2014 Irish Open – Fota Island Resort Co Cork

 

The 2014 Irish Open will make its return to Cork for the first time in 12 years when Fota Island Resort plays host from the 19th to the 22nd of June 2014. Fota Island is no stranger to this event having hosted back to back opens in 2001 & 2002 and the entire county of Cork is extremely excited to welcome this great event back to Ireland’s second largest city.

There will be a wealth of top golfing talent on display over the course of the four day event with double major winner and world number 8 Rory McIlroy already expressing is excitement at the prospect of competing. It is difficult to say at this early stage who will be favourite to walk away with the 2014 title  of Irish Open champion but 2013 champion Paul Casey will undoubtedly mount a strong defense of his title. This will be no easy feat however with strong competition from of the worlds top touring professionals from both the European and US Tours taking part in the event.

Tickets are on sale now with day admission tickets available or the option to purchase a full tournament pass for all four days. The 2013 event which took place in Carton House Co Kildare attracted over 81,000 spectators over the course of the four day event, 2014’s open is expecting to attract similar numbers and demand for accommodation across Cork will be as result very high.

Silver Springs Moran Hotel Cork is located just 15 minutes from Fota Island Resort and is the perfect choice when traveling to the 2014 Irish Open. After a long day of following Rory McIlroy or Padraig Harrington around the course you can enjoy a delicious meal in the Watermarq Restaurant and a relaxing drink in the Lobby Bar with views over the river Lee. For more information on the hotel or to make a booking you can visit our website HERE.

Family Breaks at Silver Springs Moran Hotel

The Silver Springs Moran Hotel is one of the most child friendly hotels in Cork with special young diner’s menus, family rooms and accommodation for children under 12 is free!

There is so much to do and see in Cork, so when staying at The 4 Star Silver Springs Moran Hotel on a family break, these are some of the activities you can go to:

• Fota Wildlife
• Monkey Maze
• Rumley Farm
• Blackrock Observatory
• Cork City
• Beaches
• Cinemas
• Cork Gaol
• Blarney Castle
• Leisureplex – bowling/quasar
• Trabolgan

This family friendly hotel in Cork has a number facilities to make sure your little ones’ stay is as good as yours!

• Baby-sitting services. Please note this service must be booked in advance
• Family Dining with special menus and Kidz Zone
• Inter-connecting rooms
• Large spacious guest rooms
• Cots

Kids Play Zone:

At The Silver Springs Moran Hotel we have a Kids Play Zone section which is located beside our reception area.  This is a room with toys and board games where your kids can enjoy play time while staying at our hotel.

Opening/Closing times

9am – 3pm and then from 6pm to 10pm daily

Great Summer Family Offers at Silver Springs Moran Hotel Cork – FREE Children’s Places!

Take a family summer break to Cork this summer and stay in Silver Springs Moran Hotel, a 4* hotel located just minutes from Cork city centre and within easy access of lots of family attractions including Fota Wildlife Park, Monkey Maze and Kartworld to name but a few nearby attractions!

And this summer children under 10 go FREE when accompanied by 2 paying adults. Book now and avail of a great €129pps* rate!

And for the younger guests there are lots of great activities to enjoy at Silver Springs Moran Hotel including swimming and tennis! The Source Health and Fitness Club is located within the grounds of the hotel and guests have full use of all the facilities. For other details and to find out about the Silver Springs Moran Hotel kids club, please click here.

For more details on the Silver Springs Moran Hotel please click here and to book one of our great family offers please click here.

To see the full listing of great offers available this summer from the Moran Hotel Group, please visit here.