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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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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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5 ways to survive the midterm family break with the kids

October 18, 2016

Midterm break is just around the corner and that means one thing – seven full days that need to be filled with fun tasks and activities. If you are already stressing about how to keep your kids entertained while they are off school this Halloween, a little bit of organising…

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Essential questions to ask at a Wedding Showcase

October 1, 2016

Wedding events are always a busy hive of activity and excitement. It is easy to forget those all-important questions that have been nagging since your engagement. Ahead of the upcoming Wedding Showcase at Fota Island Resort on Sunday 9th of October 2016, here’s an easy and essential list of questions…

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Fota named in Top 10 Golf Courses in South West Ireland

August 22, 2016

For those planning a golf break in Cork then it is worth noting that Fota Island Golf Club has been listed in the Top 10 Golf Courses in South West Ireland by usa.golfbreaks.com. With so many great and iconic golfing destinations dotted around the south west region of Ireland then it’s…

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