NEW Clontarf Castle Loyalty Card!

Discover our new Restaurant and Bar loyalty programme at Clontarf Castle Hotel. We have recently introduced a Loyalty Card, our way of saying thank you to our many loyal restaurant and bar patrons.

Earn points while you dine in Fahrenheit Restaurant, Knights Bar or Indigo Lounge. To join Clontarf Castle loyalty Club simply download the form online and complete and return to our Restaurant Manager Silvano Basianiello or ask for an application form off your waiter on the occasion of your next visit!

Earning points is easy, for every euro you spend you will earn a point. We will even give you 50 free points to get you started.  Additionally, as a valued member in our exclusive program, you will receive gifts and discounts throughout the year.  Personalized recognition, excellent service and exceptional quality are only a few of the benefits you will receive. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

REDEEMING POINTS:
100 Points : Bottle of wine when you have dinner for 2 or more people in Fahrenheit Restaurant.

200 Points : Main course carvery lunch for 2 in Knights Bar.

300 Points : Main course and a dessert for 1 in Fahrenheit Restaurant

500 Points : Main course for 2 in Fahrenheit Restaurant.

700 Points : Dinner for 2 in Fahrenheit Restaurant

1000 Points : Aperitif of you choice, dinner for 2 in Fahrenheit Restaurant plus a bottle of champagne.

1500 Points : Overnight stay at Clontarf Castle for two people in a Junior suite with full Irish breakfast and dinner with a bottle of wine in Fahrenheit Restaurant

Click here to apply for this exclusive Loyalty Card!

Family Fun at Clontarf Castle Hotel!

Make the most of the rest of the summer with a Family Break at Clontarf Castle Hotel!

With staycations all the rage this year, we can now offer you a very special break for all the family this August for only €545 for a family of four!

Offer includes full Irish breakfast each morning and dinner in Fahrenheit Restaurant on two evenings and with our compliments enjoy:

• Children’s Castle Treasure Hunt
• Movie Time with popcorn from 7pm – 9pm have dinner in peace and quiet while your children are bring looked after by our team
• Choose from a Viking Splash Tour or a visit to Dublin Zoo
• Visit Dollymount Beach and explore Bull Island Nature Reserve and interpretive center

Package price – €545 which includes three night luxury accommodation with breakfast and dinner on two nights!

For more information on this Family Special Offer!

Bram Stoker – Dracula Halloween Horror Festival!

Clontarf Castle Hotel presents Bram Stoker – Dracula Halloween Horror Festival!

Born in Clontarf in November 1847, this festival celebrates the great Clontarf writer who wrote 18 books and a collection of shorter works of fiction and non-fiction. His gothic horror masterpiece ‘Dracula’ was first published in 1897.

The festival takes place 27th – 31st October 2010

Wedding Afternoon at Clontarf Castle Hotel!

The wedding season is in full swing with many happy couples choosing Clontarf Castle Hotel as their wedding venue! Our unique wedding venue is the perfect setting for your magical day with its idyllic surroundings and stylish, classic interior.

Why not see for yourself with our Wedding Afternoon which is taking place on Sunday 30th May from 1pm – 5pm. To celebrate the launch of our new ‘Weddings by Appointments’ brochure, watch out for all the special offers on the day. For more information contact info@clontarfcastle.ie or 01 833 2321

So, apart from the fabulous Clontarf Castle Hotel – what’s you favourite wedding venue outside of Ireland?

Attending a Concert in the City??

Are you attending one of the many music events taking place in the Dublin City this summer? If you are why don’t you stay with us in Clontarf Castle hotel close to all major music locations in Dublin.

There is a whole range of music events taking place that will suit the tastes of everybody from young to old and genre to genre. The O2 Arena is going to be packed full of some the world’s greatest music artists from KISS American hard rock band to British Singer Songwriter Rod Stewart, Rihanna who is being supported by the UK’s newest sensation Pixie Lott, Stevie Wonder and even X Factor winner Leona Lewis among many others.
The RDS is home to some of the largest sporting events in Ireland is going to host Pink’s “Carnival Tour” and the legend Sir Paul McCartney is returning to Dublin for one more show following his sell out show last year.
Ireland’s most successful boy band and home favourites Westlife, are returning from their break for what is sure to be a massive show in Croke Park as part of their “Where we are tour”. That’s not all though Greenday will be performing in Marley Park on the 23th of June 2010 in what will be a world class entertainment.
There are also some smaller music events taking place in Dublin like Irish singer songwriter Cathy Davey, British electronic band Faithless and the Scissor Sisters in the Olympia Theatre. Marina and the Diamonds, RnB super star Chris Brown and Blondie will be performing in Vicar Street.
If you are attending one of the above events why don’t you drop in to us in Clontarf Castle Hotel we would be delighted to hear about the show. Also check out our activities page for more information on what events are taking place in Dublin this summer!

Summer in the City

It’s almost at everyone’s favourite time of the year – ‘Summer’. The kids are off school, the days are longer, the list of events is never ending and (hopefully) the weather will be good enough to put a smile on everyone’s face!

So what are your plans?

Are you going to Dublin to get a taste of summer in the City? You could be the next Carrie in Dublin, going to the newest hotspots, sipping on a Cosmo and having brunch with your friends that next morning in St. Stephens Green.

If you are thinking of coming to Dublin this summer then Clontarf Castle Hotel is the place to stay. You can stay in our luxurious hotel which has all of what the city has to offer right on our doorstep. So what is happening in Dublin this Summer?

If you like music there is plenty of music events taking place in the city this summer from Rod Stewart in The O2, Paul Mc Cartney in the RDS and Westlife in Croke Park.
There are also lots of comedy events with Dara O’ Briain in Vicar Street and Gift Grub starring Mario Rosenstock.
There are plenty of family events taking place with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang  in the Grand Canal Theatre, the Fingal International Arts festival for children in the Draiocht theatre, the Dublin Toy and Train Fair, and the Coca Cola Cinemagic International film and TV festival for young people. But if you just want to see some cultural events there is Riverdance being performed in the Gaiety Theatre, Cirque Du Soleil: Saltimbanco in the O2 and the Irish dance festival talking place this summer.

So whenever you are going to the City why don’t you pop in to us in Clontarf Castle Hotel and see what we have to offer.

Facebook Competition!

Facebook Competition!

Only 3 days left to enter the free Facebook competition to WIN a complimentary night’s break at Clontarf Castle Hotel with dinner for two people. Check out our Facebook’s page for details on how to enter!

Good Luck!

Best Hotel Interior Design in Europe 2009!

We are delighted to annouce that we have been presented with yet another award – Best Hotel Interior Design in Europe 2009!

Prix Villegiature Awards 2009

The Villegiature Awards gather a Jury composed of 20 major journalists from very famous Medias as well as 3 Directors of well-known prestigious hotels in Europe. They reward the best of the best hotels in Europe, and the best Medias promoting exceptional destinations.

The 2009 Villegiature Awards took place in Paris on October 19 at The Westin Paris hotel within the famous ‘Salon Imperial’

Clontarf Castle Hotel has earned the reputation of being one of the ‘hippest’ hotels in Dublin, offering a uniquely designed property with the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional.

Battle of Clontarf

Ireland has a long tumultuous history where many bloody battles were fought. Clontarf is no exception. It is a significant location in Irish history involving Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, and the famous Battle of Clontarf on Good Friday, 23rd April 1014.

It all began when Mael Morda, King of Leinster, began to plot against Brian Boru. Mael Morda made an alliance with Sitric, the Viking King of Dublin, who was assisted by the Vikings of the Orkney Islands and the Isle of Man. Brian Boru marched against them and the great battle was fought at Clontarf. It ended in victory for Boru’s army.

However, on the night of the victory, Boru was praying in his tent, surrounded by five men, who were guarding him. A small group of Vikings, who were retreating from the battle through a wooded area, close to the site of what is now Clontarf Castle came across the guarded tent. Realising who was being protected; they killed all five guards and Brian Boru who was 72 years of age.

Clontarf Castle was built on the site of the battle in 1172.

A Taste of Clontarf

Clontarf Castle Hotel are delighted to announce a series of culinary evenings this Autumn

Clontarf Castle Hotel is a deluxe 4 Star Dublin Hotel that is steeped in history yet is the perfect blend of boutique and luxury, providing unique style and exceptional service in comfortable chic surroundings.

Beginning in September, leading Celebrity Chefs such as Dylan McGrath, Oliver Dunne and Neven McGuire will take part in exclusive Clontarf Castle Celebrity Chef Nights. Each chef will design an exceptional and exclusive menu for their night and will talk guests through the menu, oversee proceedings and mingle with guests. This is your chance to see how the experts do it best.

For wine lovers, we have a succession of Wine Tasting Evenings which will be hosted by an array of well known industry wine connoisseurs who have personally sculpted an exquisite wine menu and will be on hand to host and guide each guest through a gastronomic sensory escape

Details of the Events include:

29th September – Dylan McGrath

The evening will include a 7 course wine tasting menu with Dylan overseeing the event. Price €79 per person

6th October – Wine Tasting Evening

7 course wine tasting menu. €59 per person

13th October – Italian Night

7 course Italian menu. Price €79 per person

3rd Novermber – Wine Tasting Evening

7 course wine tasting menu. Price €59 per person

9th November – Oliver Dunne

This evening will include a 7 course tasting menu with Oliver overseeing the event. Price €79 per person

27th December – Neven McGuire

Cooking Demonstration with Neven. Price €25 per person

For more information on any of the upcoming events or to book your place please contact Jennifer McNulty at 01-8534327 or jmcnulty@clontarfcastle.ie