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THE FITZWILLIAM HOTEL
with Dublin
BRONAGHKELLEHER DirectorofSales&Marketing
HOW TO GET THERE
TheFitzsitslessthan 10milesfromDublin InternationalAirport andminutesfromthe city’s3maintrain stations.Atthe beginningofGrafton Street,thecity’smain shoppingavenue,and overlookingSt. Stephen’sGreen,the mainsquare,thisreally isthefinestlocationin Dublin’scitycenter.
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CLIENT PROFILE
✓Couples
✓Culturallycurious
✓Families
✓Historybuffs
✓Foodies
✓Musiclovers
✓Fashionistas
✓Girlfriendgetaways
INSIDER
TIP
Optforoneofour gorgeousandnewly refurbishedDeluxe PremiumRoomsthat featuresaspacious terraceoverlookingSt Stephen’sGreenand spendtimeinprivacy takinginthesights andsoundsofthecity (perhapswhilesipping onacocktailortwo!)
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top5experiences
INNONTHEGREEN
Tryourdeliciouscocktails,havea quickbitetoeatandminglewith localsatInnOnTheGreen.
PICNICINTHEPARK
Whentheweatherpermits,optfora picnicintheparkandwe’llsetupa blanketandbasketfulloftreatson St.Stephen‘sGreenforyoutoenjoy whilewatchingtheworldgoby.
CELLAR22
GuestsofTheFitzhaveaninat Dublin’shottestnewwinebar restaurant,Cellar22,recently openedbytheownersofthehotel.
ON-PROPERTY
MICHELINSTARDINING
Don’tmissourMichelin-starred restaurant,GloversAlley,where AndyMcFaddenservesupcreative, moderndishesinachicandelegant setting.
THEKITCHENEXPERIENCE
Onceaweek,AndyMcFaddenand histeamwelcomealimitednumber offoodenthusiastsintotheGlovers Alleykitchenforahands-on afternoonspentlearningtop-secret techniques,followedbyafourcourselunchwithchampagneand winepairings.
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THELITTLEMUSEUMOFDUBLIN
AbrilliantadditiontoIreland’s culturalmap,thisaward-winning museumguidesyouthrough Dublin’shistoryoverthepast100 years,fromQueenVictoria’svisitto theglobalsuccessofU2.
KILMAINHAMGAOL
FormerprisonturnedNational Monument,theKilmainhamGaol Museumwilltakeyouona fascinatingjourneythroughIrish history.
POWERSCOURT&GLENDALOUGH
SpendafulldayinWicklow,Dublin’s neighboringcounty,forstunning gardens,picturesquemountains andsomeoftheisland’sbestand mostbeautifulhikes.
TRINITYCOLLEGE
VisittheBookofKellsandtheLong Room,andforyourultra-luxclients, askustoarrangeaprivateviewing.
THEMEDWALKINGTOURS
Thereisnobettercitytodiscoveron footaseverythingissocloseby. Fromfashionandmusictohistory andfood,wehaveconnectionswith theverybestlocalguides,sojustlet usknowwhereyourinterestslieand we’llsetuptheperfecttour!
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localfood recommendations
Anddon’tforgetGloversAlley!
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
LEOBURDOCKS
ADublininstitution,LeoBurdocks offersatraditionalfishandchips experience,delightingtastebuds withitscentury-oldsecretrecipesin acharming,historicsetting.
BUNSEN
Theperfecthamburger!
RICHMOND
Anintimatediningexperience offeringaseasonalmenuthat celebrateslocalproduce.
UNOMAS
BringingasliceofSpaintoDublin, thisisagreatoptionforspecial occasions.
F.X.BUCKLEY
Withafocusonfarm-to-table dining,comehereforsomeof Dublin'sfineststeaksandgrills.
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localpub recommendations
DRINK LIKE A LOCAL
KEHOES
AnauthenticallypreservedVictorian pubknownforitscozyatmosphere, friendlylocals,andperfectlypoured pintsofGuinness.
MCDAIDS
OncetheDublinCityMorgue,this oldstylebarhasareputationfor inspiringsomeofIreland'smost renownedwriters.
O'DONOGHUES
ADublinstaplefamousforitslive traditionalIrishmusicsessionsand livelyatmosphere.
NEARY’S
Knownforitsclassicinteriorsand excellentselectionofwhiskey,thisis afavoritespotfortheatergoers.
GROGANS
Comeforthelegendarycheese toastieswithasideofGuinness!
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O’Donoghues
AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL & SPA
HOW TO GET THERE
Overlooking Killarney’sstunning lakes&NationalPark, AghadoeHeightsis justa10-minutedrive fromthetowncenter
Thehoteliseasily accessiblebycar, planeortrain,with complimentarypickupservicefromKerry Airport(15minaway) andKillarneyTrain Station(10minaway).
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Sales&MarketingManager
CLIENT PROFILE
✓Families
✓CultureVultures
✓Golfers
✓AdventureSeekers
✓Couples
✓WellnessEnthusiasts
✓Celebrations (weddings,special occasions,milestone moments,etc.)
INSIDER TIPS
1.Makesuretotryour famousGuinness Bread(andaskforthe recipetotakehome!)
2 Headacrossthe streetforatourofthe 13thcenturyruinsof NormanCastle.
3.Learnhowtopour theperfectpintof Guinnessatthe HeightsLounge!
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top5experiences
INDULGEINFINEDINING
SavorfreshCromaneoystersfrom theLakeRoomRestaurantandenjoy amenuthatcelebratessomeof Kerry’sfinestartisanproducers, innovativetechniques,and meticulouspreparationmethods.
HITTHETOWN
Takeaspindowntownviaour complimentaryMercedesshuttle& soakupthebustlingatmosphereof atownsteepedinhistory,withlive Irishmusicaroundeverycorner.
TAKEINTHESCENERY
ON-PROPERTY
GOBEE-HINDTHESCENES
SeeAghadoe’sveryownbeesin action,makingthehoneythat’s freshlyservedeverymorningright fromthehoneycomb.
UNWINDATTHESPA
Surrendertothetranquilityofour surroundingsbyvisitingTheSpaat Aghadoeandenjoytreatments carefullycraftedbyourawardwinningspatherapistsusingthe verybestorganicingredients.
Allowyourselftofeelnature’s calmingembracewhileadmiringour breathtakingsurroundings.
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JAUNTINGCARS
Takeastepbackintimeandtrythe mosttraditionalmodeoftransport: horsedrawncarriage.Letourlocal guideswhiskyouaway,takingyou onatouroftheareaforatruly unique&authenticIrishexperience.
GAPOFDUNLOE
Oneofthemostpopulardaytripsin Kerry,thisexcitingloophasbeen enjoyedforover200years.Aftera fulldayofventuringthrough dramaticmountainsceneryand enjoyingstunninglakesideviews, finishoffinatraditionalIrishpub sippingonIrishCoffee.
THEARTOFIRISHSTORYTELLING
CHASINGWATERFALLS
HiketothetopofTorcWaterfallfor mesmerizingviewsandtheperfect photoop.
VISITMUCKROSSHOUSE
AhomefitforaQueen!Builtfor QueenVictoria’svisitin1884, MuckrossHousemarksthestartof KillarneyNationalPark–theoldest nationalparkinallofIreland! OFF-PROPERTY
Meetwithapassionatelocal storytellerwhosefamilyhasbeen practicingthetraditionalartofIrish storytellingformanygenerations.
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localfood recommendations
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
LUNACAFÉ&WINEBAR
ThebestcinnamonbunsinIreland!
MURPHY’SMOMENT
Comeherefordeliciousicecream, locallymadeusingmilkfromthe rare,indigenousbreedofKerrycow.
HARROW
Dry-agedprimecutsofIrishBeef andfreshlocalseafoodarethe focusatthisfinediningrestaurant.
QUINLANS
Thebestfish&chipsintown.
HILLIARDS
Alandmarkdepartmentstore turnedeatinganddrinking emporium,withrootsdatingback to1848.
Anddon’tforgetourLakeRoomRestaurant!
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localpub recommendations
DRINK LIKE A LOCAL
JMREIDY’S
Builtinthe1870’sandfullofhistory, JMReidy’sisafamilyrunbusiness. ComehereforthebespokeGin& Tonicbars,interactivemusic experienceandlivesong&dancein thecourtyard.
MCSWEENEY’S
With8flatscreenTVs,thisisthegotospotforallsportingoccasions.
O’DONOGHUES
Here,talentedIrishmusicianscreate anatmospherethatembodiesthe Irishsaying‘craicagusceol’–‘fun andmusic’ .
TATLERJACK
Afamilyrunestablishmentfullof memorabiliashowcasingourrich historyofGaelicFootballers.
THEHEIGHTSLOUNGEATAGHADOE Youwon’thavetogofarforthebest creamypintofGuinnessintown!
TheHeightsLounge
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THE FITZWILLIAM HOTEL
with Belfast
JANINEGELSTON DirectorofSales&Marketing
HOW TO GET THERE
Withaprestigious GrandVictoriaStreet addressnexttothe famousGrandOpera HouseTheater,TheFitz offerstheperfect locationintheheartof Belfast 30minsfrom BelfastInternational Airportand5minsfrom LanyonPlaceStation, thehoteliseasily accessibleviaall modesoftransport
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CLIENT PROFILE
✓Couples
✓Upscaletravelers
✓Specialoccasion celebrations
✓Historybuffs
✓Foodies
✓Filmlovers
INSIDER TIP
Grabaspotinmy favouriteareaofthe hotel,thelobby.Sit back,relaxwithan Irishcoffeeoroneof ourdelicioushouse cocktailsandwatch thecityofBelfastgo by,youjustnever knowwhoyoumight see!
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top5experiences
MIXOLOGYMASTERCLASS
Learnhowtobuildadrink,stir, shake,layer,muddle,strain,smash–whilstsamplingyourcreations,of course–duringourcocktailclasses.
DRINKSATTHEBAR
Afavoriteamongstlocalsforits livelyandwarmatmosphere,don’t missourultra-chicbarforsomeof Belfast’sbestcocktails.
DINNERATTHERESTAURANT
ExperiencethebestofNorthern IrishcuisineatTheRestaurant, wherelocalproductsofthehighest qualityarethefocus.
ON-PROPERTY
AFTERNOONTEA
Oh,thishastobetheperfecttreat:a luxuriousAfternoonTeainBelfast citycentercompletewitha selectionoffinefingersandwiches, sweettreats,andhomebaked sconeswithclottedcream.
CRAFTERNOONTEA
Prefersomethingalittlelessdainty andabitmorehearty?Our CrafternoonTeaexperienceisjust thething!Tuckintodelectablemini porkpiesandsteakburgers, chocolatebrownies,warmscones andlocallyhandcraftedbeers.
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ST.GEORGE’SMARKET
OneofBelfast’soldestattractions andoneofthebestmarketsyou’ll findanywhere,headtoSt.George’s forafantasticmixoffreshproduce, artsandcrafts.Don’tmissSandra’s Grillfortheperfect‘UlsterFry’and checkoutthebeautifulartworkof HelenSharkeyforuniqueand affordablepiecestotakehome.
ASSEENONTHESCREEN
GobehindthescenesofpopularTV showsfilmedinBelfastand NorthernIreland,suchasLineof Duty,TheFall,DerryGirlsandmost famously,GameofThrones.
THETITANICMUSEUM
FollowthestoryoftheTitanicfrom itsinceptiontoitsfatefulmaiden voyageatthisinteractivemuseum locatedontheverysiteofthe shipyardwheretheTitanicwasbuilt.
BLACKCABTOURS
Embarkonafascinatingjourney throughhistoryandreceivehonest insightintoBelfast’stroubledpast fromlocalswholivedthroughit.
THECROWNBAR
ExperienceoneofBelfast’soldest andgreatestpubs,locatedright acrossthestreetfromthehotel. Datingbackto1826andownedby theNationalTrust–youwon’tfind anotherpublikethis!
OFF-PROPERTY
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localfood recommendations
Anddon’tforgetourRestaurant!
EAT LIKE A LOCAL
MUDDLERSCLUB
AMichelinstarrestauranttucked awayinthehistoricCathedral Quarterwithamust-trytasting menu.
OX
Comehereforthebestlocal seasonalproduce.
HOWARDSTREET
OneofBelfast’sleadingrestaurants; besuretosamplethe100%Irish HerefordBeefortheStrangford LoughOysters.
NEIGHBORHOODCAFÉ
Trytheirspecialtycoffeeand famoussweet&stickymaple briochefrenchtoastwithseasonal fruit&vanillacream.
HARLEMCAFÉ
Aone-of-a-kindmixoffabulous foodandgorgeousvintagevibes.
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localpub recommendations
DRINK LIKE A LOCAL
THECROWNBAR
ABelfasticonwithornateVictorian decorandstainedglasswindows (justa2minutewalkfromthehotel!)
HARPBAR
Anintimatevenueshowcasinglocal talent,awarmatmosphere,anda diverserangeofdrinks.
DUKEOFYORK
Alocalfavorite,adornedwith vintagememorabiliaandafine selectionofIrishwhiskiesandales.
KELLY’SCELLARS
OneofBelfast'soldesttraditional pubs,datingbackto1720.
THEPOINTSBAR
Afocusonwhiskeysandaleswith traditionallivemusic7nightsa week!(Insidertip:visitFridayor SaturdayeveningtoseetheirIrish dancersputonashow.)
TheCrownBar
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