The Brehon Hotel
Thanks mum! Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Brehon, Killarney
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and if you want to treat your mom to a really special gift, then we have just the answer. A day of rest and relaxation in The Angsana Spa at The Brehon is one of the most sought-after presents for Mother’s Day and it is easy to understand why. Every one of the incredible treatments on offer focus on revitalising and rejuvenating both the mind and body and so The Angsana Spa is the perfect escape for busy moms. There is a huge selection of treatments to choose from including a number of special packages in celebration of Mother’s Day. And the good news is, by opting for a Brehon gift card your mom can chose
how she would like to spend her day at The Brehon. These gift cards can be redeemed in the spa or anywhere in the hotel - perhaps she would prefer afternoon tea, lunch in The Brehon Bar or dinner in Danú. The choice is hers. To celebrate Mother’s Day, The Brehon will be hosting a special lunch on Sunday, March 31, and early booking is advisable. For further information or to purchase your Brehon gift card contact The Brehon on 064 6630700 or visit www.thebrehon.com.
Killarney Oaks Hotel
Celebrate Mother's Day at the Killarney Oaks Hotel There’s every reason to celebrate special women in your life, especially on Mother’s Day. Treat her to Sunday lunch on March 31 in the Killarney Oaks Hotel.
Bookings can be made through reception by dialling 064 6637600. Three course lunch with tea or coffee charged at €29.95 per person, includes a glass of bubbly and some delicious chocolates for the mothers.
The Heights Hotel Killarney
Killarney Park Hotel
Show your appreciation for that special lady at the Killarney Park Hotel Spoil that very special lady in your life with a Mother’s Day lunch at the award-winning elegant Park Restaurant at the 5* Killarney Park Hotel.
Treat your mom this Mother's Day at the Heights Hotel. Pictured from l-r were: Bernard, Collette and John O’Riordan
Let our family look after yours at the Heights Hotel Mother’s do so much, they are the ones who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take. This Mothering Sunday why not show your appreciation and let our family look after yours by treating your mom to a fresh and tasty meal at the family run Heights Hotel. Our award-winning carvery will be served between 12-6pm
and our bar and brasserie menu will be served in our lounge and bar between 6-9pm. Mother’s Day is such a special occasion, so for all the moms who dine with us, they will receive a special treat on the day. We look forward to welcoming you and your family on Sunday March 31. For dinner reservations contact our events team on events@killarneyheights.ie or call 064 663 1158.
The Park Restaurant offers classic meets contemporary style creative dishes. Enjoy your meal in stunning surroundings wrapped up in a warm ambience for all mothers and grandmothers on their special day. The Park Restaurant is the proud recipient of two AA Rosettes, so you can really show your appreciation for that special lady, knowing she will receive the best culinary experience. Our Head Chef Heiko and his talented team take great care and pride in the dishes they create, which are all prepared with the best quality local produce. To compliment your dining experience by adding some sumptuous sparkle to
your meal, we have a wide range of carefully picked wines and spirits. Make sure to ask about our wines from our experts at the hotel. There is a wide selection of dishes and decadent hand-crafted desserts to choose from to cater for every palate. Not only will they be treated to a unique culinary experience, but every mother will receive a €20 gift card for our spa, where there’s a wide variety of treatments on offer. Town Centre, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland, V93 CF30 Telephone: +353 64 663 5555 Email: info@killarneyparkhotel.ie Web: www. killarneyparkhotel.ie
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Mother Day Offers Give a gift of Angsana this Mothers Day
The Brehon • Killarney
Mid week Escape
Uplift
Spring Awakening
Enjoy use of the Vitality Suite Choose 1 of the following: 30mins Back Massage, Indian Head Massage or Body Scrub Relaxation time served with Ginger Tea and refreshing fruit plate
Enjoy use of the Vitality Suite Choose from 2 of the following: De-stressing 30mins Back Massage Anne Semonin Mini Facial Indian Head Massage Relaxation time served with Ginger Tea and refreshing fruit plate
Enjoy use of the Vitality Suite 60mins de-stressing Full Body Massage 30mins Mini Facial * Relaxation time served with Ginger Tea and refreshing fruit plate Light Lunch in The Brehon Bar
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Per Person. Available Tuesday - Wednesday Only
Per Person. Available Mon - Friday Only
**Upgrade your mini facial to a 60mins for an additional €25.00
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Dromhall Hotel
Spoil your mom at the Dromhall Hotel Moms are the centre of our universe so on Mother’s Day they deserve to be treated to something special. At the 4* Dromhall Hotel they have been looking after moms for over 50 years. The much loved Killarney hotel is the perfect setting for your Mother’s Day celebration as we offer many choices to spoil your mom - a family lunch in the Ab-
bey Restaurant on March 11, casual dining in Kayne’s Bar or perhaps a voucher for our Zen Day Spa - ideal for pampering and relaxation. We are now taking bookings for you to enjoy a leisurely family lunch and let you spoil your mom this
year. Choose from a selection of starters, mouth-watering main courses, finished off with the Dromhall’s much talked about medley of desserts. All moms who dine with us on the day in our Abbey Restaurant will be treated to complimentary chocolate truffles. Mother’s Day lunch, which will be served between 1pm and 4pm, is €27.50 per adult with children’s
menu priced at €15. Mother’s Day is a special occasion and a time when every mom should be pampered. It is an ideal opportunity for you to show your mom how much you care and appreciate her and with a delicious menu, on-site parking and free WIFI. Dromhall is the ideal location this Mother’s Day. Bookings on 064 6639300
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CELTIC WHISKEY BAR & LARDER
12-9.45PM MON-SAT 12.30-9.45PM SUN 064 663 5700
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Have some mom-time at Hayfield Family Collection At Hayfield Family Collection, as a proudly independent collection of family owned hotels encompassing Hayfield Manor, Killarney Royal and Great Southern Killarney, they truly understand the importance of family occasions. This Mother’s Day, give the gift
of that most elusive of treasures…time! Shared experiences are the theme for Mother’s Day at Hayfield Family Collection this year. With busy lives and full calendars, they are encouraging some decadent down time to create some special memories.
GREAT SOUTHERN KILLARNEY
Mother’s Day Dining: Gather all of the family and enjoy a delicious Mother’s Day lunch in the elegant surrounds of The Garden Room Restaurant at Great Southern Killarney. Price: €36.00
MOTHER’S DAY STAY EXPERIENCE:
Treat your mom to a luxurious overnight stay with some well-deserved pampering at Great Southern Killarney with the indulgent Pamper Retreat package. This package includes an overnight stay with delicious breakfast, one 50 minute YonKa Paris Beauty Treatment, gourmet dinner in the Garden Room Restaurant and a wine card to the value of €10 per person for The Killarney Wine Rooms. This is the perfect treat for your special mom this Mother’s Day. Price: This package is available from €193 per person sharing.
GIFT IDEA:
Bestow the gift of luxury and thank your mom with a Great Southern Killarney Gift Voucher allowing her to choose from a full range of services including accommodation, afternoon tea and gourmet dining.
Nails by Anita
Treat your mother to fabulous nails! Give your hands a dazzling make over with Nails by Anita who has been in business in Killarney for over three years. Anita’s small nail bar offers a variety of treatments and with the addition of the new pedicure chair there’s even more extra comfort while undergoing pamper treatments. It’s the perfect place to unwind and relax for an hour or so giving you time to switch off from work or life in general
and have a relaxed chat while you unwind. Anita offers a variety of nail and hand creams, oils, nail treatments, Voesh moisturiser gloves, foot scrubs and nail polish sets, plus lots more. Treatments include a file and polish, Shellac two to three week gel polish, gel overlay, deluxe pedicures using the beautiful Voesh four-step system, to give your feet much needed nutrients and hydration, available in olive, vitamin recharge and lavender. She also offers Voesh collagen gloves and boots enriched with Vitamin E and collagen that can be used when having a regular manicure or mini pedicure. Anita strives to give great quality service and uses high quality products. She has a variety of nail treatments, creams and gift sets which are available in the nail bar. Anita is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and has a 24-hour booking system in place. Late appointments are available on request. Phone: 087 9066993. Email: nailsbyanitakillarney@gmail.com www.nailsbyanitakillarney.com
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Experience Ireland’s largest whiskey collection in Killarney More than 1,200 bottles of whiskey line the brightly-lit shelves at the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder in Killarney. The ‘Uisce Beatha’ is in good company with whiskey from across the globe - single malts from Scotland, blended malts from Japan, bourbons from America and the more peculiar from developing whisky markets. An eclectic range, but Irish whiskey takes centre-stage, as does local, seasonal Irish cuisine. Head Chef Alan MacDonald combines his experience in Michelin Star kitchens with his travelling adventures across Azerbaijan, Spain and Moscow to enrich the seasonal menus. There are unique
quirks in the menus like the black pudding sausage rolls, but there is a clear ode to traditional Irish cuisine and gaelic culinary styles. MacDonald really utilises all that the land and sea in The Kingdom has to offer, from the Glenbeigh mussels sourced from family-run Glenbeigh Shellfish to the Kerry herb crusted rump of lamb and the local rhubarb that fills the pavlova along with chantilly and candied peanuts. Lunch is served daily followed by an evening menu until 9.45pm with group bookings welcome. Another striking note is the fortified wine suggestions that adorn the evening and dessert menus. The Coravin wine system allows for some truly exciting wines to be tast-
ed, unusually, by the glass here. Over 60 Irish craft gins are available along with 12 craft beers, a bespoke cocktail menu and some very rare bottlings from the lessknown spirit categories. The staff’s passion for food and drinks is palpable, it’s no surprise that they have been merrited with multiple awards including Visitor Manager of the Year 2018, awarded to Whiskey Specialist Alan O’Donovan, for his work with the Irish Whiskey Experience - the masterclasses that are offered from the bar. These go beyond whiskey tasting to cater for Ireland’s foodies, you can learn how to pair and savour Irish whiskey and cheese as well as chocolate.
Where did Mother’s Day come from? The first ever movement for the recognition of motherhood arose from the groups for women whose sons had fought in the American Civil War. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson decreed the second Sunday of May as Mother’s Day. It spread to Europe in the aftermath of the First World War, when many women had lost their sons or husbands, leaving them to raise their children alone. Most countries adopted the US timing and it still remains the most popular date for Mother’s Day across the globe. The origins of the British date are a little more complicated. Some believe Mothering Sunday originally derived from a 16th-century practice of visiting
the “mother church” - the main church in the region - on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. This was also when domestic servants were given time off to visit their families. In 1920, inspired by the new US holiday, Briton Constance Smith published a booklet entitled 'The Revival of Mothering Sunday' and by 1938, the day was celebrated in every parish in Britain and in every country of the Empire. Today, it is more commonly referred to as Mother’s Day, but it is still officially known in the UK as Mothering Sunday.
MOTHER’S DAY TRADITIONS It was customary for people to cook their mothers a simnel cake – a type of light fruit cake with two layers of marzipan – on Mothering Sunday because it falls in the middle of Lent and so represents a relaxation of the fasting rules. For this reason, the day was also traditionally called Refreshment Sunday. Simnel cakes, which are also associated with Easter, traditionally feature 11 balls of marzipan icing representing 11 of the 12 disciples (Judas is usually left out, except in extraordinarily forgiving Christian households). Today, gifts of flowers or chocolates are more usual.