November Shopping Break

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Overnight accommodation in the Ardmore Hotel

Breakfast included each morning

Carparking is included in all of our rates

€25.00 per person sharing per night

Available to stay until 30th November

Simply click on the above for availability or call 01 8648300 to book

Wine & Dine For €59.00

Cream Restaurant is pleased to announce our Wine & Dine for 59 offer

Four Course Meal for Two People

Choose from our new A La Carte Menu

Bottle of House Wine

€59.00 per couple

To book call 01 8648300 or email reservations@ardmore-hotel.com

Reservations Friday and Saturday Evenings 5.30-10pm

Culture Night Tonight

A little reminder to all that tonight is culture night, there is lots to do in Dublin and for tonight most of it is free.

For more details check out this website-

http://www.culturenight.ie/

Aviva Stadium

Last night I went on a trip to the Aviva Stadium. It was great to see the new Stadium, it is fantastic. I had a look around the players dressing rooms, you wouldnt believe the luxury- plunge pools, practice pitches & they even have a surgeon onsite with their own theatre during the big matches- theres also a dentists chair where players can be seen to straight away. Not forgetting of course the large plasma screen in the medical area so that noone misses the match. It will of course be a different scene there tonight when Aviva hosts the first concert Micheal Buble- hopefully for all those attending the weather stays fine and everyone has a good night..

Dublin- An Emerging City

I had the fortune last week to be invited for the opening of the Dublin Convention Centre.

Its impressive and innovative architecture captures attention as soon as Spencer Dock comes into view. Inside the Convention Centre is full of all the modern facilities and equipment that could possibly be required for a modern day conference. Most impressive is the 2000 seater auditorium & the fact that the convention centre is carbon nuetral and sustainable- a plus for any conference organiser. Lunch was a delight- hard to imagine that the centre can cater for so many people with no fuss or problem.

The Convention Centre is a credit to all those who have worked on it in the past years, hopefully it will encourage more international conferences in Dublin, with bookings well on the way The Ardmore Hotel wish all involved the best of luck!!!

Congratulations

Congratulations to our Employee of the Season. I am pleased to annouce that Jennifer from Cream Restuarant is this Season's winner- Well Done

Grand Canal Theatre

Hi Folks,

I had my first trip to the newly opened Grand Canal Theatre this weekend. I went to see When Harry Met Sally, and I was really impressed. Its not often I would go to the theatre but its very nice, comfortable seats and most importantly not huge queues to buy refreshments. The play itself was terrific and I even got my photo taken with the leading lady...
Then back to the Grand Canal Hotel for a spot of lunch, the Chicken Goujons are to die for, washed down by a nice cool beer- managed to catch the end of the football on the big screen, sure what more can you ask for?

Nora

Airport Special

Going away this summer?

Why not check out our Airport Special which includes transfer to Dublin Airport on the day of departure. Start your holiday in style- click on the picture below to book

Nora the Explorer!

Hi all,

I’m back! I’ve just had the most wonderful day in the Botanic Gardens in North Dublin. It’s like a little hidden gem in such a lively bustling city such as Dublin!
Just like Glasnevin Graveyard and Museum I was able to take a leisurely walk from the Ardmore Hotel (well that was after I had a little rest after the big lovely Full Irish breakfast I had in the Cream Restaurant-compliments to the chef!)
So anyway I got to the Gardens and was immediately struck by the beautiful smell of the hundreds of flowers, plants and trees that call this place home.
I have to say my favourite part of my visit was feeding the ducks in the many ponds and streams,( I’m not actually sure if you’re allowed do that-oops!), while feeding the ducks I was delighted to find a cheeky pair of squirrels inching their way toward me to try get some bread! I had never seen anything like it they’re obviously well used to people!
Another beautiful part of the Botanic Gardens is the Rose Garden, filled with hundreds of roses, all different types and colours-and the fragrance! My word, it was heavenly!
I ended up spending the whole day there just following all the little paths and bridges to one beautiful garden after another, it was wonderful.
I definitely think I’ll be making a return trip before I leave Dublin!
But for now it’s back to the Ardmore- I’ve had a craving for the chef’s hot and spicy chicken wings all day!- I might even have a pint of Guinness to wash it down!
Well bye for now I’ll be back soon

Nora

Nora The Explorer!

Well I am finally getting around to logging in. Since arriving at the Ardmore Hotel I have had such a time exploring North Dublin that I havent had a moment. Last Saturday Night I had such a great time singing and dancing in Premier Bar that I almost couldnt talk or walk on Sunday. Terrific band and night. However I did manage to make it for the Sunday Carvery- Roast Chicken with fab vegetables and my favourite Mash- extra gravy for me please chef!

Anyway on Monday I set off on the short walk to the new Glasnevin Museum, what a unique idea- a museum attached to the cemetary- dont think there is another one anywhere else in the world. The weather was lovely and walking over the hill towards Glasnevin Cemetary it is hard to imagine that there is over one million people buried there.

The museum itself lived up to expectation with City of the Dead being far more interesting than its gloomy title sounds. The entire exhibition is thought provoking and it is difficult not to feel insignificant when presented with many books toys and possessions belonging to people buried in the graveyard.

I enjoyed stories from the Grave Diggers- recorded years ago in Kavanaghs pub as well as a film about the history including the Body Snatchers..

Many famous people are buried in Glasnevin Cemetary including Maude Gonne, Luke Kelly and Christy Brown. I spent hours flicking through the touch screens absorbing the information. All in all a very enjoyable and unique experience.

By the time I walked back to the Ardmore Hotel I was shattered, just popped in for the one glass of guinness in Premier Bar and lo and behold there were a few of my buddies from Saturday Night, a friendlier bunch you couldnt meet with Jim holding court at the end of the bar reading out the most interesting parts of the paper!

This morning I have indulged with a delicious breakfast of Waffles, covered in Maple Syrup in Cream Restaurant so I am set up for the day. Ill update you again soon about my travels in North Dublin as soon as I can.

Take Care til then, Nora

Daily Specials

Why not take a look at our Specials Menu for today and come down to the Premier Bar for lunch to try it for yourself!

Cream of Celery & Apple Soup

Roast Loin of Bacon with a Parsley Sauce served with Mixed Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes

Oven Roasted Pork & Leek Sausage served with Mixed Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Grilled Fresh Seabreem served in a Hollandaise Sauce

Roast Vegetable Quiche served with Side Salad

Chocolate & Hazelnut Meringue Roulade served with Fresh Cream

Nora The Explorer!!

Watch this space- from Monday onwards we will be handing our blog over every week to Nora the Explorer..

Nora the Explorer as she is known is a guest of ours who has recently returned to Ireland from abroad. Such was her delight when she discovered a hotel located on the very spot of the Premier Dairies Factory that she checked in straight away. Many happy memories from an era long gone.

Nora will be staying with us at the Ardmore Hotel for the next six months and plans to pack as much into those six months as possible.

Nora intends to discover North Dublin as it is now. Starting with a trip to Glasnevin Museum and Cemetery. She has agreed to share her voyage of discovery with our guests and will update the blog as she goes. Visits will include the many attractions that are within easy distance of the Ardmore Hotel. We have recommended some but I am sure that there will be many more that we havent thought of- perhaps you can give her some advice? Sometimes we take for granted the many terrific places on our doorstep.

So far on the list after the Museum & Cemetery have been explored are The Botanic Gardens, Croke Park Stadium, Dublin Zoo, the Phoenix Park, National Aquatic Centre, Farmleigh House, Aras an Uachtarain, Charlestown, Finglas village, the local Farmers Market in Glasnevin Industrial Estate, Dublinia, Hurly Burly for the neices and nephews and obviously a trip to Dublin City to visit all the City has to offer. The list goes on... Sign up to our blog for the first of many adventures from Nora the Explorer...

Daily Specials

Come down to the Premier Bar for some lunch, we have our daily specials menu from 12.30 until 3pm and an extensive Bar Menu until 10pm

Todays Specials are:

Cream of Vegetable Soup

Roast Crown of Turkey with Herb Stuffing in a Red Wine Gew served with mixed vegetables, baby boiled and roasted potatoes

Half Roast Chicken with Herb Stuffing served with mixed vegetables, baby boiled and roasted potatoes

Beef & Mushroom Pie served with mixed vegetables, baby boiled and roasted potatoes

Warmed Vegetable Quiche served with side salad and coleslaw

Black Forrest Gateau

Specials Menu

Come down to the Premier Bar for Lunch, you wont be disappointed we have something to suit everyones needs!

Wild Mushroom Soup

Roast Sirloin of Beef in a Red Wine Gravy with Baby Boiled and Roasted Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables

Spaghetti Bolognese with Parmesan Cheese

Thai Red Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice

Seafood Vol au Vont with Side Salad

Tiramisu with Fresh Cream

Soccer Sunday!

Today is the last day of the Premiership, come on down to the Premier Bar and catch the games and treat yourself to a Carvery Dinner while you're here!

Kick off at 4pm

Arsenal-v-Fullham

Aston Villa-v-Blackburn

Bolton-v-Birmingham

Burnley-v-Spurs

Chelsea-v-Wigan

Everton-v-Portsmouth

Hull-v-Liverpool

Man Utd-v-Stoke

West Ham-v-Man City

Wolves-v-Sunderland

Carvery served until 5.30pm

Friday Specials in the Premier Bar

Happy Days it's Friday again! Why not treat yourself to Lunch in the Premier Bar from our Specials Menu, we have something to suit everyone's tastes!

Cream of Seafood Soup €4.50

Loin of Bacon with Parsley Sauce served with Boiled Baby & Roast Potatoes & Vegetables €11.00

Grilled Whole Rainbow Trout in a Lemon Butter with Boiled Baby & Roast Potatoes & Vegetables €11.00

Spaghetti Bolognese with Fresh Parmasan €10.00

Oven Baked Vegetable Quiche with Chips & Side Salad €7.50

Chocolate Fudge Cake with Fresh Cream €4.00

Daily Specials

Why not treat yourself this Bank Holiday Monday and come to the Premier Bar for our Daily Special!

Homemade Lasagne with Chips & a Side Salad for just €10.00

Carvery Lunch

Why not give youself a break from cooking and treat yourself to a Carvery Lunch at the Ardmore Hotel?

Homemade Vegetable Soup

Roast Barron of Beef with Horseradish Sauce

Roast Crown of Turkey with Herb Stuffing

Homemade Lasagne

Half Roast Chicken

Battered Cod

All of the above served with Mashed & Roasted Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables & Gravy

Communion Meals

Is your child making their Communion in May?

Why not let us make the day a bit more special for you with our Communion Meals Offer

A 4 course meal for €20 and childrens menu for only €13!

and if you quote the Ardmore Blog when booking the Communion Child will dine for free!

So give us a call on 01 8648300, we look forward to sharing in your special day..

Why not treat yourself and eat out tonight?

Why not come down to the Premier Bar tonight and try one of the many dishes off our Bar Menu?

We have something to suit everyones taste at the Premier Bar:

• Chicken Goujans/Cocktail Sausages & Chips for the Kids

• Chicken Wings/ Nachos for a Light Snack

• Homemade Burger/Sirloin Steak for Dinner

• And lets not forget our mouthwatering Chocolate Fudge Cake for Dessert!

So why not give yourself a break from cooking tonight and come join us in the Premier Bar, we're serving until 10pm tonight!

Lazy Weekends at the Ardmore Hotel

Enjoy a lazy weekend at the Ardmore Hotel by booking our new Late Bird Package

From €39.00 per person sharing you can enjoy:

• Overnight accommodation
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• Free Carparking
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• Late Checkout until 2.30pm
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• Brunch in Premier Bar until 4pm
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• Bacon, Eggs, Toast, Croissant and Fruit with Tea/Coffee and Juice
• Live music Every Saturday and Sunday

Click Here to check availability

Travel Updates

For latest details on Travel at Dublin Airport we would advise guests to

click here to go to RTE's Live Updates

Updates are being posted as they occur.

The Ardmore Hotel is happy to offer reduced rates to any guests stranded due to Air Travel Problems, whilst we have availability remaining we are offering our lowest rate of €45.oo room only for tonight and tommorrow night.

Rooms can be booked online www.ardmore-hotel.com or by calling 01 8648300

Dublin Zoo

Did you know that the Ardmore Hotel is about a ten minute drive from Dublin Zoo?

Our Zoo Special is just €219 and includes a three night stay for a family of two children and two adults as well as a day pass to the Zoo. Enjoy Dublin with the Ardmore Hotel a short bus or car journey to the City Centre.

At the zoo, the new penguin area means that things just got a little bit more exciting. Click on the picture of the penguins to view the webcam and find out who is sleeping and who is running around!!

Or click on the elephant to see a pedicure being done-

Log on now to www.ardmore-hotel.com to book the Zoo Special or call 01 8648300

Zoo Special

Now Available to book online is the Zoo Special

The Ardmore hotel is just a 10 minute drive from the Fantastic Dublin Zoo

Stay overnight and when you book on our Zoo Special recieve a Family Pass for two adults and two children

Mothers Day at the Ardmore Hotel

Book now for Mother's Day the 14th of March

Four Course Meal in Cream Restaurant

Bookings are essential

Carvery served in Premier Bar

Music in Premier Bar on Saturday and Sunday Night

Call 01 8648300 for details

March at the Ardmore Hotel

March is going to be a crazy month for us here at the Ardmore Hotel,

Being just 10 mins from Croke Park and with free carparking at the hotel we are very busy in the coming weeks with the excitement of the six nations.

Sunday the 14th our Mother's Day menu in Cream Restaurant is just €20.00 per person, booking is essential but the Premier Bar Carvery doesnt require reservations.

St Patricks Day on the 17th should be great craic with Gale Force Playing traditional Irish Music from 4-6pm, again the carvery is available all day.

For more information go to http://www.ardmore-hotel.com/

to book a table for Mother's Day, call now on 01 8648300

Cream Restaurant

Book Now for Valentine's Weekend in Cream Restaurant

Only €30.00 per person for a delicious Four Course Meal

Glass of bubbly on arrival and a rose for the ladies

call now 01 8648300 or email reservations@ardmore-hotel.com

Early booking is recommended to avoid dissappointment

Facebook Competition

Join the Ardmore Hotel on Facebook and enter our Valentine's Competiton

Simply answer the question on facebook and be in with your chance to win a meal for two including a Bottle of wine

Log in now to enter http://www.facebook.com/

Elvis & The Dreamgirls

Don't miss Elvis & The Dreamgirls

31st of January at Premier Bar

Remember the Ardmore Hotel for live music every Saturday and Sunday

For more details call 01 8648300 or log on to www.ardmore-hotel.com

Ardmore Hotel

Just back from the Christmas Break and already we have had lots of enquiries about Valentine's Day, with it being a weekend it seems that the romantic among us are planning early this year.

The Ardmore Hotel with it's free carparking and live music is the ideal place to spend this Valentine's Weekend and we now have some very attractive rates available to book.

Click on the Picture below to see our special offers