Organisation: Adare Manor

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<p> Rasa Alisauskaite, assistant food and beverage manager of The Gallery at Adare Manor, with a tiered cake stand, the essential centrepiece for the afternoon tea table. Picture: Paul Lehane</p>

home and gardens

Secrets of recreating a five-star festive afternoon tea at home

We consult the pros on how to tablescape and source all the ingredients for the perfect afternoon tea over Christmas

travel

The 12 Stays of Twixmas: A dozen hotel breaks to enjoy between Christmas and the New Year

Enjoy a getaway break to recover after you've made Christmas perfect — recharge and restore with one of these super breaks. And they make great gifts too.

<p>Maria Morgan and David Weldon. Pictures: Hu O'Reilly </p>

people

Wedding of the Week: A wedding at Adare Manor for Maria and David

'We rescheduled to June 2021, but with the situation still very uncertain we decided to have a small wedding'

food

The Menu: One of the rarest Irish whiskeys in the world is up for auction with a €40k reserve

The Menu: Foraging and cooking like a pro is easy with experts on hand

golf

Lowry in the hunt after round of 69 in Ohio

International magazine names Mayo resort hotel as best in UK and Ireland

Ashford Castle in Co Mayo has been voted the number one resort hotel in the UK and Ireland by readers of a leading US travel magazine.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

One-year wait, but Adare Manor now gains a centenary Ryder Cup

Wisconsin’s temporary Ryder Cup loss will be Adare Manor’s gain as the postponement by a year of the 43rd matches between Europe and the United States now means Ireland will stage the centenary event in 2027.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Marriage of convenience: Adare church hires its own wedding co-ordinator

You might describe it as a “match made in heaven” — one church is so popular with couples getting married that it has taken on a former hotel manager to specifically look after the matrimonial end of things.

Sat, 29 Feb, 2020

Kevin Markham: Hotel list every bit as fickle as world golf rankings

The 62nd Forbes Travel Guide 2020 Stars Awards were published last week. Exclusive hotel names? Absolutely. Eyebrows raised? You bet.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2020

Total gridlock: US and Irish holidaymakers crossing the Atlantic to see how the other half lives

Joe McNamee talks to industry leaders about the steady rise in US-Irish tourism

Fri, 07 Feb, 2020

The back nine: How Ireland’s golf clubs are looking forward to 2020

Part II of this series looks at how clubs around the island of Ireland are planning for the year ahead and what Irish golf can expect in 2020.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

State Archives: Government passed on £1m Adare Manor

State papers revealed justice minister and Limerick TD Gerry Collins had become aware in November 1980 that the well-known manor and estate in Adare, Co Limerick, was due to be sold.

Mon, 30 Dec, 2019

Cork proves itself a bastion of Michelin stars following London ceremony

Ireland has won two of three special awards at the 2020 Michelin star ceremony in London, while a Kinsale,Co Cork restaurant has become one of the three latest Irish eateries to receive the world-famous recognition.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2019

Six new Michelin Star restaurants in Ireland

Six Irish restaurants have become new recipients of the Michelin Star.

Mon, 07 Oct, 2019

Limerick pull off impressive double to secure finals place

The outstanding Tramore course once again proved a happy hunting ground for Limerick Golf Club over the weekend when they pulled off a highly impressive double in the Munster finals of the AIG Irish Senior Cup-Barton Shield and so qualified for the national finals to take place at Westport on September 20-22.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2019

Kinsale brace for Barton Shield battle with Limerick

Kinsale must plan without star player John Murphy for tomorrow’s Munster AIG Barton Shield semi-final in Tramore.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2019

Adare Manor gears up for Ryder Cup

Adare Manor is looking to fill two key positions, namely director of banqueting and events, and assistant director of food and beverage.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2019

High-end property owners can make a killing in Adare during Ryder Cup

It may be seven years away, but the Ryder Cup corporate ball is already rolling in the direction of Adare Manor.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

You've been Served with Ariel Sanecki

Ariel Sanecki is resort mixologist at Adare Manor

Sun, 11 Aug, 2019

JP’s dream becomes a reality

JP McManus has set Adare Manor and Ireland the challenge of staging the greatest Ryder Cup ever as he celebrated his luxury hotel and golf resort in Co Limerick winning the right to host golf’s biggest team event in 2026.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2019

Limerick hotel wins AA Hotel of the Year accolade

The AA Hotel of the Year has been announced for 2019.

Thu, 09 May, 2019

Wine: Solid Bordeaux reds and options for dinner

I apologise in advance for this column as there is considerable decadence ahead. I was lucky enough to visit Adare Manor for one of their prized wine evenings recently, the good news however is that these evenings are open to anyone for approximately €75 to €85 per person — excellent value given the wines being served.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2019

Limerick hotel set to adopt hurler's winning formula

JP McManus has set out his formula for how to operate a five-star hotel using the winning team culture centred around sports.

Sat, 25 Aug, 2018

Pádraig Harrington wants Ryder Cup captaincy in 2020

Pádraig Harrington wouldn't like to risk waiting to possibly perform the role on home soil in 2026.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2018

Adare Manor makes a compelling Ryder Cup case

Can Ireland’s top golfers - supported by the formidable figure of Adare Manor owner JP McManus - persuade the European Tour that the Limerick venue is a no-brainer when it comes to hosting the 2026 Ryder Cup?

Sat, 21 Apr, 2018

Let there be light at Glebe House, Cratloe

Trish Dromey views an unusual hillside home which was designed to optimise light and space.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2017

Luxury living in Adare

Trish Dromey discovers an expansive and lavishly-appointed modern home in the historic Co Limerick town

Sat, 25 Nov, 2017

WATCH: Adare Manor re-opens following extensive restoration

Adare Mano is re-opening today after an extensive restoration, refurbishment and expansion programme over the past 21 months.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

Fire causes extensive damage to new golf facility at Adare Manor

Latest:A review is to be conducted into the cause of a fire on the site of Adare Manor.

Mon, 14 Aug, 2017

JP McManus golf course to allow pints with putts

The world’s top golfers will be able to sink pints as well as putts during the JP McManus Pro-Am in Adare Manor in 2020.

Fri, 28 Jul, 2017

JP McManus golf course to allow pints with putts

The world’s top golfers will be able to sink pints as well as putts during the JP McManus Pro-Am in Adare Manor in 2020.

Fri, 28 Jul, 2017

Par-3 course adds new dimension for Tralee

A new six-hole par-3 course will form the centrepiece of new additions to the Tralee GC complex in Kerry.

Tue, 18 Jul, 2017

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Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

JP McManus wants to host the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Co Limerick

Billionaire JP McManus has said his dream is to bring the 2026 Ryder Cup to his five-star Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort in Co Limerick, which is due to reopen in September after major reconstruction and refurbishment.

Tue, 07 Mar, 2017

Billionaire JP McManus on plans to bring prestigious Ryder Cup to Limerick’s Adare Manor

Horse racing mogul JP McManus opened up for the first time about his dream to host the Ryder Cup at Adare in 2026.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Minister for Jobs to attend 'major' announcement at JP McManus-owned Adare Manor hotel

A "major" announcement is to be made this coming Monday, at the five-star Adare Manor hotel and golf resort in Co Limerick, reliable sources have said.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2017

Creating ‘Europe’s Augusta’ as JP McManus directs Adare Manor reinvention

The five-star Adare Manor Resort redesign is eagerly anticipated, writes Kevin Markham.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2017

Antique and fine arts: Cabinets and curiosities for sale at Carrigtwohill auction

James Hicks cabinets and a 1969 portrait by Maurice Desmond are among the lots, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

Antiques in brief

Cashel sale

Sun, 17 Apr, 2016

Strong year for Irish mergers and acquisitions

Outbound deals accounted for half of all Irish-related merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions last year; the highest level on record, new data shows.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

PICS: Relics of ascendency under the hammer at Adare Manor auction

Relics of an ascendancy which once humoured and bestowed comfort to the Earls of Dunraven over several centuries are destined for new homes after a marathon two-day auction in the Adare Manor hotel.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Auction of a range of contents from Adare Manor next week

Des O’Sullivan looks at what’s up for grabs at the Limerick hotel acquired by the McManus family for €30m. 

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Planning granted for multimillion-euro development Adare Manor

Planning approval has been given for a multimillion-euro development at Adare Manor and Golf Resort, bought by JP McManus from US businessman Tom Kane.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2016

Record €1bn Irish hotel spend in 2015

A perfect storm of economic factors combined to ensure a record year for hotel sales in Ireland in 2015 with more than €1bn spent over the 12 months.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Lost bunny gets the five star treatment at the Adare Manor Hotel

And Jellycat has now been reunited with his owner.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2016

PHOTOS: This pampered bunny had the best time ever in Adare Manor

There’s a touch of Ted in the story of Jellycat, the bunny that’s done more for marketing Adare Manor over the last few days than any multimillion euro advertising campaign ever could.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2016

JP McManus unveils €30m revamp of Adare Manor

JP McManus has unveiled a massive redevelopment plan for the luxurious Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort, which he bought for a reputed €30m.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

€13m Castlemartyr sale to draw British golfers

The Castlemartyr Resort in Cork has been acquired for close to €14m by British businessman and hotelier Martin Shaw, who also owns a significant golf resort called Old Thorns Manor House in Hampshire, near London.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2015

Castlemartyr Resort Hotel sales bed down

AFTER a market revival in 2012 and 2013, 60 Irish hotels sold in 2014 for a total of €440m, double that of the prior year.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2015

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