Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford

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Friday, November 4, 2011

Sunday evenings in the Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford

The Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford has just become even more exciting on Sunday afternoons from 4 pm -8.30 pm with a new tantalisingly tasty platter.

Menu includes chicken wings marinated with paprika and cayenne spices, Garlic bread with cheese with chive mayo dip, Chicken tika and sweet peppers skewers, Spicy potato wedges and homemade Italian style meatballs.

This delicious platter costs €19.95 for 1-4 people which is only €4.98 per person between four people which is super value even if we do say so ourselves and as one customer said  “sure where would you get it” !!!

There will be live music playing which is always nice and the best of banter with Gavin and the two Niall’s behind the bar!!! Hopefully we will see you there,

From the fabulous staff in the
Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Things to do in Carlingford

Guests at The Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club in Carlingford can enjoy a wealth of activities in the Local Area.
www.4seasonshotelcarlingford.ie


Local Attractions in Carlingford

Art
The Byre Studios-Maura Muckian

Email mucocon@eircom.net
telephone
00 353 (0)42 937 3729
website
www.mauramuckian.com
Local artist who captures on canvas the beauty of The Cooley Peninsula, therefore never short of inspiration. Exhibits nationwide and has paintings in many public and private collections worldwide. To commission or view work in studio please telephone or email

Cooley Distillery
Email marmion@cooleydistillery.ie
telephone
00 353 (0) 42 937 6102
Riverstown
Dundalk
Co Louth

Cooley Distillery presents Whiskey Tastings at Martins Bar, Riverstown, Dundalk.
Demonstrations include Distillation process and Barrel Coopering plus a Fun Whiskey Tasting Masterclass
For Booking call 00 353 (0) 42 937 6102
00 353 (0) 86 260 8953

Carlingford Adventure Centre
email
info@carlingfordadventure.com
telephone
00 353 (0)42 937 3100
website
http://www.carlingfordadventure.com

In 1990 the old bonded warehouse that encircles the local Mint Castle was carefully restored by Tom & Mary McArdle and converted into Carlingford Adventure Centre, offering you the perfect mix of medieval character with modern comfortable facilities. Offering over 20 land and water based activities including abseiling, rockclimbing, windsurfing, sailing, , canoeing and the high ropes experience. The Adventure Centre caters for schools, youths, family, adult and corporate groups, specialising in Children's Activity Camps.

Angling
PISCES II


Email peyton@pisces2.plus.com
telephone
0 44 (0)28 4176 3669
00 44 (0)77 5927 6031
website
www.ukcharterboats.co.uk
PISCES II is a well equipped and safe sea going vessel fully licensed and approved by the Dept of Marine and M.C.A. to carry 11 passengers.
PISCES Charter is a family run business and is well established on both sides of Carlingford Lough.
Sea angling trips can be arranged for parties or individuals and all rods and tackle can be provided if required. Tuition will also be provided for the first timer ‘give it a go’ customer. Species such as mackerel, cod, pollock, ling amongst others can be caught but the prime species on the Lough is the fast, hard fighting tope which is a member of the shark family.
Angling trips can be tailored to suit the customer, should it be a long or short trip.
Sightseeing cruises are also provided on the Lough and the PISCES II is navigated close to the islands to view and photograph the seals and marine wildlife.
Cruises also include the Haulbowline Lighthouse as it stands proudly at the entrance to the Lough. Cruises and angling trips can be arranged for all occasions although hen and stag parties are very popular.
Skipper and owner of PISCES II is Peyon Cunningham, a commercial fisherman all his life with a vast knowledge of where to fish and what is likely to be caught.
Indeed it was with this in mind when SKY TV decided to bring Paul Young from ‘Hooked on Fishing’ and the camera crew for a trip on the Lough that Peyton was the man for the job. He certainly delivered the goods and a most successful and enjoyable days fishing was broadcast world wide.
Peyton is a keen angler and when he is not attending to the passengers he will slip a line over board and try for himself!

Bird watching Cooley peninsula
April is the month when many of the winter species leave for their breeding grounds further north and summer species arrive to breed here in Ireland. The arrival of swallows and terns is the signal of the start of spring. The accompanying chorus of songbirds and hopefully sunny weather makes for a different birding experience to winter in. Carlingford and its environs is an ideal place to watch birds, both for beginners and for experts. The combination of habitats include wide area of mudflat and sand-flat in Carlingford Bay, the Lough's estuarine character beaches of both shingle and sand to the south mountain and woods in the surrounding countryside hedgerows, reed beds, marsh, streams and small ponds along the shore
Cooley Peninsula Wildlife Guide: http://www.carlingford.ie/index.php/activities-carlingford-louth-ireland/bird-watching-cooley-peninsula
Cooley Peninsula Wildlife Website: http://www.cooleywildlifephotography.com/


Bring out the Diva
telephone
Jackie 00 353 (0) 42 938 3710 or
Marion 00 353 (0)42 937 3799
website
www.bringoutthediva.com
For the ladies! Remember when you and your friends got ready for the teenage disco in one of your bedrooms. You shared clothes, gave opinions, applied each other's make -up and had the music pumping just to get you in the mood.
This was sometimes the best part of the evening. So Marion of Pearl beauty salon and day spa and Jackie of Hair at number one have developed a grown up version of this.
www.bringoutthediva.com is a fantastic start to your evening out or in, in magical Carlingford. Bring out your inner diva in the most opulent surroundings. Arrive at Hair at number one (www.hairatnumberone.com ) at the designated time wearing your 'glad rags' and we will do the rest.
Your party will have exclusive use of this luxurious salon (recently featured in Creative Head magazine and has been voted as one of the 100 great things about hairdressing in 2009).
On arrival your party will be welcomed by popping open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the birthday girl, hen, divorcee!! or whatever the occasion.

While Jackie and her team at Number one and Marion and her team of Pearl Beauty Salon and day spa (www.pearlbeautysalon.com) recently featured on Ireland AM, get to work meeting all your Diva hair and make up demands while your party enjoy the music, wine, food, cocktails and the unique atmosphere.
On completion not only are you looking the diva but feeling suitably geared up for whatever the rest of your night brings.
For more information log on to www.bringoutthediva.com or call Jackie on 042 9383710 or Marion on 042 9373799

Carlingford Cookery School Ghan House
Email info@ghanhouse.com
telephone
00 353 (0)42 937 3682
website
www.ghanhouse.com

If you want to know more about baking, seafood, entertaining your loved one via the kitchen or simply wish to watch the experts show you how, then there should be a course at the right time for most tastes. In addition the cookery school offers popular Gourmet nights - 8 courses devised by their head chef are nights to remember.
Their restaurant is open every Friday & Saturday - bookings essential and midweek by prior arrangement.
On Your Bike
Email kmckeybushire@gmail.com
telephone
00 353 (0) 87 239 7467


Tain Tours
Option 1: Bus Tour
Travel with Tain Tours on a historical journey through Cuchulainn country. Three hour guided bus tours, starting and finishing in medieval Carlingford. Explore Carlingford and the Cooley peninsula. Travel through the Cooley Mountains, visiting the legendary long woman's grave and taking in the breathtaking views of the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough.
Stop off at Riverstown, where you will learn the history of the Cooley distillery and sample some of the local whiskeys.
Option 2: Cycle and bus tour combined
From Carlingford cycle through the warm and welcoming landscape into the once thriving 19th century Port and Railway village of Greenore. Explore the hidden quiet roads and coastline of the peninsula, en-route we will stop at Lily Finnegans in Whitestown, a quaint and authentic Irish pub where you can quench your thirst.
From Lily Finnegans you will be transported by bus to Martins of Riverstown, where you will learn the history of Cooley distillery and sample some of the local whiskeys.
All groups catered for including Stag and Hen parties.

Option 3: Guided Mountain Walks
Come and walk the Cooley Mountains in the land of the legends. On a clear day the views are simply stunning from the summit of Slieve Foye Mountain.
Explore the famous Mourne wall while walking in the Mourne Mountains. (Transport from Carlingford by bus to the Mourne Mountains)
http://www.explorethemournes.com/
You will leave with a sense of achievement, good memories and tired limbs.
Catering for all levels and abilities, from low level to high level walks. All walks guided by experienced leaders.
All Tours start and finish in Carlingford.
For more information contact
Kevin 087 2397467
kmckeybushire@gmail.com


Bicycle Hire
Explore Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula. As you cycle through this warm and welcoming landscape you will encounter the magnificent Cooley Mountains, breathtaking views of Carlingford Lough and the Mourne mountains. Choose you own route or one of our suggested routes.
Route A (32 km challenging route)
This route will take you via Slieve Foy mountain road with fantastic views of Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains. En route visit Omeath Village as you cycle back to Carlingford along the coast road.
Route B (20km easy route with a few hills)
Alternatively explore the hidden quiet roads and coastline of the Cooley Peninsula. En route drop in and quench your thirst in ‘Lily Finegans’ a quaint authentic Irish pub in Whitestown. Continue on the coastal road to the heritage village of Greenore.
Bicycles specifications
Ladies and gents new touring bicycles: 21 speed with aluminum frame. Bicycles supplied with mudguards, rear pannier, repair kit, pump and lock.
Daily cost Weekly cost
€25 €60.00
Bikes delivered to your accommodation or Carlingford Tourist Office. Maps of suggested routes supplied

Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian Centre
Email info@ravensdalelodge.com
telephone
00 353 (0)42 937 1034
website
www.ravensdalelodge.com
Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian & Trekking Centre is situated in the heart of Ravensdale, just 10 minutes drive from historic Carlingford and an ideal location for trekking and horse riding. Nestled in beautiful countryside close to picturesque woods steeped in history and folklore, the centre enjoys an idyllic location against a backdrop of the Cooley Mountains.
As one of Ireland’s leading equestrian establishments they are unique in offering such a wide range of horse experience from horse riding lessons for all levels and exam training, to exhilarating cross country riding ,horse riding holidays, trekking in local stunning scenic routes, local and national competitions and facility hire.
The refurbished slated stone and brick buildings have been tastefully converted into stables with associated facilities, and the centre has been designed with the safety and comfort of both horse and handler in mind.

Greenore Golf Club
Email info@greenoregolfclub.com
telephone
00 353 (0)42 937 3678 / 3212
website
www.greenoregolfclub.com/
Greenore Golf Club situated in the picturesque Cooley Peninsula in North Co. Louth, Ireland, at the foot of Slieve Foy Mountain and on the shores of Carlingford Lough was founded in 1896.
Enjoying a surperb location, Greenore Golf Club is 19km from both Dundalk and Newry and 95kms equidistant between Belfast and Dublin. The course is just a five minute drive from the beautiful medieval village of Carlingford
Greenore is a magnificent course with a good mix of traditional links and heathland on the outside holes. An excellent test of Golf with testing wind shots into small greens, which are well bunkered with water in play on many holes. The course enjoys breathtaking views of the Mourne and Cooley Mountains.

Carlingford Walks
Email cfdwtours@yahoo.ie
telephone
00 353 (0)86 352 2732
Guided walking tours of the historic village of Carlingford, Co Louth.
Meander the narrow streets of Medieval Carlingford while our expert guide recounts it’s long and colourful history from Viking to modern times. The guided tour is an easy walk to numerous Normans ruins including King John’s Castle (1210), the 15th century Mint and the Dominican Friary (1305)
Special rates for school groups primary and secondary. Tour is an ideal field trip for transition year students

PRICE: €6 per person
Discounts offered for groups of 20 or more
Tour meets at Tourist Office car park, Carlingford (4 person minimum) Tour is approximately ONE HOUR in duration
BOOKING RECOMMENDED
TOURS AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
SCHEDULED TOURS ------------- APRIL – SEPTEMBER - Wed. through Sat and Bank Holiday Mon at 2pm
SCHEDULED TOURS------------- OCTOBER – MARCH - PLEASE RING OR EMAIL FOR DETAILS
Would you like a tour for a special event or occasion on a different day or time other than scheduled above? Call to book Other days and times available by advanced booking Private groups large and small catered for


Setanta Tours
Email info@setantatours.com
telephone
Peader
00353 871 335159
Aude
00353 851 442564
website
http:www.setantatours.com
Setanta Tours offers a range of guided heritage walks, cycling and minibus tours of the Carlingford Lough, Cooley Peninsula, Ring of Gullion and Mourne regions. All our tours are led by experienced archaeologists and heritage professionals.
A sample of our Tours include:
• Maeve’s Gap Historical Walk: enjoy a guided hill walk departing from and returning to Carlingford. Enjoy magnificent views over Carlingford Lough, the Mourne Mountains and across the Irish Sea (where the Isle of Man can be se en on a fine day). Suitable for walkers of all levels.
• Táin Cycling Loop: Cycle along the Táin Way and enjoy the Myth and Legends associated with of the beautiful Cooley Peninsula. (Bring your own bike or cycle hire available.)
• Ring of Gullion Bus Tour: tour the magical scenery of the Ring of Gullion and the Gap of the North and visit ancient forts, prehistoric burial places, and much more.
Scheduled tour dates and private tours available.
All Tours Available in English and French
Customised tours can be arranged.
Groups of all sizes welcome.
Please check website for details.


Walking in Carlingford
Enjoy a Walkers Welcome in Carlingford
Spring is the perfect time to get out and be active. The Cooley Peninsula is the perfect location to discover the outdoors on foot with fabulous scenery and walks for all abilities. Three new looped walks have been launched recently. The new looped walks are : Common's Loop, Slieve Foye Loop and Barnavave Loop, these walks are all located in Medieval Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula and they offer walkers the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular surroundings and natural beauty. These loops are designed to suit average levels of fitness and are well serviced, catering for the occasional and leisure walker. The routes will give walkers a taste of Irish folklore as they pass the resting place of Fionn MacCool - Slieve Foye - and the battle ground in Cooley where Cuchulain defended Ulster against the armies of Queen Meabh of Connaught. Look out for the Walkers Welcome sign in accommodation premises.
MAPS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARLINGFORD LOOPED WALKS
Slieve Foye Looped Walk Map
Slieve Foye Looped Walk Instructions
Barnavave Looped Walk Map
Barnavave Looped Walk Instructions
Commons Looped Walk Map
Commons Looped Walk Instructions
The medieval village of Carlingford is a delight to stroll around with its shops, restaurants, coffee shops, traditional pubs and craft shops.
The town and surrounding area is a haven for walkers, offering beautiful looped walks such as the above looped walks.
Contact the tourist office for information regarding new walks just introduced: info@carlingford.ie

Note for Walkers
Farmers who have grazing rights on Annaverna, Ballymakellett and Doolargy mountains on the western side of the Cooley Mountains met recently with hill walkers, cyclists and the local National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) Ranger to highlight their frustration with dogs, motorbikes and quad bikes disturbing sheep. The NPWS Ranger explained that most of this area is designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) to protect flora and fauna. New regulations were introduced in 2010 banning the use of off road vehicles on the SAC due to the damage they cause.
People who visit the Ravensdale are for recreation are asked not to bring dogs (even on a lead) onto the hills, to close gates, respect property and to minimise the impact of their activities on farmer's livelihoods. Sheep when pregnant are very vulnerable if chased or worried by dogs. The presence of a dog, even on a lead, can be distressing to sheep. Farmers are entitled to shoot any dog that worries their livestock.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

The Perfect Wedding


When it comes to planning the perfect wedding no two people will have the same idea as to what is most important!

Date

Location

Wedding Package

• Date
Some couples may want a particular date and plan the entire wedding around this; others may be more interested in a location and take any date which is available.
The Date and time of year in which your wedding is, will have an effect on other aspects of your day such as a winter wedding may have a Mulled wine reception to warm your guests from the winter chill, whereas a summer wedding may have a refreshing sparkling wine reception. Some couple may find a winter themed wedding more idealistic with the reception taking place in the dark winter evening in a location which is romantic, with dim lighting and flicker of tea lights on each tables and a fairy light backdrop enhancing top table, Others would prefer the a bright summers day where there guests can enjoy the afternoon in a Hotels Gardens, Summer is a fantastic way to make the most of your wedding, after all, most people enjoy the breezy summer days!









• Location
When considering a location for your wedding the main thing you must take into account is there are two parts of your wedding to organise – The wedding ceremony and wedding reception. The traditional chapel wedding is still a favorite choice for many couples, many having their local chapel in mind. When choosing your location you should look for a venue which is s easily assessable for all your guests and which also have accommodation facilities for your guests to stay over.
If however you are planning a Civil Ceremony you have the option of choosing a venue that will host both your the ceremony and the reception!

• Wedding Package
Choosing a location which has an inclusive wedding package has many benefits for the Bridal Couple –
Many Hotels offer all inclusive wedding packages which include your meal,
Red carpet & Sparkling wine reception, Tea coffee and biscuits for all your guests, the wedding dinner, evening buffet, Chair covers and fairy light backdrop along with a long list of other offers which cut back on costs!
Hotels will have a personal wedding planner for your reception who will take on all the details and your requirements and to ensuring the organising and planning of your day is stress free and enjoyable. They will help sort out all the details of your wedding as well as having unique ideas for your perfect day. They work out how you can keep to your budget while making the wedding package work for you.
Having a wedding planner means you don’t have to worry about things being done on your wedding day like are the napkins folded, is the champagne poured, is the band here? The Wedding planner and team will look after all of this for you; they take care of everything, removing all the stress from you!
Since you are spending a large sum of money with the hotel, you will be well looked after, they will give you the attention you need and make sure that you are happy and stress free so you can concentrate on enjoying your big day




After you have your date and location picked and booked, everything else will perfectly fall into place and you can enjoy the run up to your wedding and the other important details such as picking the “Perfect Dress”
If your are planning your wedding and want a relaxed stress free build up to your perfect wedding day contact Four Seasons Hotel Carling ford or Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan
For more information on our exclusive wedding deals visit our websites www.4seasonshotel.ie or www.fourseasonshotelcarlingford.ie
Or call us on: Carling ford – 0429373530, Monaghan - 04781888

Planning the Perfect Hen Party

It can be an overwhelming experience to plan the perfect hen night. Everyone has high expectations for this big event and you want to make sure the Brides Hen is everything she expects and more.
Not only is it hard to plan the perfect event, but you also have the worry and stress that you have included everyone on the invite list, get value for money and an affordable package to suit your hens, transport, Entertainment which will be right for everyone in attendance.. The list goes on…
To help you out we have a short guide to planning the perfect hen Party.
With more than enough to occupy the bride's mind, she'll be relying on her friends to bring home the bacon and sort out the specifics relating to the hen weekend.
There is no definitive guide on how to carry a hen weekend off with perfection, but here are a few rules and guidelines to get you started.
The main areas to tick off are:
Who?
Where?
When?
How to get there? &
What to do?
Everything else is just window dressing.

1. Who?
Ideally there should be no more that three people on your Hen Party Planning Committee. The smaller the committee the easier it will be to make decisions and get things rolling. Ask the Bride for a guest list of names that include the following brands of hen guests:-
Definite
This is the hard-core souls who the bride wants there no matter what the circumstances.
Possible
This will include people who she hasn't seen for a little while and isn't sure of how likely they are to come, what with commitments, children and the like.
Have-To's
This increasingly familiar pattern, also duplicated with stag nights these days, includes the prospective in-laws' relevant members being invited to proceedings, usually with the bride's secret hope that they can't actually come so that she can totally enjoy herself without being on her best behaviour but will still look a great daughter-in-law for having offered in the first place! Sometimes includes oddballs and space cadets who are long-time friends of someone on the 'definites' list, and thereby have to be invited.
Definitely Not's
Occasionally, the bride in question may have a couple of names who would one day have made the 'Have To's' list, but now, for reasons she would prefer not to mention are definely not welcome to the party.

2. Where
The bride will doubtless have pencilled down a shortlist of possible locations, though she probably won't care as long as it meets all her requirements. This is where your real work begins, for the venue has to be somewhere that will be easy enough for everyone to get to without it being somewhere they've all been plenty of times before; somewhere that is an exciting prospect, but not so far that the travel costs put people off; somewhere that is original and memorable but isn't going to be jam-packed with other hen parties doing exactly the same thing.
At this point, whilst deciding on where you want to base the fun and frolics, you will also need to know what approximate budget everyone is looking towards. It is no use going off and doing loads of research on a crammed itinerary in Newcastle if the cost per person doubles that of what most guests can afford. As the coordinator, you have to disprove the famous adage and keep all of the people happy absolutely all of the time.

3. When
This will be closely linked with your decision on where to go. Where the guests themselves live, what time each person can get to the hotel on the Friday, what time they each need to get back on the Sunday, etc. Ideally your journey should not be more than a 2 hour drive, we you want to make the most of your weekend and have fun, not spend hours travelling to the destinations and getting home.

4. What To Do
A massive part of the success of your weekend will be not so much where you are as what you do. Commonly, the bride will suggest one or two things that she's heard about or had recommended, but apart from that the itinerary will be in your hands. Naturally, you want a Good Hotel offering Leisure Facilities and nightlife close by and a sit-down meal while you're there, but you might be asked to sort out anything from a day's Pampering to some karting too. As with the choice of dates, try to dissuade the bride from being too specific, just in case her original preference of Rally Karts, Medieval Banquet and Horse Riding hits an availability snag!
Try to imagine what cocktail of events will most suit and please the spread of guests likely to attend - would everyone really go for Quad Biking over a visit to a Spa? - and also consider that you need to hit the middle ground between not having enough to do and having too regimented a line-up. Easy? Yeah, right.
On a serious note, we would recommend that hen parties do not partake in Paintballing if you don't want bruises for the big day (this can also apply to Clay Pigeon Shooting if you're planning on wearing a short sleeved dress on the wedding day).
Finally, the weekend can always have a theme too, should the lady of the hour so desire.
It's a big job for only the most seasoned multi tasker, but when you choose a Package at The Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club in either Carlingford or Monaghan, we can assure you that everyone will be delighted with their Fun Filled Weekend.
For more information on our Hen Packages visit our websites:
www.4seasonshotel.ie www.4seasonshotelcarlingford.ie
Follow us on Facebook: Hen Party Ireland

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Calling All Sporting Officials ! Hold a Dinner Dance & Get €1000 sponsorship for your Club

Calling All Sporting Officials ! Hold a Dinner Dance & Get €1000 sponsorship for your Club

Make your next Club Dinner Dance unforgetable at The Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club, Carlingford or Monaghan

PLUS €1000 SPONSORSHIP FOR YOUR CLUB !

Just €30 per person (Min. 150 guests)



Package Includes:

4 Course Dinner with Choice of Turkey & Ham or Sirloin of Beef for Main Course
Banqueting Facilities for up to 350 people
Complimentary Band
Chair Covers (Optional - Additional cost)
Floral Centrepieces
Personalised Souvenir Menus
Napkins to co ordinate with Club Colours
Special Accommodation Packages €45 per person sharing B&B
Free Car Parking
10% Allowance on Sterling


Call our banqueting departments for more information

Monaghan
tel: 047 81888
Email: info@4seasonshotel.ie
www.4seasonshotel.ie

Carlingford
Tel: 042 937 3530
email: Lorraine@fshc.ie
www.4seasonshotelcarlingford.ie

Saturday, May 14, 2011

New technology on the Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club Facebook !

The Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club, Carlingford, has recently updated their Facebook page.
Over the last few months, the hotel has seen a huge increase in interest with their Facebook page as they regularly use this page to post pictures of their Wedding Couples, Last Minute Deals and new Offers and Packages.
Facebook Friends really appreciate the great last minute offers and the response from them has been fantastic.
Wedding Couples that are thinking of getting married at the hotel or have their Wedding Booked with the Four Seasons Hotel, are visiting the facebook page on a regular basis, they are using the facebook page to share ideas, avail of the discounts offered by other local Wedding Suppliers and they love to read the comments and reviews from the recently married couples.

The Marketing Department at the hotel has now integrated the Website and Facebook, to make it even more useful for its facebook friends.
You can now make a booking directly though the facebook page, purchase a gift voucher and leave a review, which will be seen on the facebook page and on the Website.

So if your interested in staying at the Four Seasons Hotel for a short break, Family Getaway or for a great last minute deal, join their facebook page now.
FACEBOOK Four Seasons Carlingford. Or link via their website
www.4seasonshotelcarlingford.ie

A Taste of Carlingford - A Taste of the Four Seasons Hotel !

The Taste of Carlingford this weekend!

The delicious Taste of Carlingford festival is happening this Sat 14th, Sun 15th & Mon 16th May.
Friday night will kick off the celebrations of culture and cuisine with a 100 meals giveaway! The Four Seasons Hotel gave away 10 Dinner Vouchers on the Regional Radio LMFM and many other Restaurant will participate !

Over the Saturday and Sunday, the festival will offer an opportunity to sample local produce served in the destination that has become well known for its dining out. Amidst the street music, you are invited to each eaterie as they emerge onto the streets to welcome you to taste their fare.
In contrast to the contemporary approach of the gastronomic servings, the family orientated activities remain traditional. The childrens Crab Fishing competition, offering a prize for the ugliest crab, Pretty Pets Show sponsored by Avenue Vetenary and The Children’s Treasure Hunt are all organised to entertain the little people and we don’t mean leprechauns this time!
The experienced archaeologist guides from Setanta Tours will lead the poplar Maeves Gap Historical Walk and Carlingford Walking Tours will be offering guided walks around the historical town. For those that have never tried the watersports in Carlingford Lough – make sure and grab the opportunity during the festival as Carlingford Adventure Centre will be offering free kayaking in the Harbour on Sunday.

The famous Belfast Continental Market will be participating in the festival adding an intercultural flavour to the festivities. With a colourful display of food and crafts including Peruvian knitwear, Italian stalls selling Biscotti, mini Italian cakes and Italian soft nougat. French and continental cheeses will neighbour a traditional German schwenkgrille stall selling giant bratwurst. The market will also feature one of the best travelling Breton Patisseries selling homemade French tarts baked regularly throughout the day. Positioned in the heart of the quaint medieval village near to the Tourist Information office, it will be open from 9am to 5.30pm on both days, Sunday & Monday.

‘It is nice to spread the festival into the Monday as it gives locals a chance to browse and enjoy the festive atmosphere comfortably. Our festivals tend to attract a tremendous amount of visitors and are very important to us and our local economy. But its nice when the local community get an opportunity to enjoy our festivals too’.

So it’s Fun, Food and Frolics in Carlingford this Saturday, Sunday and Monday – Dont miss it!

The festival is supported by the local businesses including The Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club, the local community, Fáilte Ireland and Louth Council.
 
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