The programme ‘Don’t Tell the Bride’ has only recently started on Irish television; however it is quickly becoming one of the nation’s most-loved shows. Yet I question whether or not I could ever have enough faith in letting the groom plan my wedding. Perhaps I am a little biased however….

The Royal Wedding, the wedding event of the decade is fast approaching and I am sure there are many questions on everybody’s lips. ‘How will Kate cope with the pressures of royalty?’ ‘Will the marriage break down like so many other royal couples?’ and ‘Will the big day go off…

Mother’s Day is a special occasion and the ideal opportunity for you to show your mum how much you care and appreciate her. What better way to show your thanks than treating her to the luxury she deserves, a Mothers Day Pamper Package at Fota Island Resort Hotel in Cork….

Fota Island Resort is very excited to introduce ‘Simply Pastry Wowed’, a series of scrumptious cookery demonstrations by Executive Pastry Chef Rachid Zaouia, that is sure to bring out the hidden chef in you & leave your taste buds tingling for more. Taking time out of the busy kitchen in our Fota…

Fota Island Resort’s Spinning Academy, situated at the end of a new purpose-built road and with twenty new spinning bikes, will really put you through your paces. Run daily at 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, the spinning classes cost just €8 for…

The New Year calls with its resolutions and good intentions, and so the Fota Island Resort Cork Hotel steps up to the mark with classes for all ages and body types, and for all the fitness levels…including none! From the full-on focus of morning or evening fitness bootcamp to the…

While walking through the hotel this week I popped into the kitchens of our Cork restaurants in search of a new recipe to impress my family and friends with.  Head chef Craig gave me this great recipe for Crispy Duck Watercress Salad…I must say it sounds delicious! Enjoy and please do let me know how everyone got…

It’s that time of year again when the wind and the rain take over life as we know it and harsh weather conditions impact the golf course.  Many will notice the sign ‘Winter Rules in effect’ displayed in the Pro Store,  for those of you who are not quite sure what…

Halloween is upon is again and we all know that the kiddies will soon be getting ready to celebrate the occasion and of course parents will be going through extremes to keep the little ones busy, safe and happy! We have a fantastic line-up for the little ones this Halloween…

As sad and all as it is I am afraid we have to bid a fond farewell to our 2010 summer and welcome the autumn months. What a summer it has been here at Fota Island Resort. Our Summer Kids Camps finished at our hotel in Cork on Saturday, 28th…

On Sunday the 29th August 2010 we held the Junior Scratch Cup. The results were as follows: 1st Place – Gavin Kelly – Mallow 2nd Place – Jonathan Dunphy -Williamstown 3rd Place – Keith Bermingham -Castletroy Best Nett – Gary O ‘Flaherty – Blarney Congratulations to Gavin, Jonathan and Keith…

I think its time to tickle everyones taste buds with this fabulous recipe I got off our chef Philippe. I cant wait to go home and make it myself. I have attached a picture too but some how i don’t think i will get the presentation quiet as good as…