The Brehon Hotel

Valentines @ The Brehon

2012-01-13T03:49:00.000-08:00

Valentine’s at The Brehon, Killarney

Couples needn’t travel to a remote island at theend of the earth in search of the perfect romantic getaway this Valentine’s.With lovers’ walks, secluded lakeshores and stunning waterfalls aplentyKillarney has much to offer those in search of that perfect romantic getaway.

And after a romantic day exploring KillarneyNational Park where better to hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign then on the door ofone of the many suites at The Brehon. This hotel’s aptly named “Do Not Disturb” package includes two night’saccommodation and breakfast in bed each morning. There will be a chilled bottleof prosecco and strawberries awaiting your arrival. While the fluffy bathrobessupplied will be yours to take home.

The Brehon “Do Not Disturb” package is availablefrom Friday, February 10 to Thursday, February 16 and costs €185 per personsharing midweek and €215pps at weekends and an upgrade to a suite is optional.

For the ultimate in romantic luxury opt for aCouple’s Massage at the Angsana Spa at The Brehon. Staffed by expert Thaitherapists, The Angsana Spa at The Brehon is the European flagship of thecelebrity worshipped Banyan Tree Spas so a better spa treatment in Ireland ishard to find. Couples Massages cost from €180 for a ninety minute session.

“Honeymooners and love struck couples travel fromall over the world to stay with us in The Brehon and experience all the magicKillarney has to offer,” says Gary Curran, General Manager of The Brehon.

“We created our “Do Not Disturb” package as we feltit was time to remind everyone in Ireland that one of the most romanticdestinations is right here on your doorstep and that you needn’t travelthousands of miles or spend thousands of euro to find romance.”

For further information or to book this packagecall The Brehon on 064 30700 of visit www.thebrehon.com

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2011-12-19T14:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas In Killarney

Well it that time of year again. I was walking through town last week and saw one of Killarneys famous horses with a bright red nose, no it wasn't because he forgot his hat or was in need of a lemsip. It was one of Killarney's many events going on over Christmas.

The christmas in Killarney brochure is jam packed this year. As a father myself I would have to say its great to be able to ramble around town on an afternoon and have reindeer in one corner, sleigh rides (with our above mentioned horse) going on all around us and of course the mountains of sweets and various types of candy available along the streets (for the kids of course).

Also there is a number of great concerts and functions going on over the Christmas period. There are some fantastic Irish bands playing over the festive period from Imelda May to The Saw Doctors and to kick of the New Year in mysterious fashion Keith Barry will be paying us a visit. Also for the kids Bob the Builder will be popping along to show demonstrate how to do those all important home improvements!

Santa will be calling to us on christmas eve and we have a long chimney so our chefs will be putting out an extra helping of cookies for the man in the big red suit. Also the chefs here at the Brehon have some wonderful homemade Jams and Christmas Puddings available at the reception. I have personally tested them all and I can confirm they are simply delicious!

I wish you all a very happy & warm Christmas and a delightful & prosperous new year.

Best of Seasons Wishes

Danny McClure

Guest Relations Manager

Christmas Tasty Tips from The Brehon

2011-12-08T04:46:00.001-08:00

Christmas Tasty Tips from The Brehon

By Head Chef Mike Hayes

Here at the Brehon kitchen, preparationsfor our Christmas menus started quite a few weeks ago.

From pudding basins to jam jars, our teamof chefs have been busying themselves with their annual tasks of soakingfruits, making preserves and relishes, and generously pouring the liquor overour rich, fruity Christmas Puddings.

It is our pleasure to lend a hand to ourblog followers in their efforts this Christmas, and our team of chefs, led byhead chef Mike Hayes present you with these tips to make this Christmas aspecial one for you and yours.

The Starter

We all know what happens after Christmasdinner. After eating the equivalent of a small Victorian banquet, plonked onthe sofa, unable to even reach for the remote, we are left pondering that sameold question as last year- Why did I have that second bowl of trifle?

With this in mind it is sensible to keepyour Christmas Day starter as light an easy as possible.

Seafood is always a popular choice as aprequel to the annual turkey roast, and whether you decide on smoked salmon,delicious Irish crab meat or fresh local prawns, for even the mostunadventurous of home-cooks, it’s hard to go wrong. As a great alternative tothose frozen supermarket shrimp from the North Sea, how about calling to yourlocal fishmonger in the run up to Christmas, and ordering a kilo or two offresh Irish prawns. Your fishmonger will do all the shelling for you, leavingyou with the simple task of blanching the prawns in some salted boiling water,chilling in ice-water, then tossing them in the dressing of your choice.

The Roast

The turkey is probably the part of theChristmas meal that causes the chef the most stress.

Timings and checking the doneness of thebird can be quite tricky, and this can result in an over or undercooked turkey.

Why not take the stress out of the day andask your butcher to bone out your turkey. Have your butcher stuff and tie thelegs, leaving you with a much quicker and easier task on Christmas Day.

Because the legs will take a little longerto cook, wrap them in foil and place them in a pre-heated oven at 180°C forabout 2.5 hours.

The breast will cook far quicker than awhole bird and will result in far moister and juicier meat.

Brush the meat with a little butter andseason with sea salt and black pepper before roasting at 180°C. Thegeneral rule of thumb for cooking poultry is 20 minutes per pound weigh, so ifthe breast is 4lb weight it should be cooked in 80-90 minutes.

The Pudding

Here at the Brehon we love our Christmaspudding. Over the course of the month our team will steam over 1000 plumpuddings for 3 ½ - 4 hours.

The method is simple but it is important tofollow the steps carefully.

Using quality dried fruits is essential tothe success of your pudding, and good quality liquor provides a richness oftaste that will not go unnoticed.

Soak the fruits for at least a day beforemaking your pudding.

The important points to remember are as follows:cream the butter and sugar well, add the eggs slowly to the mixture to avoidcurdling, and cover well to avoid steam getting into your pud.

PlumPudding Recipe ( makes 1 2lb pudding)

100g Raisins

50g Sultanas

50g DryCranberries

50g Mixed Peel

50ml Dark Rum

65g Butter

50g Brown Sugar

1 Orange Zest

40g Breadcrumbs

20g Plain Flour

20gSelf-Raising Flour

1 Tspn MixedSpice

The Brehon Christmas Tree Party in aid of St Vincent De Paul

2011-12-05T01:48:00.001-08:00

The Brehon Christmas Tree Party

In aid of St Vincent de Paul

Thursday, December 8 at 5pm

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at TheBrehon, Killarney where they are currently putting the finishing touches ontheir magnificent thirty-foot-tall Christmas Tree.

Santa Claus will take time out from his busyschedule to visit the hotel for a special party on Thursday, December 8 at 5pm whenhe will turn on the Christmas lights.

Children big and small are invited to attend TheBrehon Christmas Tree Party to meet Santa and to see the giant tree forthemselves. There will be tasty treats and lots of surprises in store.

The Brehon Christmas Tree party is being organisedin aid of St Vincent De Paul and anyone who wishes to donate to this worthycause can bring new or unused toys to The Brehon on December 8 or make a cashdonation on the day.

For further information contact The Brehon on 0646630700.

New Year's Eve at The Brehon-The Brehon Brazilian Ball

2011-11-24T04:37:00.001-08:00

New Year’s Eve at The Brehon, Killarney

The Brehon Brazilian Ball

Thesights and sounds of one of the world’s biggest celebrations will be replicatedat The Brehon Brazilian Ball this New Year’s Eve.

Everyyear thousands of revellers from all over the world flock to Brazil for itslegendary New Year’s Celebrations and so the team at The Brehon have importedthe best ingredients for a Brazilian night out.

“Brazilianscertainly know how to throw a great party and we will transform The Brehon intosamba central complete with Caipirinha cocktails, Capeoira Dancers, and ofcourse The Caipirinha Band all the way from Brazil,” says Gary Curran, General Manager at The Brehon.

Food isan integral part of the celebrations and Head Chef Mike Hayes and his team willcreate a huge selection of traditional dishes for the Brazilian Buffet.

TheCapeoira dancers will literally kick off the entertainment with theirastounding style of dance which combines martial arts, sport and music and iscompletely unique to Brazil. Then it’s samba time with The Caipirinha Bandfollowed by The Sun Brothers who will have you dancing late into the night.

Braziliansbelieve that wearing certain colours can derive specific results in the comingyear - white will bring peace, prosperity and good luck, green for good health,yellow for wealth, pink for love, red for passion and purple for inspiration. Thedress code for The Brehon Brazilian Ball is semi-formal.

Ticketsto The Brehon Brazilian Ball cost €65 and are on sale now. A two-night stay atThe Brehon, including a ticket for the ball, costs from €229 per personsharing. For further information or to book call The Brehon on 064 6630700 oremail info@thebrehon.com.

Christmas at the Brehon, Killarney 2011

2011-11-15T08:49:00.001-08:00

Christmasat The Brehon, Killarney 2011

www.thebrehon.com

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at TheBrehon, Killarney where they are putting the finishing touches on theirthirty-foot-tall Christmas Tree.

Their theme is simple… open fires, mulled wine,great food, relaxed atmosphere and incredible views of Killarney’s beautifullandscape. You can explore the winter wonderland that is Killarney National atyour leisure or simply chase the winter chill from your bones in The AngsanaSpa, complete with steamroom, saunas, hydrotherapy pools and more.

Their three night Christmas package includes thefollowing:

Thefestivities begin on Christmas Eve with a Mulled Wine Reception and dinner inDanú Restaurant followed by live entertainment in The Brehon Bar.

Christmasmorning starts with breakfast in Danú followed by a walk through the winterwonderland of Killarney National Park. Santa Claus stops by in the afternoon forhis annual visit with presents for all. Then it’s time to dine as the award winningteam of chefs serve a sumptuous six course gourmet Christmas day lunch. Relaxand enjoy a book or a board game before returning to the restaurant for theexquisite Champagne Buffet followed by live entertainment in The BrehonBar.

StStephen’s Day begins with brunch in Danú, followed by a guided walk through Killarney National Park, complete witha packed lunch. Spend your afternoon relaxing in The Brehon Bar with an Irish coffeewhile enjoying some traditional music. Dinner is served in Danú on St Stephen’sevening and this will be followed by live entertainment in The Brehon Bar.

TheBrehon Christmas packages draws to a close on December 27 but not before youenjoy a full Irish Breakfast.

Theprice inclusive of the three day festivities including all meals outlined abovecosts €549 per person sharing; there is also a two day option available for€429 per person sharing. Children’s rates are also available - it costs €249per child sharing for the three day package or €189 for the two night package.

Guestscan also avail of the various indulgent treatments of offer at the Thai AngsanaSpa, simply visit The Brehon website for a full list of what’s on offer.

Forfurther information call 064 6671543 or log onto www.thebrehon.com

Package Summary

Specialthree day Christmas package at The Brehon, Killarney

3night’s dinner, B&B and Christmas Day Lunch: €549pps, €249 per childsharing

2night’s dinner, B&B and Christmas Day Lunch: €429pps, €189 per childsharing

Come Dine with us featuring Tom Doorley

2011-11-09T02:52:00.000-08:00

Come Dine With Us

Featuring Tom Doorley

At The Brehon

Learn how to host the perfect dinner party while enjoying a relaxing break in beautiful Killarney.

The Come Dine With Us package runs from November 22 to 24 at The Brehon, Killarney. The highlight of the package takes place on Wednesday, November 23 when food critic, Tom Doorley of RTE's The Restaurant will give a talk on how to host the perfect dinner party. His talk will be complemented by a five course dinner in the award-winning Danú Restaurant.

“The evening will be about having fun and good fellowship with food and wine, one of the most civilised things that you can do. I am really looking forward to it,” explains Tom.

The package also includes a talk on perfect wine pairings by resident sommelier Andras Toth, who recently featured on Sean Moncrieff’s Movies and Booze programme on Newstalk and a workshop on dinner party table layout.

The Come Dine With US package at The Brehon costs from €195pps and this includes two nights Bed and Breakfast, the five course dinner in Danú Restaurant hosted by Tom Doorley, the talk on wine pairings and the table layout workshop. Three and four night options are also available.

For further information or to book call The Brehon on 064 6671543 or log onto www.thebrehon.com

December 2011 at The Brehon, Killarney

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December 2011 at The Brehon, Killarney

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at The Brehon, Killarney where they will soon be putting the finishing touches on their thirty-foot-tall Christmas Tree.

Their theme is simple… open fires, mulled wine, great food, relaxed atmosphere and incredible views of Killarney’s beautiful landscape. You can explore the winter wonderland that is Killarney National or simply chase the winter chill from your bones in The Angsana Spa, complete with steamroom, saunas, hydrotherapy pools and more.

Christmas Prep Break

December 5^th to 9^th

Get your Christmas preparations underway at The Brehon this December. This unique package includes a Christmas Dinner Demonstration with Head Chef Mike Hayes, a Christmas Decoration Workshop and Discount Shopping Vouchers for some of Killarney’s most popular gift shops and boutiques. Stay for two night’s Bed and Breakfast and enjoy dinner in Danú Restaurant on the night of your choice from €169pps. Three and four night packages are also available.

Christmas Party Night at The Brehon

Friday, December 9

The Brehon Christmas Party night takes place on Friday, December 9^th. This package includes overnight accommodation including breakfast, mulled wine reception, sumptuous four course dinner, Live Band and DJ, and spot prizes and costs just €95pps. Exclusive party night options are also available.

Pre & Post Christmas Family Breaks

December 26^th to 30^th & January 1^st to 4^th

Escape for a break this Christmas with two night’s Bed and Breakfast and dinner on one evening in Danú Restaurant. Keep the kids entertained with classic Christmas movie nights and you can also choose from between either Ice Skating in Killarney town centre or afternoon tea in front of our open fires. From €179 per adult sharing and €89 per child

Pre & Post Christmas Romantic Getaways

December 26^th to 30^th & January 1^st to 4^th

Relax with two night’s luxury Bed and Breakfast with sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival. Enjoy a superb a la carte dinner in our award-winning Danú Restaurant. Chill out with ice skating in Killarney town centre or take a jaunting car ride through the streets of Killarney festooned with garlands and bows. From €179pps

Christmas at The Brehon

December 24^th, 25^th & 26^th

The three day Christmas package at The Brehon starts on Christmas Eve with a mulled wine reception followed by dinner in Danú Restaurant. Highlights of Christmas Day include a visit from Santa Claus, a six course gourmet lunch complete with all the Christmas trimmings, relaxation time in The Angsana Spa, walks in the National Park and a Champagne Buffet that evening. St Stephen’s Day begins with brunch, followed by a guided walk in the National Park, there’s an afternoon trad session in The Brehon Bar followed by dinner in Danú Restaurant. The three day Christmas package costs €549 per adult and €249 per child and includes 3 night’s dinner, B&B and Christmas Day Lunch. A two night option is also available and costs €429per adult and €189 per child sharing.

New Year at The Brehon

Shake it up this New Year’s Eve with The Brehon Brazilian Ball. Kick off the celebrations with a four course dinner and dance the night away to the best in Brazilian entertainment. Two nights Bed and Breakfast plus ticket to the ball from only €245pps.

For further information call 064 6671543 or log onto www.thebrehon.com

Trick or Treat Chocolate Workshop

2011-10-28T03:56:00.000-07:00

Halloween Weekend at The Brehon, Killarney

The inventive team at The Brehon, Killarney have conjured up a frightfully spooky fun day out for all the family this Halloween featuring devilishly tasty, trick-or-treat chocolate workshops with renowned chocolatier Benoit Lorge.

Benoit's Trick-or-Treat Chocolate Workshops are ghastly good fun. Learn how to make all manner of Halloween chocolate treats at the workshops, which take place in The Brehon on Saturday, October 29 at 2pm and again on Wednesday, November 2 at 2pm.

Tickets cost €20 per child and this includes entry to the workshop, a chef’s hat and apron, a certificate and a goodie bag to take home. All children partaking must be aged five or over and must be accompanied by an adult. There are only a limited number of places available at the workshops so pre-booking is essential. Lunch specials are available in The Brehon Bar from 12.30pm daily.

For further information or to book call The Brehon on 064 6630700 or email info@thebrehon.com

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Caption: Ellen McSweeney, Niamh O’Donoghue and Muiris O’Donoghue practice there chocolate making skills with chocolatier Benoit Lorge ahead of the trick-or-treat workshops at The Brehon, Killarney this Halloween.