Ardmore Hotel News

Visit to Tayto Park

2011-07-20T03:00:00.000-07:00

Mickey Mouse got a theme park rival – and his name is Tayto!

The crisps king has opened up a Disney-style fun park in Ashbourne last November. When I met Mr. Tayto he told me that when he was a young spud, fresh out of the ground, he always dreamt of one day opening his very own park; full of all of his favorite things; good craic, good grub, adventure, nature, animals, a few surprises and of course… us, the Tayto eaters of this great Nation!
You couldn’t come to Tayto Park and not hang out in the Tree House! Well I couldn’t although I would’ve loved it, even for 5 minutes. There aren’t many places where you could grab a tea in a tree! Built in the bows of Grand Old Oakley with platforms, rope bridges and a real Tree House full of sweet treats and home-made ice-cream, it’s a great place to hang out and get a bird’s eye view of Tayto Park.
The best part I loved it was the animals, that’s right Mr.Tayto has his own “safari”! In the pet corner you will find Bantam Chicken, Indian Runner Duck, and Nene Goose. Tayto Plains has rare breed farm animals like, Dexter cattle, Jacob sheep, Vietnamese pot bellied pigs, they even have buffalo’s and you can find them in the Buffalo Ring, Mr. Tayto has told me an interesting story that the Buffalo Ridge at Tayto Park is home for 15 years to Ireland’s first herd of American Bison. Over 20 buffalo roam the plains at Tayto Park; here they graze on the nutritious grasslands. To celebrate the arrival of their bison herd in Ireland they even developed their well known exotic Buffalo flavor crisps, yum yum.
A tipi also spelt te(e)pee) is a conical tent dwelling used by the Native Americans of the Great Plains. They are traditionally made of animal skins or birch bark and in modern times made of canvas.
Each of the Tipi’s in Tayto Park represents six different tribes and feature their tribal colors and decoration. Here just some of them - when you enter a Tipi it is traditional for a visitor to always go to the right. It is considered rude to walk between the center fire and another person. You must walk behind anyone sitting by the fire and they would lean forward to allow you to pass.
After exploring the park with Mr.Tayto, he invited me for a coffee in The Lodge Restaurant for a flavored chat. They also have some shops with some exclusive Tayto clothing, toys and gifts. So there is me and my trip to the lovely Tayto Park off I go to My Cheese & Onion Car Park.

Cheers,
Nora

Communion & Confirmation

2011-05-09T04:26:00.000-07:00

Our Confirmation and Communion Menus are now available.

€25.00 per person for full menu- Four Course Meal

€13.00 for Special Childrens Menu

Communion or Confirmation Child eats free

Menu can be adapted to suit budget and taste

Call us now on 01 8648300

Applecore Band

2011-03-30T18:48:00.000-07:00

Applecore Band are playing this Sunday in Premier Bar- which is of course Mother's Day, the one day of the year that once forgotten never forgiven.

Call us now if you haven't already and reserve your table for Cream Restaurant.

€25.00 per person for a delicious Four Course Meal

01 8648300

Mother's Day 3rd of April

2011-03-29T06:29:00.000-07:00

Don't forget Mother's Day on the 3rd of April

Father's Day is different- that last minute pair of socks are always appreciated but Mother's Day is something different. Forgetting about it would be disaster.

Join us at the Ardmore Hotel for Four Course Meal in Cream Restaurant

Now taking bookings €25.00 per person

Call us on 01 8648300 to reserve your table.

Smoking on Planes- would you believe it?

2011-03-01T00:48:00.000-08:00

I have just read an article on how the US have banned E Cigarettes..

Apparently these are smokeless cigarettes which people had been able to smoke on planes. Some kind of metal device which contains liquid nicotine solution which when heated creates vapour which may be inhaled.

Ha- it seems there is a way around everything these days. Hopefully this E Cigarette will catch on and it'll save everyone going outside in the cold to smoke during parties or on a night out. We're alright thankfully- at the hotel there is an outside patio area which isn't just a pleasant place to sit on a sunny day but also has a heated area for those that get the craving.

St Patrick's Day

2011-02-28T09:39:00.000-08:00

I really cant believe that it is the beginning of March tomorrow and I am already being asked to book people in for for St Patrick's Day.

Of course we are going to have the usual Traditional Irish Music in Premier Bar in the Afternoon with Gale Force which is always a hit.

On top of that this year our Bar Staff have come up with a hooray of cocktails to suit the occasion.

For the smaller supporters of our patron saint there is face painting and colouring.

But if you do have suggestions be sure to let us know...

A Happy Valentine's Day indeed

2011-02-15T01:25:00.000-08:00

Whilst the rest of us were thanking our lucky stars for all the cards, chocolates and flowers a certain couple were thankful to be alive. Their car was hit by a train yesterday afternoon after a previous driver left the level crossing gate open. Quick thinking saved the day and the couples car was hit at the front only with both of them and the 170 passengers walking away without a scratch.
Now thats a story to tell the grandkids...

The World's first Interactive Cemetery Museum

2011-02-14T06:12:00.000-08:00

At the Marketing Agency at the 2011 Satellite Broadband Ireland Digital Media Awards, which were presented at a ceremony in the Convention Centre on Friday evening Martello Media won the Best Digital Design for a project with the Glasnevin Museum.

Martello implemented the world's first interactive cemetery museum, showing the social, historical, political and artistic development of modern Ireland through the seven generations of people buried there. The company took the overall prize as it received most marks from each of the 20 judges.

The Museum- a stone's throw from the Ardmore Hotel is well worth a visit.

Celebrations in Waitangi

2011-02-14T03:20:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken in Northland on Waitangi day where people in New Zealand celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Thankfully for St Patrick's Day one of the most popular traditions is to go to the Parade, enjoy the festival and head to the local for a couple of pints of the good stuff.
To wake us up in the afternoon on the 17th of March we have traditional Irish Music in Premier Bar- no swim suits necessary to celebrate here..

Romance is alive and kicking in Ireland

2011-02-11T08:01:00.000-08:00

We were beginning to get a bit worried as we hadn't had many people mention Valentine's Day, but fear not ladies Romance is alive and kicking in Ireland. In typical male style we have been inundated today with Boyfriends and Husbands calling to arrange something special for that someone special..

And why not? With our Wine and Dine Menu of €59.00 per couple including a bottle of wine you can dine in Cream Restaurant without breaking the bank.

Call 01 8648300 if you haven't already booked your table

PS Ladies- remember in this day and age if your man hasn't organised something then take charge and book the table yourself.

Call 01 8648300 or email reservations@ardmore-hotel.com

Things heating up in the political arena..

2011-02-10T00:41:00.000-08:00

With things heating up in the political arena its nice to see that there is a lighter side to it all. Apparently Paddy Power and Assets Model agency are teaming up to see who is the best looking candidate.. The Dail Dudes and Darlings.. For the winner if things don't work out politically they can sign for a contract with Assets Model Agency where the airbrushing wont be on the political posters it will be in magazines and adverts instead.

We have seen our fair share of faces at Election Meetings and 'Think Tanks' here at the Ardmore Hotel over the last few weeks and even months but lets face it with Evening Meeting rooms available from €80.00 for up to a 100 people its not like anyone of the parties can be accused of not being thrifty by booking our meeting rooms...

www.ardmore-hotel.com

Evening Meeting Rooms 6-11pm for up to 100 delegates from only €80.00

call 01 8648300

Dublin- Jameson Film Festival

2011-02-09T07:51:00.000-08:00

From the free to the not so free Dublin is always an exciting place to be. So this time of year I get really excited when I know that the count down to the Dublin Jameson Film Festival has begun..

Starting on the 17th of February and running events in sevaral locations the Festival runs until February 27th.

www.ardmore-hotel.com

Gone Crazy...

2011-02-01T03:54:00.000-08:00

Its official- the Reservations Team has gone Crazy..

This weekend the 4th and 5th of February people can book for just €44.00 room only on the prepay rates but hurry and book before they come to their senses

And why not book the Wine & Dine Offer in Cream Restuarant

For only €59.00 per couple it is fantastic value

Choose your Four Course Meal from the A La Carte Menu and then receive a bottle of Wine as part of the offer

Call 01 8648300 to book

Also available on Valentine's weekend and the 14th of February

Valentine's Weekend

2011-01-31T05:12:00.000-08:00

Book Now for Valentines weekend

Rooms available from €70 Bed and Breakfast

You can avail of our popular wine & dine menu all through February

Only €59.00 per couple including bottle of wine

call 01 8648300 to book

Wine & Dine For €59.00

2011-01-11T07:47:00.000-08:00

Yes its true you can wine and dine your other half for only €59.00

Offer is available Friday and Saturday Evenings in Cream Restaurant

Includes a Four Course Meal from our A La Carte Menu for Two People

As a special Treat the offer also includes a bottle of Wine Per Couple

Book Now on 01 8648300 and mention the Wine & Dinner offer when booking

November Shopping Break

2010-10-11T03:18:00.000-07:00

Book Now for your November Shopping Break

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

2010-10-08T02:23:00.001-07:00

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

2010-09-24T01:25:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-24T01:18:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-14T13:31:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-14T07:14:00.001-07:00

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

2010-07-05T02:16:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-22T02:15:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-06-10T02:22:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-06-04T00:22:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-03T02:21:00.000-07:00

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!!

2010-05-28T04:57:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-26T02:48:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-19T03:45:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-05-09T00:43:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-07T03:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-03T03:24:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-02T07:56:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-01T02:29:00.000-07:00

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?

2010-04-21T09:20:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-20T06:32:00.000-07:00

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

Click Here to check availability

Travel Updates

2010-04-19T00:37:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-13T02:32:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-11T04:06:00.001-08:00

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

2010-03-05T03:51:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-01T08:19:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-01T02:48:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-22T08:43:00.000-08:00

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

Elvis & The Dreamgirls

2010-01-13T04:04:00.001-08:00

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

2010-01-05T04:54:00.000-08:00

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

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

2009-12-22T03:27:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our guests and patrons over the last year. Thank you for continuing to choose the Ardmore Hotel and for making 2009 a special year.

With our Italian weekend to celebrate Valentines Day in February, Tradtional Music throughout the year and on St Patricks Day, and not forgetting our Elvis Night in June 2009 was the most enjoyable year yet

The real highlight of the year though was not only our Christmas Party Nights but this year our Kiddies Christmas Party was brilliant fun, with the Magic Fairy and of course Santa himself who came to visit.

2010 is already shaping up to be as much fun, along with all of the usual events we will be celebrating being open for 5 years this June. Keep a look out for details of the celebrations.

Merry Christmas from all of the Staff and Management at the Ardmore Hotel, we look forward to seeing you in the new year

Christmas Parties

2009-12-09T04:01:00.000-08:00

Although we are now fully booked at the Ardmore Hotel Kiddies Christmas Party we still have some places left on the following nights on the Christmas Party Package

Friday the 11th & 18th of December

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of December

Our Deal of the Decade is available on New Years Eve for €139.00

This deal includes Overnight accommodation, Four Course Meal in Cream Restaurant, Carparking, Entertainment, Breakfast in the morning and Late check out at 3pm. Click on the Champagne above to book now and ring in the New Year and Decade at the Ardmore Hotel

Book now by calling 01 8648300 or email reservations@ardmore-hotel.com

December Deal

2009-11-30T04:11:00.000-08:00

December Deal at the Ardmore Hotel

Click on Santa above to book your Weekend in December

From €99.00 per person sharing

This Great Deal includes accommodation on Friday and Saturday Night

Choose an evening to have a Four Course Meal in Cream Restaurant with a Complimentary Glass of wine

Listen to the live music from 10pm each evening followed by a DJ

Overnight Carparking is included as well as a full Irish Breakfast each morning

Call 01 8648300 to book or click on the picture above

Internet Saver Rates

2009-11-23T07:55:00.000-08:00

Book our new internet saver rate and receive 15% off when you book for 3 nights

Carparking included in all of our rates
Wifi is free for guests and patrons
Live Music every Friday and Sunday until December

Book now

Kids Christmas Party

2009-11-17T07:15:00.001-08:00

Now taking bookings for the Kids Christmas Party

Limited number of places available so booking early is advised

Call 01 8648300 to book or for details click the picture

Music every weekend

2009-11-16T06:38:00.000-08:00

Premier Bar this weekend

Friday Night Music with Bluemoon

Sunday Night the fantastic Applecore

Bar menu served until 10pm Monday - Saturday

Sunday Carvery available 12.30-5pm

www.ardmore-hotel.com

Rivermount Football Team at the Ardmore Hotel

2009-11-13T05:34:00.000-08:00

Last week Sheila Baird our General Manager presented players at Rivermount Football Club with a smart new football kit. We wish them all the best this season, especially since our Barman, Robert who has been with the hotel since the Ardmore Hotel opened in 2005 plays for the team and is seen in this photo looking very smart indeed!!

Cocktails in Premier Bar

2009-10-30T09:37:00.000-07:00

Spent the Afternoon tasting the cocktails that will be available at the Halloween Party Tommorrow, feeling a bit tipsy.

My favourite is the Bloody Scream but the rest of them are mouthwatering as well!!

Looking forward to tommorrow night- Remember Fancy Dress is not essential but will be fun!!

Party starts around 9pm, Cocktails only €6.00 and music from the DJ

Still rooms available at the crazy rate of €55.00

Call 01 8648300 0r email reservations@ardmore-hotel.com

Halloween Weekend

2009-10-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

Its getting close now, hopefully the weather stays good for the weekend. Strange this year that we have already had the bank holiday but at the Ardmore Hotel we are still looking forward to the weekend. With our Fancy Dress Party for Halloween, plenty of cocktails and music its bound to be a good night.

We still have rooms available at €55.00 for the room and the receptionists have details of a Halloween Ghost Tour that is taking place nearby so if you want them to send you the details just let them know.

Call reception on 01 8648300

http://www.ardmore-hotel.com/

The Ardmore Hotel is located in North Dublin, between Finglas and Glasnevin on the main N2.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-28T06:28:00.000-07:00

Its getting nearer, our Halloween Party on Saturday Night

Prizes for the best Dress

Themed Cocktails and Music from our DJ

If you book today you'll find rates from €49.00 room only

http://www.ardmorehotel.com/

Ardmore Hotel in North Dublin (between Finglas and Glasnevin)

Call 01 8648300

Premier Bar for Lunch?

2009-10-21T03:14:00.001-07:00

Cold and Miserable again today in Dublin..

Why not warm up in Premier Bar at the Ardmore Hotel this lunch time?

Try one of our Speedy Specials from €7.50

There's always our Soup and Sandwich Combo which is available all of the time and is for an amazing €7.50

http://www.ardmore-hotel.com/

Bank Holiday Weekend

2009-10-19T05:41:00.000-07:00

Great News this Bank Holiday Weekend
Book Saturday night now and add Sunday for just €48.00

Go to www.ardmore-hotel.com to book or call 01 8648300

Live Music at the Premier Bar every Friday and Sunday

2009-10-14T01:20:00.000-07:00

Pop Along to the Premier Bar this friday for Music from Bluemoon

Then on Sunday night let Applecore entertain you

Our New Bar Menu just has to be tried and is served weekdays and Saturday until 10 pm

Our Sunday Carvery is served 12.30-5pm and the Bar Menu is available until 9.30pm

For a full list of our live music go to http://www.ardmore-hotel.com/

Carparking is Free at the Ardmore Hotel

2009-10-13T03:32:00.000-07:00

At the Ardmore Hotel, unlike many of the hotels near it, the Carparking is free of charge.
Secure underground carparking is included in all of the rates qouted.
When you are staying for a night or two this really makes a difference to the cost

For rates and reservations call 01 8648300 or log onto

http://www.ardmore-hotel.com/

Premier Bar Entertainment

2009-10-12T04:02:00.000-07:00

Not long to go now until the 31st of October when our Halloween Party will be in full swing.

Book now for an overnight stay from just €55.00 per night, beats worrying about a taxi.

There will be prizes for the best costume so make an effort and come in fancy dress!!
Entertainment will be by our Resident DJ and there will be cocktails on special offer

If in the meantime you want a night out why not come down to listen to Bluemoon on Friday night or Applecore on Sunday?

Keep an eye out as the day of our live music will be changing next year, we will have music on Saturdays and Sundays from January onwards.
Stay up to date by logging onto www.ardmore-hotel.com

Weekend

2009-10-09T09:09:00.001-07:00

This weekend, join us in Premier Bar for live music.

On Friday Night Mojo are playing

Then Sunday is the fabulous Gale Force with a bit of Traditional Irish Fun..

Come next year the live music will be moving, but only from Friday to Saturday so you'll still get the best bands

To keep up to date log onto Live Bands on the Website

Have a nice weekend, the hotel is packed this weekend so come early to get your seat!!!

Finally on Facebook

2009-10-09T08:51:00.000-07:00

Finally-we have got around to getting a facebook account

Please sign in and add yourself to our friends!!

We will be sending out different offers- freebies and specials soon as we get organised so don't miss out.

http://www.ardmore-hotel.com/

Good Luck Ireland

2009-10-07T04:53:00.001-07:00

Best of Luck to the Irish team against Italy in Croke Park on Saturday!

Looking forward to the match, the hotel is just about full for the weekend and with the launch of our new bar menu we are expecting a very busy time in the bar too :)

Twitter

2009-10-06T01:38:00.000-07:00

Follow the Ardmore Hotel on Twitter

Find us under ARDMOREHOTEL

www.twitter.com

See you there!!

Kids Christmas Party

2009-10-06T01:33:00.001-07:00

Looking for something different to treat the kids with this year?
Why not come to the Childrens Christmas Party at the Ardmore Hotel

Entertainment provided by Genie Mackers Children's Entertainers

Entry to the Party is €18.50 per child

Goodie Bag on Entry
Magic Show
Balloon Sculpting
Face Painting
Party Games
Visit to Santa to receive a present
Picture of the Magical Visit

Party Takes Place at the Ardmore Hotel on Sunday the 14th of December 3.30-5.30pm

To reserve your place now call 01 8648300 or email reservations@ardmore-hotel.com

Corporate Club

2009-10-06T01:29:00.000-07:00

Don't Forget about our corporate club.

Guaranteed best rate available on a flexible rate

Booking confirmed by email or text immediately

Receive points for each stay booked

Redeem these points for a stay in one of the cara hotels

Click on the picture to see what the login page looks like

For more information and to receive a login contact us on reservations@ardmore-hotel.com

Trick or Treat!!

2009-10-05T06:30:00.000-07:00

Come Join the Halloween Party at the Premier Bar on 31st of October

Fun for all with prizes for the best costumes on the night

DJ in Premier Bar, with Bar food served until 10pm

Cocktails and Drinks Promotions

For more information call 01 8648300 or email reservations@ardmore-hotel.com

For Details click on the pumpkin

Premier Bar Live Music

2009-09-07T04:35:00.000-07:00

Check out the Premier Bar on the 11t of September with the fabulous Mojo!!
Then to round the weekend off - let Galeforce band entertain you with live traditional music.
For more information go to www.ardmore-hotel.com

September Rates from €45.00

2009-09-07T04:33:00.000-07:00

The Ardmore Hotel is offering fantastic rates from just €45.00 room only.
Book now to avail of the rate available throughout September.
www.ardmore-hotel.com

Live Music at the Premier Bar

2009-08-18T08:54:00.000-07:00

For live entertainment and some craic agus ceol, teigh go dti an Premier Bar De h'Aoine agus De Domhnach
Failte ar gach duine!!

For live entertainment come along to the Premier Bar every Friday and Sunday
Everyone is welcome!!

Friday August 14th listen to Mitch or come along on Sunday the 16th for the very popular Applecore Band

Coming to Dublin? Book now on our Croke Park Special

2009-08-18T08:48:00.000-07:00

Check out our Croke Park Special Rate at the Ardmore Hotel
From only €83.00 book a twin or double room for two people
Rate includes Full Irish Breakfast, Carparking and a Pint with Steak Sandwich for each person
Book now by clicking here

Or log onto our new Special Offers Page for amazing deals to suit all

Mojo this Friday Night

2009-08-10T02:17:00.000-07:00

Come along to the Premier Bar this Friday night for music with the Fantastic Mojo

Bar food served til 10 pm in Premier Bar

Rooms from €45.00 room only

Log onto http://www.ardmore-hotel.com/

Cream of the Crop Photo Competition

2009-06-30T06:44:00.000-07:00

The Ardmore Hotel is looking for photographs of Dublin particuarly the Finglas and Glasnevin areas for our Cream of the Crop competition.
The closing date for entries is the 30th of September and the winners will be announced on the 8th of October.
For more details on the competition and to download the entry terms simply click here

Fathers Day

2009-05-27T07:49:00.000-07:00

Elvis Singalong on Father's Day at the Ardmore Hotel
For more information go to the website www.ardmore-hotel.com
Fun for all the family.

During the day there will be a family lunch with an American Diner Style Menu in Cream Restaurant. There will be a Magic Show afterwords for children.
Then for the big kids there will be an Elvis Singalong in Premier Bar with a prize for the best dressed Elvis on the night.

This Week at the Ardmore Hotel

2009-05-12T07:19:00.000-07:00

The Special of the week in Premier Bar this week is Chilli Con Carne with Rice - €10.00

Weekend Special is a Tasty Fishermans Pie with Vegetables - €10.00`

For Entertainment come along on Friday Night for music with Dave and Shane
Then Sunday night is traditional music with Galeforce

Click here to return to Ardmore Website

Terrific Entertainment this Weekend

2009-04-29T06:20:00.000-07:00

Relax and enjoy the line up in Premier Bar this Bank Holiday Weekend.

Friday Night there's Sunset and on Sunday Night Bluemoon are playing!

To return to the hotel website simply click here

Must be May Madness

2009-04-23T02:12:00.000-07:00

The Ardmore Hotel must be gone mad.
Rooms available in May from as little as €41.00 room only on the internet saver rate.

To return to website click here

Gale Force are playing on Sunday evening

2009-04-22T06:05:00.001-07:00

Gale Force are playing on Sunday night in Premier Bar.

Traditional Irish Music for the evening!

To return to Hotel Website click Here

Gale Force are playing on Sunday evening

2009-04-22T06:05:00.000-07:00

Gale Force are playing on Sunday night in Premier Bar.
Traditional Irish Music for the evening!

To return to hotel website click here

Corporate Club is Launched

2009-04-22T06:03:00.000-07:00

Did you know that Cara Hotels now have their own corporate club.
Once you are a member the way that it works is that when you book a hotel room for yourself or someone you can collect points and then redeem them for a free night stay in any of the Cara Hotels.

Ardmore Hotel Presents Dave and Shane Easter Sunday

2009-04-08T04:38:00.000-07:00

Don't miss the Ardmore Hotel on Easter Sunday. Carvery all day from 1-6pm and Bar food after that.

Easter Raffle will take place at 4pm- be in to win

Dave and Shane Play on Sunday Night

Welcome

2009-04-08T04:28:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Ardmore Hotels Blog.

As you may be aware the Ardmore Hotel was built and opened in 2005. Since then the hotel is thriving and has become a popular haunt for locals and guests from afar alike.

We would like to hear the comments and views of our guests and patrons so feel free to add a comment.