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Gleneagle voted one of Ireland’s top 10 hotels
The Gleneagle has been voted one of Ireland’s top 10 hotels by the readers of the Irish Independent newspaper.
John Dolan, General Manager of The Gleneagle Hotel. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
John Dolan, General Manager of The Gleneagle Hotel. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
While news broke over the weekend, celebrations are continuing at the Killarney hotel this week.
“We are over the moon to be included in this prestigious list of top Irish hotels,” says General Manager John Dolan. “It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the team here. We would like to thank our many loyal guests, especially those that took the time to nominate us for the awards.”
“To be named in the top 10 in the same year that Killarney took the overall award for Best Irish Holiday Destination is particularly special.”
Voters described The Gleneagle as “professional, friendly, good value for money and fab onsite entertainment" adding that it has a "very unique vibe”. The Gleneagle was placed eighth in the list of top 10 hotels with Killarney’s Europe taking the top accolade of Ireland’s Best Hotel.
The full list of top 10 hotels in order of appearance is The Europe Killarney, Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House in Adare, Adare Manor, Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Wexford, Harvey’s Point in Donegal, Amber Springs in Gorey, Ashford Castle in Mayo, The Gleneagle Hotel, Hotel Woodstock in Ennis and the Monart in Enniscorthy.
Nominations for the Reader Travel Awards were open from October 22 to November 20 last year. Readers entered their nominations across many categories including Best Hotel, together with any comments on their picks. Entries were free. Afterwards, the top nominees were tallied and the judging panel adjudicated on the readers' shortlist, choosing the final winners and runners-up from readers’ favourites. The panel of judges included Pól O’Conghaile, Rachel Dugan, Roz Purcell, Katy McGuinness, Francis Brennan, John Brennan and Niall Tracey.
Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic
Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.
A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.
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