Blue Book Press Releases

January 2012: Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce that the following Blue Book houses have been included the “The BridgeStone 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland 2012.”

Kilgraney House, Co. Carlow

Gregans Castle, Co. Clare

Moy House, Co. Clare

Ballymaloe House, Co. Cork

Longueville House, Co. Cork

Rathmullan House, Co. Donegal

The Mustard Seed, Co. Limerick

The Ice House, Co. Mayo

Stella Maris, Co. Mayo

Coopershill House, Co. Sligo

The Wineport Lodge.

Gregans Castle in Co. Clare and Kilgraney House in Co. Carlow received special mentions, making it onto the Bridgestone “Hot List” for 2012.

According to the guide, Moy House and Coopershill House are two of the "best places to take a bath" in Ireland. Simon Haden from Gregans Castle is included on the list of "10 Great Hotel Managers". Gregans Castle was also on the list of "10 Best Places for Walkers."

The Bridgstone Guides are independently and critically assessed by named reviewers, and feature the best of the best of Ireland.

John and Sally McKenna, described by the New York Times as “Ireland’s leading critics”, have written and published the Bridgestone Guides continuously since 1991. Their guides have won the international Andre Simon and Glenfiddich Awards, and the Slow Food Ireland media prize.

You can purchase the "100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland 2012" in all good bookshops or on-line.

About Ireland’s Blue Book:

Ireland's Blue Book is a collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants. Located throughout the island of Ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your holiday vacation in Ireland.

Activities vary from golf, fishing, spas and cookery schools or just relaxing in warm and comfortable surroundings.

With a choice of elegant Georgian Manors, Stately Castles, Historic Hotels, cosy Bed and Breakfast accommodation, Luxury Boutique Hotels and Designer Lodges, there is something to suit everyone's tastes and requirements.

Also included in the collection are three of Dublin city's finest Michelin star restaurants.

Ireland's Blue Book is the sole Irish representative association of Europe's leading heritage accommodation provider - Historic Hotels of Europe.

For further information contact:

Michelle Maguire on 01 6769914 or email mail@irelandsbluebook.com

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