Get Away For St. Patrick’s Day

To celebrating its official renaming and rebranding the Mulranny Park Hotel are offering exclusive deals to mark St. Patricks Day this year.

Situated in the picturesque town of Mulranny you will be perfectly placed to marvel at the beauty of Croagh Patrick during a day trip to Westport, only 25 minutes away, and how about spending St. Patricks Day on nearby Achill Island to witness the unique St Patrick's Day Band Festival where five pipe bands collaborate to form one mass band, with the array of pipers and drummers with the sound of the pipes resonating far and wide.

2 nights midweek for bed & breakfast with an evening meal is €119pps. Stay an extra night for only €60pps for dinner, bed & breakfast. This offer is available throughout March for midweek breaks.

For more information or to make a reservation, log onto www.mulrannyparkhotel.com or call 1850 33 6000.

Freelance PR Consultant

Required: Freelance PR Consultant / Executive for ongoing freelance work. Senior PR professionals only please.


Must have access to fully functional office (home office or otherwise) with all full communications abilities i.e. email/phone/landline/skype/pc. Role will involve following PR plans, all PR activities and reporting to director on a regular basis. Travel to west of Ireland fortnightly for progress reports and client meetings.

This role is on flexitime and number of hours each month will be agreed prior to commencement. Consultant however will need to available on email/mobile during normal working hours.

Candidates should apply with cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for this position. Experienced, reliable professionals only.

Might suit someone rejoining work force with many years previous experience in PR/Marketing agency roles

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A Tapas Feast Made For Sharing

Planning a night out in at the weekend? get into a fiesta party mood and grab 8 friends for a Tapas Feast in Cava.

To celebrate the annual Seville Tapas Fair held in Seville every year in February, the much renowned Galway Spanish restaurant, Cava have launched a very special Seville Tapas Fiesta Menu.

The exciting menu offers groups of 8 or more the chance to taste and to share various tapas from different regions throughout Spain including 8 exciting meat, fish and vegetable dishes, such as Sweet Potato & Spanish Goats Cheese Croquettes, Chorizo with Sherry, Prawns in Lemon and Garlic plus dessert and a delicious glass of specially chosen Spanish wine.

The menu is priced at a very reasonable €25 per person based on 8 people or more. Booking is essential.

For more information see www.cavarestaurant.ie or phone 091 539 884.

Finding Room for Romance

Lisloughrey Lodge believe the whole month of February is made for romance and not just Valentine’s weekend, so make room for romance and escape for some couple time to this unique retreat.


Remember the magic by taking an afternoon stroll through the majestic woods, reconnect while sipping a glass of wine by a roaring log fire, become starry eyed while wishing on a star or indulge in a glass of bubbly in the hot tub overlooking Lough Corrib. The mood is set at Lisloughrey Lodge.

The Room For Romance includes two nights accommodation in a deluxe room, with complimentary upgrade to a suite (subject to availability), a bottle of bubbly in your room upon arrival, breakfast in bed and dinner on the night of your choice in the award winning restaurant Salt.

Can’t find anyone to mind the children? Bring them with you and Lisloughrey Lodge will arrange free babysitting while you take your time over a candlelit dinner.

Room For Romance Package is €179 per person sharing for weekends or €140 for mid week with dinner in Malt Brassiere. For more details check out www.lisloughrey.ie

Looking For an Alternative Valentines Experience? Get ‘em Cooking!

Looking for a fun and, dare I say it, more 'practical', longer lasting experience then an expensive bunch of flowers? Take an intimate look behind the scenes at Cava Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar and take your beloved for a cooking class.
Hailed as 'the most authentic Spanish restaurant in Ireland' and having 'the best tapas in Ireland' and by top food critics, Cava Spanish Restaurant is offering you the rare chance to get behind the scenes and learn how to bring some Spanish flavour to your table. With a maximum of 2 people in each class this is certainly a cooking lesson with one-on-one attention. Your teacher for the day is restaurant owner and Head Chef JP McMahon.
'Cooking At Cava' is open to individuals and couples and can be tailored to suit your needs and abilities. The classes include breads, deserts, simple and tasty tapas-making as well as a fun introduction to Spanish cooking while also learning how to use seasonal Irish produce in your Spanish culinary masterpieces.
The cooking classes can be booked in advance and generally run from 9am to 1pm mid-week.
Tasting of course is essential, and after your half day in the kitchen relax with lunch served in the restaurant by the professionals. A nifty recipe booklet with a brief history on Spanish Cooking and Cava Restaurant will also be yours to take home.
Cost for this unique experience is €95 p.p. which includes lunch and recipe booklet (€60 for class only), and €150 for couples.
For more information see http://www.cavarestaurant.ie/ or phone 091 539 884 to book your place.


"One of the most authentic Spanish restaurants in Ireland" (Sebastian Black, Spanish Flavour).
"The best Tapas in Ireland" Tom Doorley, Irish Times