Laois Tourism Press Releases 2008
Good Food Ireland driving Food Tourism honours members at Awards Ceremony
The Good Food Ireland Awards Dinner took place in the Shelbourne Hotel Dublin on Monday night 29th September and provided a showcase of the best of local and artisan food produce. Good Food Ireland is a unique not-for-profit all island network of members who are diligently working to drive Ireland forward as a food tourism destination. Over 300 key representatives from the food and tourism sectors including chefs, restrauteurs, hoteliers, farmers, fishermen and food producers from the four corners of Ireland attended. Guest of Honour Martin Cullen, T.D., Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism and Good Food Ireland Chairman, Redmond O’ Donoghue presented the awards.
“The key objectives of these awards were to honour those members who epitomise the philosophy of Good Food Ireland and to raise standards within the food and hospitality industry,” says Margaret Jeffares, Managing Director, Good Food Ireland.
Good Food Ireland Best Local Breakfast Award - sponsored by Failte Ireland
This award clearly maximises the use of local produce, home baking and sourcing and embraces signature and regional dishes. It also takes into account how the breakfast is presented and served.
Winner – Coolanowle Country House & Organic Farm, Ballickmoyler, Co Carlow.
Update Report for Laois Tourism Website Conference – dated 10th Sept 08
By Aisling Hurley Teamwoodcraft, Laois Network President
“Last Tuesday evening saw the launch of Network Ireland’s national conference. The event was attended by the crème of Laois and the large attendance is an indication of the calibre of the business women in Network Ireland (the fun way to promote your business). Revellers were greeted by the famous Bui Bolg who were fresh from their Electric Picnic experience. Cool Daddy, Yummy Mummy and The Governess kept the fun flowing with spontaneous waltzes and comments. Laois President Aisling Hurley referred to the conference being in it’s 25th year and that she was delighted to celebrate the journey of business women during that time, which had seen many changes for Irish business women including those that have moved into (and now lead) male dominated industries such as haulage, travel, manufacturing etc and how fortunate we were to have seen the election of 2 female Presidents of Ireland. The champagne continued flowing whilst the ladies were treated to a fashion show by image consultant Ann Duncan, fashion being provided by local boutiques Erre Esse and Woman. National President Maria Groarke then officially launched the conference which starts on the 2nd of October in Emo Court, Laois, with a champagne and canapé reception accompanied by a string quartet. Participants will then be escorted around Emo Court for a private viewing. Tickets available from www.networklaois.com”
Portlaoise Town Twinning
Portlaoise Town Twinning – Visit of delegation from Colouniex-Chamiers.... to read more
Download the town twinning press release.doc also click here to view some photos of the Laois Walking Festival and members of the French Twinning Group. If you are interested in taking part, click here to view the full brochure on Laois Walking Festival
Rose of Tralee Regional Finals
The Rose of Tralee Region Finals took place in Laois in June. Six of this year’s Irish contestants for the 2008 International Rose of Tralee have been selected at a glamorous event at the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel... read more by Downloading the Rose of Tralee Regional Finals Press Release.doc and click here to see some photographs of the event.
Laois International Golf Challenge 2008
The Laois International Golf Challenge 2008 took place recently ... Download the Laois International Golf Press Release.doc and click here to see some photos of the awards presentations
Good Food Ireland driving Food Tourism honours members at Awards Ceremony
The Good Food Ireland Awards Dinner took place in the Shelbourne Hotel Dublin on Monday night 29th September and provided a showcase of the best of local and artisan food produce. Good Food Ireland is a unique not-for-profit all island network of members who are diligently working to drive Ireland forward as a food tourism destination. Over 300 key representatives from the food and tourism sectors including chefs, restrauteurs, hoteliers, farmers, fishermen and food producers from the four corners of Ireland attended. Guest of Honour Martin Cullen, T.D., Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism and Good Food Ireland Chairman, Redmond O’ Donoghue presented the awards.
“The key objectives of these awards were to honour those members who epitomise the philosophy of Good Food Ireland and to raise standards within the food and hospitality industry,” says Margaret Jeffares, Managing Director, Good Food Ireland.
Good Food Ireland Best Local Breakfast Award - sponsored by Failte Ireland
This award clearly maximises the use of local produce, home baking and sourcing and embraces signature and regional dishes. It also takes into account how the breakfast is presented and served.
Winner – Coolanowle Country House & Organic Farm, Ballickmoyler, Co Carlow.
Update Report for Laois Tourism Website Conference – dated 10th Sept 08
By Aisling Hurley Teamwoodcraft, Laois Network President
“Last Tuesday evening saw the launch of Network Ireland’s national conference. The event was attended by the crème of Laois and the large attendance is an indication of the calibre of the business women in Network Ireland (the fun way to promote your business). Revellers were greeted by the famous Bui Bolg who were fresh from their Electric Picnic experience. Cool Daddy, Yummy Mummy and The Governess kept the fun flowing with spontaneous waltzes and comments. Laois President Aisling Hurley referred to the conference being in it’s 25th year and that she was delighted to celebrate the journey of business women during that time, which had seen many changes for Irish business women including those that have moved into (and now lead) male dominated industries such as haulage, travel, manufacturing etc and how fortunate we were to have seen the election of 2 female Presidents of Ireland. The champagne continued flowing whilst the ladies were treated to a fashion show by image consultant Ann Duncan, fashion being provided by local boutiques Erre Esse and Woman. National President Maria Groarke then officially launched the conference which starts on the 2nd of October in Emo Court, Laois, with a champagne and canapé reception accompanied by a string quartet. Participants will then be escorted around Emo Court for a private viewing. Tickets available from www.networklaois.com”
Portlaoise Town Twinning
Portlaoise Town Twinning – Visit of delegation from Colouniex-Chamiers.... to read more
Download the town twinning press release.doc also click here to view some photos of the Laois Walking Festival and members of the French Twinning Group. If you are interested in taking part, click here to view the full brochure on Laois Walking Festival
Rose of Tralee Regional Finals
The Rose of Tralee Region Finals took place in Laois in June. Six of this year’s Irish contestants for the 2008 International Rose of Tralee have been selected at a glamorous event at the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel... read more by Downloading the Rose of Tralee Regional Finals Press Release.doc and click here to see some photographs of the event.
Laois International Golf Challenge 2008
The Laois International Golf Challenge 2008 took place recently ... Download the Laois International Golf Press Release.doc and click here to see some photos of the awards presentations
