Festival Fever arrives to Cork

With so much happening in Cork over the next few months, is there really any other place to be.

Festival fever starts at the end of this month with The Beamish Cork Folk Festival (28th September – 3rd October). Featuring Folk and Trad artists from around the world this festival is fast becoming a must-be-seen-at occasion on the events calendar.

At the end of October over the bank Holiday weekend and Halloween Festivities (28th – 31st October), Cork again becomes the places to be as some of the world’s finest jazz musicians will be performing in venues throughout the city as part of the internationally renowned Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.

Then just a week later and barely time to recover, it’s the Corona Cork Film festival; starting on the 6th November this festival will be showing a wide range of films from around the world and is a major essential showcase for Irish film production.

If visiting Cork for the Festivals or the atmosphere or just looking to stay a few days or for a little bit longer, a conveniently located hotel in Cork that offers superb comfort and deals is the Silver Springs Moran Hotel.

Sporting September and O2 October

This September Croke Park has already hosted the All Ireland Hurling Final and in a few weeks on Sunday 18th September, all eyes will yet again be on Croke Park as Dublin take on Kerry in the All Ireland Football Final. Kickoff is at 3:30pm and the atmosphere inside and outside Croke Park is bound to be electric – it’s definitely one weekend of the year you’ll want to be in the city.

Dublin remains the place to be at the beginning of next month, as in October one of the biggest names in music comes to Dublin’s O2! The international superstar Rihanna will be here as part of her ‘Loud’ Tour, returning again for a second date in November, the global phenomenon will be performing on 3rd October (and again 25th November).

For a conveniently located hotel in Dublin to stay to soak up the atmosphere, attend the big match or see one of the worlds’ renowned artists perform, the Red Cow Moran hotel is suitably located and provides easy access to the city centre and Dublin’s venues.

Calling all Sports Fans!

Calling all sports fans! A feast of sporting action will take place during the month of August within the sporting venues throughout Dublin.

Croke park will play host to the All Ireland Senior Football Quarter Finals (1st August) and the Semi Finals (28th August) and to the All Ireland Senior Hurling Semi Finals on 7th, 14th and 21st August.

Across the city at the Aviva Stadium, as Ireland prepare for their 2011 world cup later this year – Rugby fans can enjoy some international friendly matches on 20th and 27th August.

Or if you prefer your sport stars with 4 legs, then why not visit Dublin Horse Show at the RDS on 3rd-7th August.

So whatever your team colours and whoever you are in Dublin to support, the Red Cow Moran hotel in Dublin is the ideal place to stay and is conveniently located to provide easy access to the city centre and all of Dublin’s sporting venues.

Schools out for Summer but Cork has something for all the family!

The school holidays are upon us and we are often left wondering what to do, but with an abundance of things to do and with so many top Irish acts performing, Cork really is the only place to be this summer!

Cork offers something for everyone – choose to go wild at Fota Wildlife Park, nautical at Kinsale, exploring at Blarney, or on a shopping spree in Cork City!

Or for those looking to be entertained – then this summer, Cork plays host to some of Ireland’s famous exports – as playing Live at the Marque in Cork Saturday 9th July is Irish pop sensation Westlife, whilst housewives favourite Daniel O’Donnell plays at Cork Opera House on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th. If comedy is more your thing however, then why not join in the fun and be thoroughly amused by the brilliant Tommy Tiernan, who is performing at Cork Opera House on Thursday 14th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July.

So whether visiting for the attractions, the music, the comedy or just for the atmosphere, Silver Springs Moran hotel in Cork is the ideal place to stay and is conveniently located to provide easy access to Cork’s attractions and entertainment venues.

Must See Music and Sports this July in Dublin

Throughout the month of July, Dublin is again the only place to be as music and sports fan will descend upon the city for some unmissable gigs and games!

Music must-see’s this month begins with Irish pop band The Script who return home to play at the Aviva stadium on 2nd July and the world-famous teen musical phenomenon Glee, which plays at the O2 on 2nd and 3rd July. Then later in the month on 12th July the legendary James Taylor performs at the O2.

Sporting action on offer this month – and all eyes will be on Croke Park as it plays host to the Leinster Senior Hurling Final on 3rd July, the Leinster Senior Football Final on 10th July and the All Ireland Senior Football Quarter Final’s on 30th and 31st July.

So whether visiting for the music, the sport or just for the atmosphere, the Red Cow Moran hotel in Dublin is the ideal place to stay and is conveniently located to provide easy access to the city centre and all music and sporting venues.

Wolfe Tones play at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork

Irish folk legends The Wolfe Tones are performing at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork on Sunday 24th July 2011.

Returning to Cork for their first ever appearance at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork, the legendary Wolfe Tones will perform many of their hits; such as The Streets of New York, Celtix Symphony, On The One Road and Irish Eyes, which they are seen here performing at Pairc ui Chaoimh in 1986!

Early booking is recommended for what promises to be a sell out event – Tickets are just €25, are on sale now from the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork reception or online via www.tonestickets.com. Doors will open at 20:00 and the concert starts at 21:00.

Dublin – the place to be for the magnificent musical month of June

This month Dublin plays hosts to some of the world’s greatest musical acts and is all-set to be the only place to be this June, as fans from all over Ireland and around the globe flock to our capital city to see music superstars and legends – Take That, Bryan Adams, Neil Diamond and Jon Bon Jovi.

Performing at some of Dublin’s most notorious venues, fans will see reformed 5 piece Take That – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Jason Orange and Robbie Williams perform at Croke Park on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June; Canadian superstar Bryan Adams play at the O2 on Thursday 23rd June; Legendary Neil Diamond perform with his special supporting act, Ireland’s very own Mary Byrne at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 25th June; and Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi playing at the RDS on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th June.

Anyone lucky enough to be attending 1, 2, or even all 4 of these concerts will need accommodation in Dublin that is conveniently located and within easy access to all the venues  that are spread out across the city – and one such Dublin hotel is The Red Cow Moran Hotel.

With so much happening in Dublin this June, it really is the only place to be…and The Red Cow Moran hotel in Dublin truly is the only place to stay.

The Silver Springs Hotel Special Occasion Packages

Looking for the perfect venue to host your forthcoming family celebration or tasked with the job to find the ideal place to host your work summer party? Then look no further than the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork.

Known for its first class facilities, delicious food and unbeatable service, the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork is currently offering unbeatable value on its special occasion packages, including:

• Complimentary Room Hire for 60 or more guests
• Balloons and mood lighting
• Sumptuous Finger Food
• Complimentary overnight accommodation for the booker of the party
• Discounted accommodation rates for all party guests

Packages start from €9.50 per person and terms and conditions apply. For more information on this great offer, please contact the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork NOW on 021 450 7533

NMCI – Ireland’s Most Unique Team Building Day

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organisational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” – Andrew Carnegie

Team building activities are one of the key factors in the success of a company. The more time co-workers spend together, reflects directly on the success of a project.

We at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork recognise this and recently took part in what can only be describe as the most premium of team building day’s offered at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI), who have the world’s most advanced maritime facilities!

A typical Team Building day at NMCI could involve a navigational race around Governors Island in New York Harbour, in one of the College’s cutting-edge bridge simulators. A repair exercise set in a rapidly flooding chamber in the Damage Repair Instructional Unit (DRIU). Followed by, a range of sea survival challenges in the environmental pool with harsh weather condition at their max.

There are over 10 different challenges that you can choose from when tailoring your team building day and each task can be run in 3 separate difficulty levels, and the intensity and competitiveness of the exercises will be dictated by the robustness of your group.

The NMCI provide Team Building courses to suit their clients from a range of different areas of industry, so if you have a new team that needs gelling or just want a fun day out like we at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork did, why not find out what they can do by visiting the NMCI website to view their full list of Team Building Activities.

Inclusive Wedding Packages at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork

At the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork we are delighted to offer not one but two, Inclusive Wedding Packages.

Our wedding packages have been designed to offer fantastic value for money on our first rate facilities and service and both packages included the following:

• A red carpet welcome, with champagne for the Bride & Groom
• Complimentary tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival
• Drinks reception for all guests to suit the season (options available)
• Complimentary entertainment during your arrivals reception
• Glass of wine plus 2 top ups during the meal
• Champagne toast for all guests
• 5 course dinner with a choice of main courses
• Evening refreshments (tea/ coffee/ cocktail sausages & sandwiches)
• Bar extension
• Fresh floral centre pieces or candelabras & linen napkins on all tables
• Complimentary chair covers
• Complimentary accommodation for the Bride & Groom and both set of parents
• 1 month complimentary Source Health & Fitness voucher & €200 Anvil Photography voucher

Our first inclusive wedding package, priced at just €48 per person, gives the option to choose one selection from a choice of starters, soups & desserts from the list on our Silver Springs Hotel in Cork wedding brochure, and 2 of the following main courses:

Roast crown of turkey, honey glazed ham, herb stuffing & cranberry relish
or
Sauté supreme of chicken with a herb stuffing, wrapped in bacon, cream & mushroom tarragon jus
or
Roast stuffed loin of pork, apple compote & cider glaze
or
Roast stuffed loin of bacon, port jus with a honey & mustard glaze

Baked delice of salmon, leek & white wine cream
or
Baked cod, served with a herb crust
or
Duo of salmon/codling, mussel cream sauce

Or alternatively our second inclusive wedding package for just €50 per person, gives the option to choose one selection from a choice of starters, soups & desserts from the list on our Silver Springs Hotel in Cork wedding brochure, and 2 of the following main courses:

Prime roast sirloin of beef, Bordelaise jus
or
Roast crown of turkey, honey glazed ham, herb stuffing & cranberry relish
or
Roast stuffed loin of pork, apple compote & cider glaze
or
Roast stuffed loin of bacon, port jus with a honey & mustard glaze

Baked delice of salmon leek & white wine cream
or
Baked cod, served with a herb crust
or
Duo of salmon, codling, mussel cream sauce
or
Stuffed paupiettes of sole served with a prawn mousse, citrus & dill sauce

Terms and Conditions apply, each inclusive wedding package has a minimum number requirement of 80 guests, please contact the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork for more details.