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Yes Chef Ireland Awards 2022
Killashee is shortlisted for not 1, not 2, but 3 awards at this years ceremony
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Punchestown Festival Festivities
The Punchestown Festival is back and Killashee Hotel is the perfect destination for your festival frolics
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Punchestown Festival Fashion Favourites
With The Punchestown Festival back this year, the one question on everyone’s mind is: what will I wear? From large hats, high heels and bright spring dresses, the horses won’t be the only thing people will be looking out for.
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The New Chapter of the Killashee Story Begins
A new chapter in our story here at Killashee has begun. The 1st of April 2022 marks the hotel’s official joining of the FBD Hotels & Resorts family. Killashee has become the sixth hotel in the FBD Hotels & Resorts portfolio of luxury four-star properties. Killashee joins The Heritage Hotel & Spa in Laois, Castleknock Hotel in Dublin, Faithlegg in Waterford, La Cala and Sunset Beach on the Costa del Sol in Spain, as part of one of Ireland’s leading hotel groups.
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Top 5 Wedding Trends 2022
Top 5 Wedding Trends 2022. With wedding celebrations are back in full swing and couples are looking to create a day that is personal and creative. Let’s take a look into what is expected to be the Wedding Trends of 2022.
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Top 'Things to do' for Families this Easter
With the Easter holidays coming, there is no better time to make Killashee Hotel the destination for your next Family Trip and explore all our County & surrounding areas have to offer. There is plenty to do and see for all the family to enjoy from adventurous indoor activities to the great outdoors.
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February Mid-Term Break
This February Midterm escape the day to day routine. Killashee have fantastic mid-term break offers for your family break away. With loads to do, both on-site and in the locality, the days will be action-packed and full of adventure.
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Valentine's Day
Romance is in the air, continue your love story with a truly magical escape to Killashee Hotel. Great gifts ideas, perfect romantic break away, lavish meal & pure tranquility at the spa.
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Re-Kindle the Love with Killashee
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, its time to start planning your Romantic Staycation – whether you’ve just said ‘I do’, gotten engaged or simply longing for some quality time together, Killashee Hotel is the perfect destination to rekindle the love and make new special memories together.
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Your next Family-Friendly Staycation
Stay & Play this Summer at Killashee with prices starting from €240 per night. Our Family rooms are extra spacious with two queen size beds. There is plenty for families to enjoy both onsite at Killashee or in the surrounding areas.
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The Perfect Festive Girls Trip
Plan your itinerary, pack your bags and get in thecar – Your next Girls Trip begins with Killashee and ends with fulfilment with Retail Therapy, Self-Care, Adventures, Artisan Food and Cocktails in between!
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Kildare Staycation
If the pandemic taught us anything, it was to appreciate our nearby surroundings- visiting places that we never got the chance to explore before and enjoying staycations in Ireland more than we ever thought possible.
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Fall in Love with Kildare
If a staycation to Kildare is your choice of holiday this year, be sure to keep reading for inspiration on towns to visit while in Kildare. Whether it’s a girly getaway, romantic break or a family-friendly staycation - Our top picks on ‘Towns to See’ in Kildare has something for everyone!
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Why Choose Kildare?
A short 30-minute drive from Ireland’s Capital, Dublin nestled in farmland landscapes and set around the famous Curragh Plains is the County of Kildare. Kildare is rich in Culture and History and is home to many tourism attractions, shopping, vibrant bars & Award-winning Restaurants- Kildare offers something for everyone.
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Day Trips from Kildare
We have complied a list of ‘Day Trips’ which are within an hour’s drive from Kildare for you to make the most of your trip to Ireland!
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John Magory Wildlife Nature Trail
We are KIllashee are delighted to annouce we have joined up with Johnny Magory-Irish Wildlife & Hertiage for Children. Newly added to the Children's Programme at Killashee. Another reason to book your family staycation with us.
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Intimate Weddings at Killashee
The truth is Covid-19, has impacted a lot of things this year, one of which is weddings - resulting in a lot of stress, changed plans and postponements. One thing we have seen as the restrictions lift is the resilience of couples eager to proceed with their special date in the diary – this is creating a new trend of small intimate weddings followed with a larger celebration party next year.
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Studio at Killashee
Whilst many of us have become accustomed to working from home, and the ‘Zoom call’ phenomenon, we are now able to offer a more professional setting to your next online Webinar, Meeting or Awards event. With a custom built backdrop, featuring digital screens showing your corporate branding and theme, professional lighting and sound facilities and a full technical support team, you can now get your next professional event online broadcast to a virtual audience, simply and effectively.
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Home from Home Work Hubs
The idea of continuing business from home can be daunting for many but with Killashee’s new ‘Work Hubs’, conducting conference calls, finishing projects and having uninterrupted work time has never been easier!
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At Home Cocktail Recipes with Killashee
Staying in is the new going out & we have you covered with fresh, easy and tasty cocktail recipes. We hope you have fun creating some at home cocktails and don’t forget to tag us in your creations!
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Corporate Away Day at Killashee
Companies are increasingly looking for new and exciting ways to improve their Team’s Spirit and Efficiency. A Corporate Away day at Killashee is a fun filled energetic way to stimulate people and help them connect with one another.
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Gardening Tips from Killashee's Estate Manager
Killashee is set on acres on Magnificent Gardens, Woodland Areas and Parkland Trails. It is our Estate Manager of 33 years, Tony Hanlon’s Pride and Joy.We sat down with Tony to learn all his Tips & Tricks he has picked up over the years and we are here to share them with you!
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The Ultimate Bridal Countdown
We all have a vision of how we’ll look when we get married… we see ourselves glowing with radiance. In this vision people gasp at our beauty. But then dawns the reality and stress of planning a wedding. Church or registry office, venue, band, photographer.... The list is endless. As the bride (and remember you are the most important part!) it is imperative that you have your own plan of action for your beauty routine. If you don’t invest time and effort in yourself in the run up to your big day people will be gasping for all the wrong reasons!
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‘Let Yourself Glow’ package with Kildare Village Outlet
The Ultimate Luxury Shopping & Spa Experience – Enjoy and Overnight Stay at Killashee Hotel, with Breakfast the following Morning, shop at Kildare Village Outlet with an exclusive 10% Discount Card, Experience the Irish Moss & Wild Lavender Body Ritual at the Killashee award winning Spa
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Killashee Signature Treatment
Our award-winning spa is only 30 minutes from Ireland’s Capital and is truly a haven of tranquility. The Spa is located on acres of magnificent gardens, woodland trails and parkland areas, combine your Day Spa with Afternoon Tea or an Overnight stay and explore our grounds and surrounding areas.
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Winter Warmer Package
Warm up this winter and melt the stresses away with Killashee Spa’s ‘Winter Warmer’ Package. Our award-winning spa is only 30 minutes from Ireland’s Capital and is truly a haven of tranquility. The Spa is located on acres of magnificent gardens, woodland trails and parkland areas, combine your Day Spa with Afternoon Tea or an Overnight stay and explore our grounds and surrounding areas.
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Winter Wedding Trends with Killashee
Winter is such a magical time to get married, don’t you agree? Think cosy fireplaces, rich colour palettes and comfy interiors. Let’s not forget all the festive decorations during this time of Year adding a truly special touch to any winter wedding
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Top Wedding Trends 2020
We know planning a wedding can be a little overwhelming at times, we have put together a list of Top Trends for 2020/2021 to merely give you some inspiration for your big day.
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Killashee Wedding Packages 2020
You’ve found the perfect person to spend the rest of your life with, now find the perfect setting to honour it and live on forever in your memory. Step into a haven of timeless romance and let your happily ever after start with Killashee. Steeped in history nestled in the rich Kildare countryside with acres of manicured gardens, parkland trails and woodland areas.
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Elemis Biotec Facials at Killashee Spa
We are delighted to announce we have Elemis BIOTEC Facials available at Killashee Spa. It delivers the next generation of Elemis facial, setting new standards with a fusion of technology and touch. This unique facial combines new machine technologies seamlessly with hands-on therapy, creating immediate and long-term results while targeting specific skincare needs. Powerful plant actives work with the body’s natural bio-electrical field and enhance the skins ability to rejuvenate, resurface and radiate.
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'Your Way, Your Day' Day Spa Package
Our New Day Spa Package lets you customise and personalise your day by allowing you to choose your own treatments.
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Rasul Treatment at Killashee Spa
The Rasul treatment is a traditional Arabian cleansing ritual that will relax, cleanse & detoxify your body. It combines the health properties of heat, steam and mud
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Irish National Stud
Summer at the Irish National Stud, when the sun is shining this really is a special place to visit. Children's Play area, picnic benches, stunning gardens, museum and amazing horses.
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Lullymore Heritage Park
Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park was opened in 1993. The Park is set on 60 acres of breath-taking landscape and explores Irish heritage, culture and environment with woodland/peat land trails, gardens and exhibitions.
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Russborough House
Russborough House is located in the beautiful countryside near Blessington. This House is spectacular with a fabulous wooden playground, fairy trail and walkways. There is also a walled garden & maze to explore that is fun for all the family. The tea rooms offer the perfect refreshments and you can pick up a souvenir in their gift shop.
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Donadea Forest Park
The Donadea Forest Park is in north-west Kildare, a half an hour’s drive from Killashee hotel. It is a mixed woodland of 243 hectares.
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Saoirse ar an uisce - Freedom on the water
SAOÍRSE AR AN UÍSCE - FREEDOM ON THE WATER Saoirse ar an Uisce is an inland waterways 12 person passenger boat providing daily cruises along the Grand Canal. The booking office is located in Monasterevin, County Kildare and the cruise operates out of Tullamore Harbour, County Offaly.
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The Curragh Military Museum
Many years ago the military has become part of the Curragh and in Kildare, the Curragh is part of us. The history dates back to prehistoric times; the Fianna used to meet at the Hill of Allen; Henry II camped at the Curragh on his way to Dublin in 1171; the Jacobite army trained here in 1686-1687 and in 1855, the British after establishing a permanent post, trained men to go and fight in the Boer War and the trenches of the Somme during the World War I.
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