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Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa is perfect for any family occasion
Caraway Catering the leading event specialist in Kerry
The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa has something to offer all family occasions and special events. Choose our main restaurant, or alternatively, those wishing for a private setting can avail of our Window Bar overlooking Killarney town, or a private setting within our exclusive Petrus Restaurant. The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa is the perfect location for any family occasion from anniversaries, birthdays, and indeed the very special occasion of a communion or confirmation. If you’re celebrating a communion or confirmation this year then join us. Adults can dine from our specially se-
lected three-course menu, which includes a three choice starter and main course, followed by a trio of desserts with freshly brewed tea or coffee, for €28.50 per adult. Children dine from our à la carte menu, while each child celebrating their special day will dine complimentary. After your meal, enjoy our special communion day entertainment which will be available on selected dates including, May 11, 18 and 25. To reserve your table today, call 064 662 1115 or email our events manager at enquiries@killarneyplaza.com or visit www.killarneyplaza.com.
Caraway Catering is the leading event specialist in Kerry and will cater for any event from birthday parties, through to small intimate dinner parties. Communions and confirmations are special days in your child’s life and Caraway Catering can help make it even better. Whether it’s in your house, in your garden, or at any venue you desire - we can help you.
We can create a special menu for your day, to suit your budget. Let us take away all the stress of the day helping you to enjoy it all the more with your guests – saving you from slaving away in the kitchen. No event is too large or too small.
Give a child a gift to cherish SEEKING the perfect gift for children making their Confirmation or First Holy Communion? If your child, godchild, niece, nephew, grandchild, or family friend is about to celebrate this landmark occasion, then a present that they will cherish for a lifetime would be very welcome. While money has been a traditional gift in Ireland, some may want to choose something a little personal, to remind the child of the sacrament and its importance. These days, treasured keepsake gifts can be found to suit all budgets, from picture frames to inscribed jewellery, and from prayer books and rosary beads to a commemorative photoshoot.
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Your special occasion is our special occasion At the Heights Hotel Natalie Bader and Susan Whelan will help you create an event that will ensure you and your family and friends have the happiest of memories from the day. We’re a family owned and run hotel with a passion for great food and a warm welcome, ensuring your guests are looked after like our own. You can rest assured you will be given
the greatest level of care with the assistance of our expert team. Whether you’re having an intimate family meal or a celebration with extended family and friends we will look
after you and make sure your requests are catered for on your child’s special day. Your meal is in the safe hands of our Head Chef, Jamie Cronin, who has over 15 years of culinary experience. You can be guaranteed a sumptuous meal tended to by a friendly and welcoming team of staff. “Planning a communion or confirma-
tion need not be stressful, we are always on hand to assist and guide you whether it be advice on menu choices or how to add those extra special touches. We will help you every step of the way,” Natalie said. For more information contact our team today on 064 663 1158 or email events@killarneyheights.ie.
Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen can call right to your door Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen, which is run by award winning chef Paul O’Connor and his wife Colleen, cater for any size function. The couple have developed unique recipes and a personalised service right to your door for any event, including birthday parties, communions, confirmations, christenings, hen and stag parties, wedding after parties, the morning of the wedding breakfast, BBQs as well as bespoke catering for dinner parties that will wow your friends! Paul worked as Head Chef in the four-
star Lake Hotel in Killarney and during his time there the hotel was awarded its first ever AA Rosette. Also, as Head Chef at the Herbert Restaurant in Cahernane, the four-star restaurant was awarded two AA Rosettes. He also featured in the ‘Chefs of Distinction Recipe Book’, which features some of Ireland’s top chefs and dishes from some of the UK and Ireland’s fin-
est hotels. Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen specialise in outside catering for a range of different functions and can call right to your door. Paul can come and cook starters, mains and desserts for intimate dinner parties with some unique food, which includes Wild Boar Sausage Rolls, Buffalo Sausage Rolls, Black Pudding and Apple Sausage Rolls, Wild Boar Scotch Eggs, amongst others, and all are proving very popular.
FOR MORE INFO OR TO BOOK YOUR EVENT PLEASE CONTACT:
Paul and Colleen O’Connor T: 0857538601 • 0863778960 E: paul@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com F: Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen W: www.kilcummingourmetkitchen.com
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CATERING FOR ANY OCCASION CAN BE DAUNTING, SO WHY NOT LET US DO IT FOR YOU? Choose from a wide range of Gourmet Food, delivered to your table! Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen is a newly established Catering Business specialising in Outside Catering & Handmade Artisan Products. We can cater for all types of occasions and events... From family occasions, birthday parties, wedding breakfasts, finger food, nibbles, communions & confirmations, and much more.
ALL DISHES AND PRODUCTS ARE HANDMADE USING THE FRESHEST AND MOST LOCAL INGREDIENTS For more info or to book for your event please contact:
Paul & Colleen O’Connor
T: 0857538601 • 0863778960 E: info@kilcummingourmetkitchen.com
F: Kilcummin Gourmet Kitchen www.kilcummingourmetkitchen.com Willow Heights, Rathanane, Kilcummin, Killarney, Co. Kerry
We know the milestones of first holy communion and confirmation are cherished and we will ensure your day creates lasting memories. Celebrate your child’s Communion or Confirmation in style at Killarney Golf and Fishing Clubs Restaurant. Enjoy excellent food, On Site Car Parking, Stunning Lake Views. Please note we do book out early so early reservations are advised.
3 Course Meal €25 pp Children’s 3 Course Meal €10 per child for further details please contact us on 087 2058460 or email dgbialann@gmail.com
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Communion child dines free at Muckross Park Hotel & Spa The perfect venue to celebrate your special family occasion is at the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa. Located in the heart of Killarney National Park, just moments away from Muckross House & Abbey, Torc Waterfall and the Lakes of Killarney, you can have some stunning backdrops for photos on your child’s communion day. The hotel has grounds available for family photos including the Atrium Garden and gazebo by the Blue Pool River. Communion celebrations include a sumptuous three course lunch served in the restaurant, a free jaunting car trip for six guests and sweets and treats for each child. The communion child dines free and is the centre of attention during their special day.
Freda’s caters for all events big or small Freda’s Family Food is one of Killarney’s leading outside catering providers. It is a family based business and it promises to make an event out of every occasion. Freda’s offers a busy household a unique and special service in helping to organise any special event - no matter how big or small. We feel it is so important that everyone enjoys the occasion. The aim is to take the pain and stress out of catering so that all involved can enjoy the event. WHAT WE PROMISE: • Your food delivered to your door hot or cold
• A large selection of menus to suit all budgets • All the necessary crockery, glasses, cutlery, tables and linen can be supplied, and we will return to collect all equipment - dirty - at a time that suits you • All ingredients are sourced from approved suppliers and where possible it’s local produce • Slimming friendly options available (Syn Free)
A Picture Paints A Thousand Words
SPECIAL moments captured on camera in an album of your child’s communion or confirmation will be something they will treasure forever. These portraits tend to come alive to the viewer, sparking wonderful memories even years after the occasion, capturing the magic of this monumental occasion in a child’s life. If you are hiring the services of a photographer or bringing your child for a studio session to capture the big event on camera for posterity, then do your research. Some photographers specialise in First Communion and confirmation portraits and photography. You could check with your photographer in advance to see what sort of style you seek. You may seek a traditional studio photoshoot, or reportage-style shoot, outdoors. Each portrait session is personalised to the individual First Communion recipient or confirmation candidate, typically yielding over a dozen unique shots.
Our experienced restaurant team will ensure a memorable dining experience with a friendly, attentive service. The tasty lunch menu includes starter options such as Atlantic salmon and onion tart. Main course options include local 28 day aged beef, Kerry lamb, sea bass and a wonderful vegetarian risotto. The three course lunch is €42 per adult and €17 per child. Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has received numerous accolades for culinary excellence and has achieved two AA Rosettes. Leading dining guide listings include ‘The Georgina Campbell Guide’ and the ‘McKenna Guide’. Some dates are still available in May. To book call Bart on 064 6623400 or email bart@muckrosspark.com.
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AT MUCKROSS PARK HOTEL 3 COURSE LUNCH €42 per adult | €17 per child Free Jaunting Car Trip for up to 6 guests Complimentary Lunch for Communion child Sweets & Treats Personalized Cakes on request To book call Bart on 064 662 3400 or email bart@muckrosspark.com Muckross, Killarney, Co. Kerry
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Enjoy lakeside dining at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club Lakeside dining at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club not only offers exceptionally fresh food but also a great service and one of the best views of the beautiful Lough Leane. Food can range from mouth-watering steak sandwiches, fantastic roasts to soup/sandwiches. We are open to both members and non-members and cater for private functions such as communions, confirmations, afters of weddings and corporate functions. We can seat up to 120 in our beautiful lakeside function room and offer free parking. The McCarthy’s Par Bistro is open from 9am for breakfast right through to evening meals. You can check out our menu on Facebook: McCarthy’s Par at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. Local husband and wife team David and Geraldine McCarthy are passionate about providing excellent food and service. They have built up an excellent team of staff who will ensure customers receive both!
Call out to the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, contact them on 087 2058460 or email: dgbialann@gmail.com.
Web: www.fredasfamilyfood.com
Caraway Catering
The recipe for extraordinary events.
This is a special day in your child’s life that Caraway Catering can cater for it to be a great day. Whether it’s in your house, in your garden or at any venue you desire we can help you. We can create a special menu for your day and to suit your budget. No event is too large or to small.
Sample Menu Chicken in a creamy wild mushroom sauce or Beef Bourguignon with rice & 3 salads from our salad selection list.
064-6621880 or 086 8114752 www.carawaycatering.ie