lenihan, one of Ireland’s last remaining seanachaí, to share his collection of stories with guests on Halloween night, 31^st of October. Eddie’s expertise lies in the history and heritage of Ireland, and for the Halloween storytelling night, he’ll delve into the spookiest tales. Gather by the fireside as Eddie weaves ancient myths, Irish fairy stories, and encounters with saints, monsters, giants, and ghosts. His voice will transport you to a

On the craft trail with Galway Bay, Outer Place and O'Hara's. A handy line-up for a session!

On the craft trail with Galway Bay, Outer Place and O'Hara's

A handy line-up for a session!

Galway Bay Brewery Althea Hazy Pale Ale, 4.8% ABV, 500 ml bottle, Dunnes Stores

Unlike many pale ales, Althea is low on bitterness yet massively hoppy in aroma. The brewery tells us it is named “after one of our head brewer’s favourite Grateful Dead songs.” Highly Recommended.

The colour is light gold, hazy, of course, though you can track all those bubbles rising to the soft white head. Tropical fruits, such as peach, mango, and papaya, appear in the aromas, as you might expect from the hops employed. Much the same tropical notes appear on the palate but, as they indicate, very little bitterness.

By the way, bitterness is measured at 48 IBUs. That number confirms the dominance of hops and the downplaying of the malt, fairly typical of the modern American Pale Ale style. However, as with all beer styles, there are many variations. Nothing stands still as innovative brewers keep your taste buds on full alert.

Geek Bits

Speciality Malts: Golden Promise, Vienna, Melanoidin
Hops: Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe
Bitterness: 48 IBUs

Food pairings: Chicken, lamb, and other light meats.

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Outer Place Sun Spots West Coast Pilsner, 5.2% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys

a crisp, refreshing, hop-forward West Coast Pilsner

This “West Coast” hybrid Pilsner has vibrant aromas and flavours of mixed tropical fruits and fresh citrus zest. Most of which come from the posse of hops - all American West Coast - deployed. Quite crisp and certainly refreshing. Highly Recommended.

Here, Craft Beer and Brewing give their “definition” of a West Coast Pilsner: “Generally, the profile of the beer is described as having the initial strong taste and smell of a modern IPA, which quickly gives way to the crisp, malty, freshness of a Pilsner. For many American brewers, “West Coast” refers to the use of American hops instead of the more traditional European noble hops”. And it looks and tastes as if our Outer Place meets the requirements!

Outer Place is a new Irish Craft brewery in Kildare for fans of hoppy beers and who aren't afraid to admit it! The story of Outer Place begins at the home of Mark Clarke and Vivien Lough. Mark has home-brewed for years as a hobby and has always dreamed of opening a brewery to satisfy his desire for hoppy beer. Now is the time!

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Style: West Coast Pilsner

ABV: 5.2%

IBU: 34-ish

Hops: Citra Cryo, Idaho 7 Cryo and Mosaic

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O’Hara’s White Haze IPA, 5.0% ABV, 500 ml bottle, Supervalu Mayfield

Pour this Highly Recommended IPA a little vigorously and you’ll get a biggish white head over a yellow/gold hazy body and see quite an amount of bubble activity going on through the haze. Aromas are citrusy and tropical and quite strong. A soft, smooth mouthfeel is followed by refreshing tropical fruit flavours from the addition of Citra, Amarillo and Mosaic hops.

This Carlow IPA delivers, quite smoothly too. The balance is good, the beer flavoursome and refreshing with a moderately bitter finish. All good.

They say: It’s great to be able to produce an unfiltered beer that can be enjoyed and taste as good in a bottle or keg as it did in the tanks at the brewery. It is not all about the generously applied hops. There is plenty of balance thanks to the addition of oats and caramalt. The aroma and taste will stay with you all the way through. Makes an excellent pairing for spicy dishes such as Thai green curry, steak, crisp chicken salads and blue cheese.

Geek Bits

Style- Hazy IPA 

ABV- 5.0%

Plato- 13.0°

IBU- 25

Serving Temperature- 8°C

 

Taste of the Week. Smoked Haddock Lasagne by Seafood Suppers

Taste of the Week. 

Smoked Haddock Lasagne by Seafood Suppers 

I mentioned this last week in a short

POWERSCOURT HOTEL RESORT & SPA IN TOP 20 BEST EUROPEAN SPAS. Condé Nast Reader's Choice Awards

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POWERSCOURT HOTEL RESORT & SPA IN TOP 20 BEST EUROPEAN SPAS

Condé Nast Reader's Choice Awards

 

Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, is pleased to announce that they have been listed in the top 20 best European Resorts in this year's Condé Nast Reader's Choice Awards, a well-respected accolade for the travel & tourism industry. 

More than 575,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the United States submitted

MICHELIN Keys in Great Britain & Ireland for the very first time. 123 outstanding hotels awarded.

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MICHELIN Keys in Great Britain & Ireland for the very first time.
123 outstanding hotels awarded.

The Two Key Award group.

Selected by the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors, these hotels offer the world's most outstanding experiences and can be booked on the MICHELIN Guide’s digital platforms.
The MICHELIN Guide’s ambition is to become the first

Beer of the Week. Eight Degrees Cumulus Lupulus Cloudy IPA. A good day ahead!

Beer of the Week

Eight Degrees Cumulus Lupulus Cloudy IPA, 5.2% ABV

440 ml can No 21 Coburg St

Clouds via pixabay

A cloudy IPA. And a good day ahead! 

A cloudy IPA? It's not very cloudy at all, just see-through hazy. However, when weather forecasters say it will be cloudy, they usually mean it will be both cloudy and sunny. But if they were glass-half-full people, they could just as easily say it will be sunny.

Cloudy or not, this well-hopped IPA is an intense brew. It has an excellent