NEW FOOD TRUCK OFFERS LUNCHTIME ALTERNATIVE AT CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

NEW FOOD TRUCK OFFERS LUNCHTIME 

ALTERNATIVE AT CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

Pierce Lowney, Director of Food & Beverage, Trigon Hotels; Alex Petit, Group Executive Chef, Trigon Hotels;  Eoghan Murphy, General Manager, Cork International Hotel.  Pic: Brian Lougheed

The Cork International Hotel, which is located in the Airport Business Park, has launched a new food truck which will be operated by the hotel’s team of chefs.

“The New Yorker On The Go” will cater for the large number of businesses in the surrounding area.  Customers will be able to avail of a selection of sweet treats and sandwiches using locally sourced ingredients.  

CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL ATTRACTIONS TO ENHANCE FAMILY STAYS

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CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TEAMS UP WITH 

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS TO ENHANCE FAMILY STAYS

Edel Kavanagh, Deputy General Manager and Michael Murphy, Trainee Manager relaunch the popular Family Concierge Service at the Cork International Hotel. Pic: Brian Lougheed

 

The Cork International Hotel is boosting its family experiences with links to local attractions including Fota Wildlife Park and Leahy’s Open Farm. The hotel, which is located close to Cork Airport, has also relaunched the popular Family Concierge Service to ensure families get the most out of their stay.

 

The Family Concierge Team

CORK CITY HOSPITALS CHILDREN'S CLUB RECEIVES TOP HONOUR AT COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDS

CORK CITY HOSPITALS CHILDREN'S CLUB RECEIVES TOP HONOUR AT COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDS

John Looney from the Cork City Hospitals Children's Club presented with the Judges Overall Award by Carmel Lonergan (Trigon Hotels). Pic: Brian Lougheed

Winners of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards announced at gala event

 

Cork City Hospitals Children's Club has been named the overall judges winner at the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards 2023.  The charity organises magical and exciting adventures and trips of a lifetime for children and their families who are going through a difficult time.

 

This is the third year of the awards which celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups dedicated to enhancing the lives of people in their community.  Each month, a winner is announced and these people are all considered for the overall prizes at a gala ceremony which was held in the Cork International Hotel recently.

 

Founded in 1994, Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club started out as a small group of Cork University Hospital staff who got together to raise money to give children attending the hospital a fun day out.  The charity now has more than 40 volunteers made up of security personnel from CUH, Gardai, doctors, nurses, social workers, children protection officers, ambulance personnel and pharmacists.

 

The Public Vote Winner was John Calnan of Raffeen Creek Pitch & Putt Club and Leevale Athletics Club.  John was an active member of Leevale AC and Hilltown for 30 years, serving as a committee member and volunteer at Leevale where he worked with some of Cork’s finest athletes. He also played a part in the sporting lives of several Olympic athletes including Derval O’Rourke, Lizzie Lee and coach Donnie Walsh.

 

The Lifetime Contribution Award went to Mary Foley of Passage West.  Mary has been the driving force behind the Passage West Children’s Choir, the Harbour Amateur Dramatic Group, the Sunshine and Smiles Club for children with disabilities and the Passage West and Monkstown Cardiac First Responder group.

 

Eoghan Murphy, General Manager of the Cork International Hotel said; "The Community Spirit Awards provide a platform to celebrate the unsung heroes among us, whose contributions often go unnoticed. It is heartening to see the immense impact these individuals and groups have on our community. As we celebrate the achievements of this year's winners, we also extend our gratitude to all those who strive to make Cork a vibrant and inclusive community. Their dedication serves as an inspiration to us all."

 

Director of Group Operations with Trigon Hotels, Carmel Lonergan was on the judging panel and she said;  “We had a group of 12 very worthy monthly winners and each and everyone of them should be so proud of all their efforts to help others.  We had a difficult decision to make and I would like to congratulate the three winners, Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club, John Calnan and Mary Foley.  They have all given so much of their time to helping the lives of many people.  I would also like to thank those who nominated them for the award.”

 

The awards are sponsored by The Cork International hotel in association with The Carrigdhoun Newspaper and Gerald McCarthy Giftware. The judging panel was made up of private and public sector representatives including Carmel Lonergan; Nicola Radley, Cork County Council; and Vincent O’Donovan, The Carrigdhoun Newspaper.

 

Throughout 2023, there was one winner per month awarded and they were:

 

●       January - Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club

●       February -  Templebreedy SOS

●       March - Jim Griffin

●       April - The Shandon Area History Group

●       May - Cork Cancer Care Centre

●       June - Eileen McGough

●       July - Kinsale Community First Responders

●       August - Mary Foley

●       September - John Calnan

●       October - Donal Kelleher

●       November - Kevin O’Driscoll

●       December - Bernard and Ann Lynch

 

2023 Winners:

 

●       Judges Overall Winner - Cork City Hospitals Children's Club - Presented by Nicola Radley and Eoghan Murphy

●       Public Vote - John Calnan Raffeen Creek P, Leevale Athletics Club - Presented by Vincent O Donovan and Eoghan Murphy

●       Lifetime Contribution - Mary Foley - Presented by Carmel Lonergan, Trigon Hotels and Gerald McCarthy

CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL SUPPLIERS

CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL SUPPLIERS

The Cork International Hotel is highlighting the importance of supporting local producers with the launch of its new menu.  

Head Chef Paul Ryan and his team have been inspired by the incredible diversity and quality of produce in Cork and its surrounding counties.  They have given these fresh local ingredients a global twist when creating the dishes that will be served in the hotel’s restaurant, The New Yorker (open 12 noon to 9.30pm) for lunch and dinner.

The menu also includes a map highlighting where the food suppliers are located including McCarthy Meats in Cork City, Ardsallagh Goats Cheese in Carrigtwohill, Glenmar Seafood in Union Hall and Gubbeen Farm Cheese in West Cork. And don't forget the Munster Cheese Platter.

Eoghan Murphy, General Manager of the Cork International Hotel said; “We are delighted to introduce our new menu at The New Yorker, where we celebrate the delectable produce that our local communities have to offer. Our team of dedicated chefs have designed a menu that uses the diverse and vibrant flavours of Cork and its neighbouring areas to bring delicious dishes to all our customers.  We are lucky to have the very best meat, fish, dairy and vegetables right on our doorstep and our team has given these ingredients an international flair to keep the menu exciting and fresh.”

The new menus can be found at https://www.corkinternationalairporthotel.com/dining/new-yorker/

Sunday Lunch returns in style to The Cork International Hotel

Sunday Lunch returns in style to 

The Cork International Hotel

Chorizo and prawn salad

Sunday Lunch returned in style to The Cork International Hotel for Fathers’ Day. I didn't make it that day but glad to get the opportunity to try it out last Sunday and found lots of company as the lovely and comfortable space began to fill from one o’clock on.

The lunch, which is served from 12.30 pm to 3 pm, is based on locally sourced produce and the hotel’s New Yorker Bar and Restaurant is the venue and I was a guest of the hotel. The a la carte menu offers a variety of dishes as well as a roast-of-day specials list from the carvery (these are brought to your table).

Salmon from the carvery

Starters last Sunday included Homemade Soup of The Day, Pan Fried Atlantic Prawns Pil Pil, West Cork Steamed Mussels, and New York Inspired Chicken Wings.

CL’s picks were the Mussels served in a Classic White Wine and Herb Cream Sauce, with a length of sourdough to mop up the sauce. Not too sure about the New York in the wings (aside from the fact that we were in the New Yorker Bar!), but they were excellent, the hot sauce and the famous Cashel Blue doing the business and giving the necessary lift.

NY Chicken Wings

Mains on the day included: Summer Poke Bowl, Empire State Double Beef Burger, Chef Mihira’s Authentic Elawalu Maas Vegetable Curry, and Fresh Crab and Chilli Linguine. The Carving station offered: Prime Roast of West Cork Hereford Rib of Beef with a Rich Red Wine Jus, Hony Glazed Loin of West Cork Bacon, Roasted Crown of Irish Turkey, and Lemon & Thyme Marinated Irish Salmon.

Mussels

CL loves her salmon and this, perfectly cooked, got the thumbs up. All roasts come with Crispy Roasties, Mashed Potato, Roasted Carrots, and Yorkshire Pudding with a side of Cauliflower & Cheese. Quite a plateful.

My quantity was somewhat more modest but the Warm Gubbeen Chorizo & Prawn Salad (with Fried Potatoes, Mixed Leaves, Red Onions, and Garlic Croutons) lacked nothing in quality and exceeded expectations and was one of the best salads so far this summer and one to note for sure.

I’d say the NYC Cheesecake has been on the menu here since the restaurant was renamed. But it has stood the test of time and, aided by sliced West Cork Strawberries and an excellent wild berry compote, impressed no end last Sunday. Other desserts on the list were Dark Chocolate Brownie; Lemon, Ginger & Chilli Posset; and a Classic Summer Eton Mess.

Great also to see local producers acknowledged on the menus. Food suppliers include McCarthy Meats, Keohane Seafoods, Ardsallagh Cheese, and Gubbeen Farm cheese and charcuterie. Drinks suppliers listed include Blacks of Kinsale, Stonewell Cider, Rebel City Distillery and 9 White Deer Brewery.

All in all a very satisfactory outing to the airport. Quite a large venue and full credit to the staff who were both efficient and very friendly all through. A drive to the airport was regarded as a treat in its early days. A drive for Sunday lunch is the new treat in Farmers Cross!

The Cork International Hotel Sunday Lunch is €19.00 for main course, €26 per person for two courses or €34 per person for three courses. A full kids’ menu is also available. To make a reservation call 021 454 9800.

FATHER’S DAY TREAT AS SUNDAY LUNCH RETURNS AT CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

FATHER’S DAY TREAT AS SUNDAY LUNCH RETURNS AT CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

Pic: Monika Coghlan

The Cork International Hotel is bringing back its popular Sunday Lunch menu which will be launched on Father’s Day.  

Diners can enjoy a meal made from locally sourced produce in the hotel’s New Yorker Bar and Restaurant.  The a la carte menu offers a variety of dishes as well as roast-of-day specials.

Sunday lunch will be served from 12.30pm to 3pm. 

General Manager of the Cork International Hotel is Eoghan Murphy, he said, “We’re delighted to relaunch our popular Sunday Lunch Menu on Father’s Day. It will change with the seasons and is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion like a family birthday or anniversary. This Sunday is all about the Dads and Father Figures and there is something for all tastes from our Empire State Double Beef Burger - the Dad of all burgers to our Carving Station.”

Pic: Monika Coghlan

An example of what diners can expect:

Starter: Homemade Soup of The Day, Pan Fried Atlantic Prawn Pil Pil, West Cork Steamed Mussels, New York Inspired Chicken Wings

Mains: Summer Poke Bowl, Chef Mihira’s Authentic Elavalu Maas Vegetable Curry, Empire State Double Beef Burger, Fresh Crab and Chilli Linguine

From the Carving Station: Slow Roasted Shoulder of East Cork Lamb with a Minted Sauce, Prime Roast of West Cork Hereford Rib of Beef with a Rich Red Wine Jus, Fennel and Rosemary Pork Porchetta with Crackling with a Chimichurri Dressing, Lemon and Thyme Marinated Sea Trout With a Kale and Watercress Pesto

Dessert: NYC Inspired Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, Dark Chocolate Brownie, Lemon, Ginger & Chilli Posset, Classic Summer Eton Mess

The Cork International Hotel Sunday Lunch is €26 per person for two courses or €34 per person for three courses. A full kids’ menu is also available. To make a reservation call 021 454 9800.

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TRIGON HOTELS APPOINT FRENCH NATIVE ALEXANDRE PETIT AS GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF

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TRIGON HOTELS APPOINT FRENCH NATIVE ALEXANDRE PETIT AS GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF

Alexandre Petit has been appointed as Group Executive Chef of Trigon Hotels. The position is a new role for the Cork-based group which operates The Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel.

The French man has lived in Ireland for twenty years and has extensive experience running busy kitchens at four and five star hotels and fine dining restaurants. Alexandre was born in Paris and spent several years in Brittany before moving to Ireland at the age of 18. 

Alexandre took his first steps into a professional kitchen at the age of 15 when he worked as a kitchen porter. He obtained his Masters Degree in Kitchen Management in Dinard, Brittany. He has worked as a chef for the last 22 years, with senior roles in the Carrigaline Court Hotel, Kingsley Hotel, Hayfield Manor, Oysters Restaurant, Liss Ard Estate and the Celtic Ross Hotel. 

Managing Director of Trigon Hotels, Aaron Mansworth said, “I am delighted to welcome Alexandre Petit to the Trigon team. Food is something we take very seriously at Trigon Hotels and we already have an incredible team of chefs in both The Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel. Alexandre will be collaborating with both teams to elevate our food offering even further.”

Alexandre lives in West Cork with his wife and their three children. He said, “Food and cooking are my passions, I love everything about food whether it’s sourcing new ingredients or trying new trends. For me, it’s really important to use the very best of locally sourced ingredients. It’s all about consistency, supporting small producers and respecting the product. The possibilities are endless when you have the best, freshest and seasonal ingredients. It’s fantastic to work with such a strong team at Trigon Hotels and I’m excited about what we can achieve together.”

Alexandre is passionate about sustainability and has recently joined Chefs’ Manifesto, a global network of chefs exploring how they can help deliver a sustainable food system.

He added, “Trigon Hotels is committed to minimising the impact its hotels have on the environment and it has a strong track record in this area. I’m really looking forward to playing my part and getting involved with Chefs’ Manifesto and learning from others about how to make a bigger positive impact. We all want a food system that is less wasteful, more nutritious and driven around sustainability.” 

Easter Offers: CHOCOLATE THEMED AFTERNOON TEA TO SAVOUR AT CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

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CHOCOLATE THEMED AFTERNOON TEA TO SAVOUR AT CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

The Cork International Hotel has launched a luxurious chocolate themed Easter Afternoon Tea for the month of April. 

Guests will be treated to savoury bites and chocolate treats from Friday, April 1st until Saturday, April 30th. Easter Afternoon Tea will be served from 12.30pm to 2pm daily. Collection is also available for people who would like to enjoy the experience at home. 

General Manager at the Cork International Hotel, Carmel Lonergan said: “We’re really excited about Easter this year as we can celebrate in person with our guests for the first time since 2019. Afternoon Tea is a special occasion and our team of chefs have created a range of delicious chocolate treats for our guests to enjoy. We can also tailor the menu to suit coeliacs and vegetarians, just let us know when you are booking.”

On the menu is: 

 

Savoury: Tomato and mozzarella and basil on white bloomer, Roast lamb and stuffing brioche slider, Smoked mackerel pâté on ciabatta crostini, Banana bread fingers

 

Middle: Freshly cooked chocolate chip scones with butter, cream and strawberry jam, Deluxe coconut brownie, Macaroons, Triple chocolate cup cake

Treat: Chocolate coated strawberry, Chocolate mousse, Double ganache hazelnut slice, White chocolate fudge 

Easter Afternoon Tea is €25 per adult and €12.50 per child. Collection is also available. Booking is essential and people can book by calling 021 4549800.

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Easter Ideas: Cork International Hotel launches Easter Extravaganza Family Package with Bunny Bowling and Egg Hunts

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Cork International Hotel launches Easter Extravaganza Family Package with Bunny Bowling and Egg Hunts

Hotel has teamed up with local attraction to welcome back families this Easter

The Cork International Hotel has joined forces with Leahy’s Open Farm in Cork as they launch their special Easter Family package. The hotel wants to celebrate in style this Easter as people can return to hotels for the first time in two years. The hotels’ Family Concierge team has compiled an exciting schedule of activities for Easter from Easter bunny visits, to Easter egg hunts and bunny bowling to Easter crafts.

As they prepare to welcome back families to the Cork International Hotel is offering a two nights stay in their spacious family rooms or interconnecting rooms, breakfast and an Early Bird Dinner for a family on one evening with a dedicated kids menu. Also included in the package is a delicious Family Easter chocolate themed afternoon tea on one afternoon, featuring handmade sweet and savoury treats by the hotel’s pastry chef Olga. The offer includes a family pass to Leahy’s Open Farm. 

Leahy’s Open Farm is a family favourite in Cork. It is a fantastic working farm and is suitable for children of all ages and abilities. 

General Manager at the Cork International Hotel, Carmel Lonergan said: “After two years of celebrating Easter at home, we have a great offer for families looking to come and stay at the Cork International Hotel and start a new family Easter tradition. Our Family Concierge team has created a truly unique offer, with treats for the entire family to enjoy. As an ASD aware hotel, we also cater for families with extra needs, all you have to do is ask our team, or wear your sunflower lanyard and a member of our team would be happy to help or provide you with our sensory box.

“We are thrilled to have teamed up with Leahy’s Open Farm where children can experience the magic of Easter by taking part in petting times at the Jolly Barn and they can even pet real life fluffy bunny rabbits. There is also a chocolate and ice-cream factory and shop onsite where children can see how the team make their own chocolates, lollipops and bars along with a massive chocolate fountain with Strawberries and marshmallows.”

Prices start at €209 per night for a family of four. Details here.

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CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL RECOGNISED WITH SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

CORK HOTEL RECOGNISED WITH SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Jeremy Murray, Cork Convention Bureau, with Carmel Lonergan, General Manager of the Cork International Hotel.

The Cork International Hotel has been chosen as the winner of the Visit Cork Green Award for 2021. The four-star hotel received the award from the Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) for its overall sustainability performance. 

 

The hotel set ambitious goals to lower its carbon footprint, reduce energy consumption and waste. It also created a ‘Greening Team’ and a ‘Greening Manifesto’ to encourage a more environmentally aware culture within the hotel. The Green team members completed a 6 month training programme with “50 Shades Greener”. A new rooftop garden was constructed and is providing fresh herbs and vegetables for use in the restaurant and bar. A rainwater harvesting system provides water for the garden. 

The Cork Convention Bureau praised the Cork International Hotel and Trigon Hotels for its ongoing projects with Cope Foundation and Ability@Work to promote diversity and inclusion in the workforce. Teams from the hotel are helping to develop a Sensory Garden at Cope Foundation’s headquarters in Montenotte as part of the partnership with the Cork disabilities organisation. The judges also commended the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards. 

General Manager of the Cork International Hotel, Carmel Lonergan said: “We are thrilled to receive the Visit Cork Green Award for 2021 from the Cork Convention Bureau. We are committed to ensuring that our activities have the least possible detrimental effect on the environment. We’re already seeing the results and it is thanks to the hard work of the entire team. It is also really important for us to have a positive impact on our local community. The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award was set up in 2021 to honour the unsung heroes in Cork and it was so inspiring to see the calibre of entries and winners throughout the year. We look forward to continuing our sustainability journey into 2022.”

 

Other successful initiatives include building a Bee Hotel and signing up to the Irish Pollinator Plan. 

 

This is the second year of the Visit Cork Green Award, it was set up to encourage and reward Cork Convention Bureau members who make a commitment to operating sustainably. 

The winner!

The Cork International Hotel has launched a special Galentine’s Afternoon Tea for the month of February.

 The Cork International Hotel has launched a special Galentine’s Afternoon Tea for the month of February.

Guests will be treated to pink-themed sweets and savoury bites from Tuesday, February 1st until Monday, February 28th. Galentine’s Afternoon Tea will be served from 12.45pm to 4pm daily. Collection is also available for people who would like to enjoy the experience at home. 

General Manager at the Cork International Hotel, Carmel Lonergan said: “Galentine’s is a celebration of female friendship which typically takes place on February 13th. However, we’ve decided to embrace the theme for the entire month. It is a lovely, fun celebration and is the perfect opportunity for small groups of friends and family to enjoy an afternoon together.”

On the menu is: 

Savoury: Avocado salsa topped with sunny side up quail egg on focaccia, Chicken Caesar ciabatta, Flaked Salmon with lemon cream cheese in a beetroot pinwheel, Pastrami shredded lettuce and Dijon mustard brioche bun

Middle: Freshly cooked mini–Fruit Scones with Butter, Cream & Strawberry Jam, Homemade chocolate and Raspberry brownie, Macaroons, Strawberry shortcake biscuits

Treat: White chocolate and raspberry puff, Red velvet cake cup cake, Strawberry cloud slice, Raspberry and lime posset,

The Galentine’s Afternoon Tea is €25 per adult. Pre-booking is essential for both dine-in and takeaway options. People can book by calling 021 4549800

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“STAY, PARK AND FLY” PACKAGE RELAUNCHED BY CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

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“STAY, PARK AND FLY” PACKAGE RELAUNCHED BY CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 

 

The Cork International Hotel has relaunched the very popular package called ‘Stay, Park and Fly”. The package is intended to take the stress out of early morning or late evening traveling from Cork Airport. The package will also allow travellers to extend their holiday by an extra day or so by treating themselves to a hotel stay as part of their trip.  

 

The package offers an overnight stay before or after a flight with parking included during the trip from Cork Airport. 

 

This Offer includes:

• An overnight stay before or after a flight

• Free shuttle bus to and from Cork Airport before and after a flight

• Parking included in a secure car park for the duration of a trip from two nights up to 21 days (depending on the package selected)

• This offer includes Grab and Go Breakfast from 4.30am-7am for earlier departures

 

General Manager at the Cork International Hotel, Carmel Lonergan said: “Holidays are definitely on the minds of people right now and this package is perfect for anyone who would like to extend their trip a little bit. This offer has options to suit all travellers, from short weekend breaks to longer two-week holidays. This is the perfect package for guests with either an early flight from Cork and they can stay with us the night before or late-night flight return where they can rest up and stay with us before driving home.”

 

For more details:  https://www.corkinternationalairporthotel.com/offer/stay-park-fly/