Audi Cork Team Up with The Brehon and INEC, Killarney

The Brehon in Killarney welcomed a super stylish guest this week, a brand new Audi A7 has checked in for the forthcoming year as part of a new partnership deal between Ireland’s leading four-star hotel and Audi Cork.

The car will have a busy year transporting the hotels numerous VIPs and International stars to and from the hotel.

“We regularly welcome national and international celebrities to The Brehon whether they are performing in the neighbouring INEC, attending a conference or simply enjoying a well earned holiday in Killarney. Thanks to Audi Cork we can now give them that extra sense of luxury,” says Regional General Manager at The Brehon, Donagh Davern.  

 “Following a restructure of the Audi network in Ireland, we at Audi Cork have a responsibility to develop the brand within the Kerry region and believed the best way to achieve is to partner with a well known and extremely reputable company such as the INEC and The Brehon. We are delighted with this partnership, the opportunity to showcase the Audi models and the synergy that exists within our two brands.” Says Brian Quinlan, General Sales Manager, Audi Cork.

The INEC is gearing up for its best summer ever with the news that the INEC Brand Ambassador Programme is also to receive two stylish Audi A1s as part of the Audi partnership. The brand new cars will be mobilised to travel the length and breadth of Munster promoting the upcoming INEC events including Bohemian Rhapsody, Dancing Queen and Lord of the Dance so look out for them coming to your town over the summer months.

Online Sensation An Alternative Wedding at The Brehon, Killarney

The staff at The Brehon in Killarney are setting their sights on Hollywood following the news that their latest online video has gone viral.

Titled “An Alternative Wedding” - the three minute video has received over 1300 hits since being uploaded to You Tube just two weeks ago.

The video stars the staff from the hotel including Hotel Manager Gary Curran and Executive Chef John Drummond and was filmed by Director Tony Byrne and Director of Photography Fionn MacGhiolla Chuda along with students from the FAS Television and Video Production Course based in Tralee.  

The humorous storyline follows the behind the scenes preparations for a wedding at The Brehon while also highlighting Killarney’s stunning scenery.

“Our aim was to make a video that shows the thought and hard work that goes into every Brehon wedding.  This video gives real insight into the ethos and atmosphere of The Brehon which we believe cannot be illustrated by using words and photos alone,” explains Brehon Marketing Executive and Video Producer Sabrina Horgan. 

“The Brehon is a unique hotel and our staff go above and beyond the call of duty to make it so. We wanted to emphasis this through a video, we had great fun making it and we think you will agree that it is not like any other hotel video ever made.”

Couples planning their special day are invited to visit The Brehon on Sunday, June 24 between 2pm and 6pm for a Wedding Consultation Day.  In the meantime check out An Alternative Wedding at The Brehon by logging onto www.youtube.com/user/TheBrehonHotel or www.thebrehon.com

Donagh Davern Appointed Regional General Manager Of The Gleneagle Group

Donagh Davern Appointed Regional General Manager

Of The Gleneagle Group

The Gleneagle Group, based in Killarney, has announced the appointment of Donagh Davern to the role of Regional General Manager. Donagh will be responsible for a number of properties within the group, including The Brehon, and will join the group’s Senior Management Team.

Donagh has over 20 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, most recently in Cork, where he was Chairman of the Cork branch of the Irish Hotels Federation.

He has been responsible for a number of prestige properties including The Kingsley Hotel Group, The Heritage Golf and Spa Resort and The Killarney Park Hotel.

“I am thrilled to be joining The Gleneagle Group. My entire career has been spent in the hospitality industry and I look forward to continuing this tradition by providing ‘best in class’ services to The Gleneagle Group’s current and future customers,” says Donagh.

The Gleneagle Group represents a selection of Ireland’s best known and most highly regarded hotel, entertainment and holiday destinations including The Gleneagle Hotel and Apartments, The INEC, The Brehon, Scotts Hotel and The Travel Inn in Killarney as well as The Maritime Hotel in Bantry.

 “We are very excited to welcome Donagh to the Group,” says Patrick O’Donoghue, Managing Director of The Gleneagle Group. “Not only will he bring a tighter focus to customer service, but will also will be a great role model for our employees and further strengthen the relationship with all our stakeholders.”