Alan Rooney Of The Hendrick On What Inspires Him
Hospitality Ireland
Hospitality Ireland is the industry magazine for the Irish food service and on-trade drinks sectors.
In this week's edition, Robert McHugh speaks to Alan Rooney, general manager of The Hendrick.
Since opening in 2019, the Hendrick has been a proud member of the vibrant Smithfield and Stoneybatter community.
The Hendrick’s art collection is particularly unique, celebrating the urban art-forms of graffiti and street art. This extensive collection documents all eras of urban art, from the birth of letter-based graffiti and stencil street art up to the most progressive and avant-garde movements of today.
Alan Rooney, general manager of the Hendrick, spoke to Hospitality Ireland recently about the hotel's unique relationship with Smithfield and how it offers a platform for artists of all disciplines.
Read the full article here.
Irish Restaurant Awards 2024
Dede at the Customs House Baltimore has been crowned the all-Ireland winner of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2024.
The exclusive event took place in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road this week, when almost 1,200 of the Irish hospitality industry’s owners, chefs, managers and staff members gathered to crown the best establishments from across the country.
“During these undoubtedly tough times for our industry, celebrating Ireland’s food and hospitality offering is as crucial as ever,” said Paul Lenehan, president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland.
“Above all, the awards give us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the hard work of Ireland’s talented restaurant, cafe and food-led hospitality staff.”
Read the full article here.
Diageo Plans €100m Investment
Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise its St James’s Gate site, in Dublin 8.
The investment is part of Diageo’s ambition to accelerate to net-zero carbon emissions for the site and will transform energy and water consumption, with the aim of making it one of the most efficient breweries in the world by 2030.
“Guinness has been made in Dublin for over a quarter of a millennium, and today, so many tourists visit the location while they are here,” said Taoiseach Simon Harris.
“It’s not just a green transformation for St James’s Gate, but a flagship transformation that will send a strong message to the world.”
Read the full article here.
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Culloden Estate And Spa
The Culloden Estate and Spa has completed a €700,000 renovation programme and debuted a new visual brand identity.
The five-star hotel in Belfast worked with several local companies for this transformative project, including Ulster Carpets, Amanda Ramsey of IFD, Ashvale Landscapes, Stothers Electrical, and Graham Construction.
“With the renovations across the estate, I can proudly say that the hotel, spa and Cultra Inn are all looking the best they’ve ever looked, and we are excited to enter a new era for Northern Ireland’s foremost five-star hotel, offering the warmest of welcomes to local and international visitors alike,” said James McGinn, managing director of Hastings Hotels.
Read the full article here.
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General Manager at Portibello hotel
7moHi Alan great place U run most of the staff are amazing hense they are all still here with so U run a good tight ship I've stayed here loads and always great but from someone that was in the trade Just be careful of your night staff etc as I know he was off his head extending my stay that I paid 180 for and got that conducting my booking when he was struggling it was probably lying just a bad night for who ever but in all sincerity I wouldn't come back again after that great hotel location day staff great but as a business U need to know ...