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DINING OUT, Entertainment, News

Two Kerry Hotels Have Best Breakfasts In Ireland

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Park Hotel Kenmare.

THE Park Hotel in Kenmare has the Best Breakfast in Ireland in a Five-Star hotel.

The famous hotel won the accolade at this year’s Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards, in association with Fáilte Ireland, announced today at a ceremony at the InterContinental Dublin.

Dingle Benners Hotel won the Three-Star Hotel category while Castlewood House, Dingle and Killarney Lodge, Killarney were Highly Commended in the Guesthouse category. Shelburne Lodge, Kenmare was Highly Commended in the B&B category.

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The Irish Breakfast Awards celebrate the finest Irish food producers and those who take special pride in serving the best breakfasts and brunches in Ireland to tourists and locals alike.

The awards were attended by up to 200 representatives from the hospitality industry, food writers and food organisations and with special guest, chef Neven Maguire.

Each establishment on the shortlist was commended by Georgina Campbell’s independent assessment team for creating a breakfast menu that stands out from the crowd.

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Francis Brennan Says The Town Centre Is The Heart Of Tralee

At the Francis Brennan book signing were, from left. Helen Dowling and Kevin Ross. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Francis Brennan book signing were, from left. Helen Dowling and Kevin Ross. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

THE hotelier and TV star, Francis Brennan, was in O’Mahony’s book shop on Saturday signing copies of his new book, entitled,  ‘It’s the little things – Francis Brennan’s Guide to Life’.

He also made a few observations about the town centre and Manor West Retail Park while he was in town.

Francis Brennan has been running five star Park Hotel down in Kenmare with his younger brother John for decades now.

“I’ve been coming up and down to Tralee over the years so I know the town quite well. The new roads are confusing me slightly, but apart from that I’m grand,” said Francis Brennan.

“When I was coming in looking at Manor West, I thought to myself, that’s pulling the heart out of town,” said Francis.

“I think business should be focused in the centre of the town. Big shopping centres are a little bit faceless,” said Francis.

“Planning should take note of the heart of the centre of a town, because I see a lot of empty shops around the place,” said Francis said.

The owner of the five star Kenmare hotel, shot to national fame when he and his brother John, starred in the RTE hospitality makeover series, ‘At Your Service’.

Francis was in store where, for around an hour, posed for photos and signed copies of his new book’.

Along with the formalities of the book signing, Francis was more than happy to have a chat with everyone there to meet him.

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At the Francis Brennan book signing was, Pauline Burke Quinn. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Francis Brennan book signing was, Pauline Burke Quinn. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Francis Brennan book signing were, from left. Ruth Schubiger, John Leen and Bridget Schubiger Leen. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Francis Brennan book signing were, from left; Ruth Schubiger, John Leen and Bridget Schubiger Leen. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Francis Brennan book signing were, from left. Cara, Quelin, Jill and Rian Kenny O'Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
At the Francis Brennan book signing were, from left. Cara, Caoileann, Jill and Rian Kenny O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.