A gentle reminder that our Christmas Spa Shopping event will be taking place this Thursday, 6th December, between 7 – 9pm. It will be a spectacular evening of treats, extravagance and indulgence, the Christmas Spa Event will include: Our very own therapists on hand to provide skin consultations Expert Advice…

Located next door to us here at Fota Island Resort Hotel Cork, the Fota Wildlife Park is one of Ireland’s top 10 visitor attractions. Earlier this month on Friday 9th November, our neighbours Fota Wildlife Park were awarded with the prestigious ‘Green Flag’ Award which was presented by Minister Simon…

Back by popular demand to perform all your favourite Christmas Carols from Silent Night to Jingle Bells and spreading festive cheer to guests at the Fota Island Resort, the Blathnaid Earley’s “Voices of Christmas” singing quartet will perform a selection of Christmas carols in the lobby of the Fota Island…

As promised, here is some hot off the press news about our forth coming Christmas event that is taking place within our luxury Cork Spa on Thursday, 6th December between 7 – 9pm. A spectacular evening of treats, extravagance and indulgence, the Christmas Spa Event will include: Our very own…

There is just over 7 weeks till Christmas and here at the Fota Island Resort Hotel in Cork preparations are under way for the festive holiday. In the next few weeks we will announce our Christmas accommodation packages and group Christmas menus for our hotel restaurants. We shall also know…

In the run up to Halloween, there is always an increase in the amount of pumpkins readily available in supermarkets and organic food markets throughout Ireland, and why most of us will invest in a pumpkin or two to create our very own Jack O’Lantern’s, enjoying the task of hollowing…

Continuing to grow bigger and better year-on-year, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival takes place over the Irish October bank holiday weekend, 26th – 29th October 2012 and is one of Ireland’s major arts and culture events that offers plenty of Jazz music, street entertainment, workshops, lectures and much more for…

Taking place between 4th – 7th October, 2012 and now in its tenth year, the East Cork Early Music Festival has developed a reputation as one of the premier small Irish music festivals. Bringing internationally renowned performers to Cork again this year, such as Pierre Goy, Rachel Podger, Peter Whelan…

On Wednesday 3rd October with a night of traditional singing with Con Ó Drisceoil, Nell Ní Chróinín, and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail, Seán Ó Sé & Máire Ní Chéilleachair is the much anticipated start of the Cork Folk Festival 2012. With international Folk Artists performing in various venues throughout Cork, the…

Movie Junction based in Fota Retail Park at Carrigtwohill first opened some 2 years ago with one 17 metre high, 20 metre wide, and 2,500 square foot screen. The only drive in cinema in Ireland, Movie Junction proved a great success with locals and visitors to the area on family…

On Sunday 2nd September with the sun finally shining, our much anticipated Wedding Showcase took place here at the Fota Island Resort in Cork. We had approximately 140 brides in attendance throughout the day, each one accompanied by a supportive spouse, parent or friend, and as they arrived to our…

Only 15 minutes drive from us here at the Fota Island Resort Hotel Cork is the town of Midleton, which has a world-renowned reputation for whiskey making traditions and is home to the Jameson Whiskey Factory, where daily tours take place and visitors can sample some of fine whiskies on…