Midelton in County Cork is a satellite town approximately 16km East of Cork city, situated on the Owenacurra River. The name Midleton comes from ‘Mainistir na Corann’ meaning ‘The Abbey of the Coir’. This meaning has connotations of the former monastery that stood in the town and was founded by…

Fota Island Resort is home to superb training facilities for all types of activities. The training pitch and team gym are especially suited to sports teams, providing world class amenities and a secure base for your training requirements. The star attraction of this outstanding training facility is the immaculately maintained…

The picturesque seaside town of Youghal is located in East Cork and is well worth a visit on your trip to County Cork. In fact it’s often been described as one of the gems of Ireland’s Ancient East as there’s just so much to see and do. Here are just…

The summer season for golf is just about to get more exciting at Fota Island Resort. We are delighted to be hosting an open week for keen golf players at our championship golf course during July. Starting on Monday the 25th July, we kick things off with the Open Singles…

Things To Do In Cobh Cobh is a charming coastal town near Cork city, famous for its beautiful streets with a unique Irish charm. Take advantage of the sunny Cork weather and explore the Great Island of Cobh, where an array of hidden treasures are waiting to be discovered! St…

We have had a busy start to the year here at Fota Island Resort. Here are just a few of our recent highlights: Gold Medal Awards 2021/2022 Our lovely spa team scooped the Bronze Award for “Ireland’s 5-Star Hotel Spa Experience” at this year’s Gold Medal Awards / Hotel and…

To celebrate International Earth Day this Friday 22nd April, Fota Island Spa are delighted to be partnering with Ground Wellbeing. Ground is a collection of 100% vegan, natural, products with a focus on the rituals of self-care, to soothe both body and mind. At Fota Island Spa we do our best…

This Wednesday on the 6th April at 6:30pm, we invite you to join our fun bootcamp event, with our fitness pros. Tickets are just €15 and all proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the Ukrainian Crisis. Join us at The Fota Island Recreational Building for a fun evening…

As we approach the warmer months, we head into prime golf season in Ireland from April to October. So it will soon be time to dust off those golf clubs and start planning which courses you’d like to play on this year. Whether you are a beginner, novice or expert…

For most couples, planning your wedding can be a process. Ticking items of the list as you go, from the dress to the rings to your suppliers. The experienced wedding team at Fota have created a list of reasons to show the benefits of having your photographs close to your…

Looking to get into running but have no solid plans? The Couch to 5km phenomenon is well regarded as one of the best ways to start running and is ideal for beginners. The idea behind the program is to start off slowly and build momentum as the weeks progress. This…

Plant Based Skincare GROUND crafts natural plant-based ingredients to create simple and clean selfcare. All of the products are handmade in small batches by founder Peigín Crowley in Cork, using vegan ingredients; organic where possible, and blended with sincere intention, to soothe the soul. Your Wellbeing Peigín is a wellness…