This is just the beginning! So… I have lived in Ireland for a month now. Time really flies when everything is new and exciting! The first two weeks I lived in Bandon and attended a language course at a local school. Coming from Finland the town seemed pretty small but…

Hello Readers! As we fast approach the transition period between winter and summer we start to notice a stretch in the evenings. The longer days usually mean warmer weather but so far this is not the case! It is forecasted that we will feel the effect of the huge cold…

Tervehdys Readers! I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jatta and I’m the latest intern to join the Fota Island Resort family. For the next nine weeks I will be working as a trainee in the marketing department. I will be blogging to you once a week about…

Hi everyone, I am recent college graduate hailing from Cork City. I have just started an internship here in the Marketing and Sales Department at Fota Island Resort Hotels Ireland and I am delighted with my experience so far and am looking forward to the next six months. I have…

Well it’s that time of year again when the evenings are getting shorter and the last strands of summer begin to disappear with that Autumnal chill taking prominence. Autumn gradually leads us into the winter months and often a lot of amateur golfers tend to hibernate their clubs. Depending on…

Officially, the summer is over, however Ireland often gets some of its best weather in the autumn. Cork is undoubtedly a beautiful city to visit and some of its main attractions are perfect for a sunny day. Here is a list of our favourite activities that are particularly enjoyable on…

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…

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…

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…

We here at Fota Island Resort are thrilled to announce the launch of our new spinning classes.What exactly is spinning you may ask? Well I am here to explain the new class that will have you in tip top shape this summer. Spinning is a popular group class. According to…