You've Been Served: John O'Grady, Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort

Hosting the Euro-Pro Tour golf event at Tulfarris for the past two years has been a great experience.

I have worked in the hotel business for 30 years. My mother wanted me to work in finance but I caught the ’bug' working at the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny under the great Bobby Kerr Sr.

I love the daily interaction with both colleagues and guests alike and that no day is the same. Managing a resort can be very challenging but I am lucky to work with a great team at Tulfarris. I am working with the Prem Group for the past five-and-a-half years, first as general manager of Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort then as an area manager overseeing a number of properties.