Well folks-it’s coming to the end of another year. Its hard to believe that 2008 is nearly over and what a busy year it was.

Killarneys Christmas festival is now in full swing and seems to be getting better every year so now is a perfect time for taking that well deserved break away in Killarney. From Open Air Christmas Markets, the ‘Real Ice’ Skating Rink to Santas Magical Lodge set in Killarneys National Park and the pre Christmas sales aren’t too bad either!!

For more info on the Festival log onto www.Christmasinkillarney.com

As always the INEC has a fantastic array of shows coming up over the next few weeks but be quick to book your accommodation with us as we are filling up fast.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our guests and readers a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Looking forward to welcoming you all to the Riverside in 2009

Welcome to our august edition of our Blog. For our avid regular readers my apologies on the delay of this months edition but I only just realised that we are well into August already!!

Killarney is so busy at the moment with lots of different events happening around the town-like the rest of Ireland we are hoping and praying that our summer weather will appear soon. But according to an article I read today there is a man living somewhere in the midlands that has promised us that the good weather is on the way because all the cows and sheep are now heading up the hills and mountains and that this is a sure sign that summer is on the way!!

Well not much has changed in the hotel since I last wrote as things have been so busy. But we decided to change around our menus from listening to comments from our guests. You may think that when you fill up a comment card in a hotel that they are just thrown away but we do actually take note of all comments and work towards making changes to try to keep you all happy. So we have introduced a new Bistro Style Ala Carte Menu that we now serve both in our Riverside Lounge and in the restaurant. This extensive menu has all of our old favourites plus some extra special specials available from 6-9pm daily.

Rosemary who runs our Rejuvenation Suite for us has some great Mid Summer Madness offers on at the moment so be sure to check her availability before you arrive to us.

There is a very exciting show coming to the INEC from the 12-24^th August which is less than a five minute walk away from us. It is the ‘Le Grand Cirque’ which has been described by the New York Times & Las Vegas Press as an Enchanting Circus Performance that is ‘Breathtaking’ & ‘Beyond Belief’.  The Fiddler on the Roof is then on from the 26-30^th August.

We still have a few remaining rooms left on these dates so get booking now so that you don’t miss out.

If you are travelling down to Kerry for the Rose of Tralee Festival from the 19-23 August don’t forget that we are only a ½ hour drive from Tralee so you can still enjoy the festival AND get a good nights sleep. A number of special buses run daily from Killarney.

All the Staff at the Killarney Riverside want to wish Paul, Sean & Cathal- our Olympic Hopefuls from Killarney- all the very best . Hope you will join us in cheering them on.

Hope to welcome you to the Riverside in the near future and don’t forget you can always email me on stay@riversidehotelkillarney.com  

Welcome back to the July issue of our Hotel Blog. Well, June was such a busy month, the time just seems to go by so quickly as it always does at this time of the year.

We’ve just introduced our New Extensive Bar Menu which now runs daily from 12.30- 9pm – there’s something to suit everyones palate-just click on the Dining Link on the home page to view all of our menus. With Summer now truly underway I would advise you to make a reservation for our Bacchus Restaurant where you can sample the delights from both our Full Ala Carte Restaurant menu or the Bar Menu.

Our most recent news in the Hotel is that Danielle, one of our Receptionist, represented the Killarney Riverside Hotel in the Annual Lily of Killarney Competion (I suppose you could call it a Mini Version of the Rose of Tralee.) On all accounts a great night out was had by all and we were all delighted with Danielle’s success.

If you are thinking about going away for a break,  Killarney is definitely the destination for July as the annual Summerfest is now in full swing with daily events up to the 20^th July. Hot Air Ballooning, Teddy Bears picnics, Street Performers, Art Exhibitions are just some of the activities – full a full listing of the events go to www.killarneysummerfest.com.

Don’t forget about July’s Killarney Race Meeting running from the 14^th July to 17^th July-an event not to be missed for all those who enjoy the thrill and excitement of Horse Racing- it has been said the Killarney Race Course is one of the most scenic ones in Ireland 

As most of you are aware we are less than a five minute walk away from the National Events Centre and July is jam packed with different acts performing including the world famous Riverdance from July 25^th-click on our Special Offers Link on our homepage for more details on our special deals for these concert dates.

That’s all for now hope to see you soon in the Killarney Riverside Hotel!!

Summer has definitely arrived in Killarney-the weather is just glorious the sun is streaming through the windows of the lobby as I am writing this. It always seems to be the same at this time of the year when the students are doing their exams.

The Riverside is busier than ever- it never fails to amaze me how every year the summer season justs hits with a bang-not that I’m complaining this is what we live for. There is no better feeling than when the hotel is busy and full of guests enjoying themselves. The hustle and bustle of a busy day is something that all of the staff thrive on-but I must admit the great weather always seems to lift the spirits of everyone anyway.

At this time of the year there are always a few new additions to the hotel- staff wise- for the summer season and this year is no exception, we have some wonderful new staff for you to meet. I am so proud of the great team the Riverside Hotel has in all departments of the hotel. One recent development in the Riverside has been that our Sous Chef Peter has recently been promoted to Head Chef. His enthusiasm and creativity knows no bounds-there are new items appearing on ours menus on a daily basis so make sure you dine with us and don’t miss out on some of his superb dishes.

Also Rosemary who runs our Rejuvenation Suite has introduced many new treatments for our guests including an ultra luxurious Caviar Facial & a Non Surgical Face Lift –I will definitely have to try these out….. all in the name of research of course!!  But perhaps I will indulge in one of her Chocolate Herbal Body Treatments instead- there is just so much to choose from but unfortunately so little time.

That’s all for now. Don’t forget that you can email me at any time at stay@riversidehotelkillarney.com if I can be of any assistance to you.