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Challenge Series returns to Fota Island

May 15, 2017

Fota Island Challenge Series returns on the the 11th June when participants will undertake either a 5k or 10k run through a forest trail throughout the grounds of one of the leading five star resorts in Ireland and the surrounding area. The inaugural Fota Island Challenge Series Sprint Duathlon proved…

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Our Favourite Heritage Hotspots along Ireland’s Ancient East

April 20, 2017

Wander Through Time… Ireland’s Ancient East is the new buzzword on every explorer’s lips. After the roaring success of Fáilte Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, it was only fitting to create an epic road trip along our country’s competing coastline to up the ante. Starting in the most southerly county, fly…

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Fota Fitness Open Days

April 13, 2017

Fota Island Resort will be playing host to the Fota Fitness Open Days between Saturday, Monday and Wednesday; 22nd, 24th & 26th April. The Open Days are organised to allow people to come and view the fantastic facilities at the resort while also meeting the energetic and experienced Fota Fitness…

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A cracking family Easter break in Ireland

April 1, 2017

Easter camp at Fota Island Resort for a fun-filled family Easter, Cork With the Easter break almost upon us, there’s lots for the family to enjoy at Fota Island. Camp Fota at Easter has never been so much fun and runs from Saturday, 8th April to Saturday, 22nd April, and…

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The Ninja Mum’s Guide to Planning an Epic Family Mid-Term Break

January 27, 2017

It only feels like yesterday we bid farewell to the Christmas holidays, and now mid-term is just around the corner! If you’re planning a short hotel break for the family and kids, here’s your checklist for ensuring everything runs smoothly. Choose Your Hotel Wisely Location is everything when it comes to…

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The lazy guy’s guide to planning the perfect Valentine’s break

January 23, 2017

If romance and organisation aren’t exactly your speciality, planning a Valentine’s break to surprise your loved one will probably leave your head spinning. Stay cool, calm and collected by following these simple tips. We promise, planning the perfect getaway will be an absolute breeze. Play Detective Drop some subtle hints…

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Golf Club ranked in Ireland’s Top 50 for 2017

January 16, 2017

Fota Island Golf Club was been ranked in the 2017 Golf Digest Volvo Top 100 best courses in Ireland once again. The results are compiled following a very comprehensive review process of Irish golf courses which was undertaken by selected readers of The Golf Digest over the past twelve months….

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Two-In-One: Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas for Couples

December 21, 2016

Christmas is just around the corner and choosing a gift that both partners will appreciate and get use of can prove rather tricky. If you’re still on the hunt for the perfect present, these age specific ideas are a great start. The Golden Oldies After years providing endless love and…

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5 Festive Gifts He Will Love

December 15, 2016

Christmas is a time of love and giving. But, we all know that men are notoriously hard to buy for! They either have everything they could possibly need, or are annoyingly blasé about every item you mention. Avoid tearing your hair out before the holidays even begin with these five…

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5 Tips for planning the perfect family Christmas break

December 7, 2016

Planning a family break over the Christmas period can be chaotic. After all, it is the busiest time of the year! If you want to avoid turning into a real-life version of the movie Home Alone, these tips will help you to organise the whole troop smoothly. Be Realistic Before…

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Preparing for almost 60,000 visitors to Fota Discover

December 3, 2016

With the gates to Fota Discover well and truly open for another winter wonderland of festive fun, it is anticipated that as many as 60,000 people will Fota’s Christmas attraction each year. Marjorie Brennan of the Irish Examiner met with Marketing Director, Seamus Leahy, to see the extensive preparations that are required for Santa’s…

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Ireland’s premier Jazz event returns to Cork this October

October 26, 2016

Cork will play host to as many as 40,000 music revellers who will converge on the city for the 2016 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Always a highly anticipated event  in the Irish festival calendar, the Jazz Festival kicks off on Friday, 28th October and continue throughout the bank holiday weekend. Over 60 venues…

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