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Welcome
TO THE ORIEL HOUSE HOTEL The Oriel House Hotel is part of the luxurious Talbot Collection and has proudly served the people of Cork and beyond for more than 10 years. The hotel’s convenient location nestled in
The hotel management would always
Should you require any assistance or
the heart of the bustling town of Ballincollig
encourage guests to avail of all the
need for further information please ask at
and a short drive to Cork city, offers guests
wonderful amenities in the hotel whilst they
reception or enquire with any member of
and visitors a central yet peaceful setting
enjoy their stay, but to also explore, sample
staff.
whilst exploring the Cork region.
and experience the array of local attractions Cork has to offer.
Each of the 78 guest bedrooms and luxurious suites are designed with
There is so much to see and do for the
meticulous care and attention to detail with
young and young at heart when visiting
guest comfort and luxury in mind.
Ballincollig, all within walking distance from the hotel and a short drive travelling by car.
To book your group contact info@theoliverplunkett.com or call 021 4222779 WWW.THEOLIVERPLUNKETT.COM The Oliver Plunkett, 116 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork
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Renowned for serving delicious fresh food,
Our In-House Guest Publication features
providing luxurious accommodation, top
some of the top attractions and places of
class leisure facilities and having proudly
interest in the region with many of the local
hosted many magical weddings have earned
businesses offering discounts and special
the “Oriel House” hotel a stellar reputation as
offers to guests.
one of the leading destinations in Cork.
(terms and conditions apply)
On behalf of all the management and staff at the Oriel House Hotel we would like to wish you very “Warm Welcome”, we hope you enjoy reading our publication and thank you for choosing to stay with us. 3
Table of Contents Welcome Note
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Table of Contents
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Guest Accommodation and Hotel Amenities
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Leisure Club
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Neighbouring Towns & Places of Interest
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Conferences and Corporate Events
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Weddings and Special Occasions
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Dining at the Oriel House Hotel
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History of Ballincollig
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Food and Ale Trail
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Family Fun and Outdoor Adventures
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Shopping in the Region
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GUEST ROOMS AT
THE ORIEL HOUSE HOTEL Sweet Dreams at the Oriel House Hotel Style, elegance, sophisticated decor and a warm welcoming atmosphere, are just some of the winning ingredients that combine to ensure you enjoy a pleasant and memorable stay.
Double Rooms A perfect blend of luxurious features and modern day chic are carefully combined to create each of the luxurious bedrooms at
Guests can choose from a selection of 78
Each of the guest bedrooms are bright and
bedrooms and luxurious suites.
spacious with thick piled carpet underfoot and finished with luxurious soft furnishings.
Each are uniquely designed and decorated with meticulous care to create a soothing
All rooms boast en-suite marble bathrooms,
atmosphere as you drift off soundly to sleep.
complementary luxurious toiletries, 100% crisp white cotton bed linen and soft fluffy
The Oriel House hotel is renowned for
towels as standard.
offering some of the best hotel breaks for the business traveller, couples, families and
Guests can choose from various
groups, ensuring there is always a great deal
accommodation options to suit their
available for overnight stays and package
needs and budget with many added extras
deal specials.
available upon request.
the Oriel House Hotel.
Family Rooms
Luxury Suites
Guest Amenities & Additional Information
Double bedrooms can accommodate two
Families have returned time and time again
Luxury suites are always a favourite for
Guests may check in any time after 3pm
adults comfortably and have some of the
to avail of our “Family Packages” and array
Weddings or just a little added extra luxury
upon arrival and check out is requested at
following features as standard;
of facilities in the hotel and Ballincollig
in one of the exclusive stylish suites.
11am (Late checkout times are available
region.
Suites offer guests a separate bedroom,
upon request).
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dining and lounge area. King Size Bed
Our Family Rooms at the Oriel House
Complimentary Hi-speed Wi Fi Internet
Hotel consist of two double beds and can
Our suites boast all amenities as standard
access
accommodate two adults and two children
with many special additional extras to
Complimentary car parking
with interconnection rooms available for
make your stay even more memorable.
Pets are not allowed in the hotel; however
High Powered Hair dryers
larger families or groups upon request.
Suites offer an abundance of space and are
service animals are welcome for persons
Fully Air-Conditioned with individual
Additional travel cots can also be provided.
the epitome of comfort and style.
with disabilities.
areas outside the hotel.
temperature controls
From the moment you arrive each of the
Interactive LCD televisions
hotel staff and management at the Oriel
Mini fridges (filled on request)
House Hotel strive to ensure you depart
Ironing Station
with only the desire to return.
Room Safe Hot Beverage Facilities Luxury marble bathrooms with large bath and separate shower Under-floor tile heating in the bathroom
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Smoking is only permitted in designated
Should you have any special requirements or requests a member of staff will be more than happy to assist in any way they can. 7
The Oriel Leisure Club offers our members and guests the very latest in Health and Fitness with friendly and professional guidance all enjoyed in a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere.
The Leisure Club features a beautiful 25m Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam room, Jacuzzi and fully equipped state of the art gymnasium and weights room. For added motivation guests and visitors can enjoy a range of classes 8
for all ages and abilities such as; Spinning, Aqua Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga and Boxercise. Oriel leisure operates various levels of swim lessons throughout the week so sometimes the baby pool will be reserved for these lessons.
Monday - Friday: 5.45am - 9.30pm Saturday: 8.00am - 8.00pm Sunday & Bank Holidays: 8.00am-8.00pm Kiddies Hours Monday - Sunday: 9.00am - 7.00pm 9
Exploring West Cork All the staff and management in the Oriel House Hotel are always happy to assist or advise with regard to suitable day trips for your family or group. There is so much to see and do for the young and young at heart when visiting the West Cork region so be sure to get out and explore all that Ballincollig and the West Cork region has to offer. The picturesque town of Ballincollig is rich in heritage and oozes traditional Irish charm. There are many historical sites such as the Gunpowder Mills and many other pretty picnic areas, walking trails & places of MacCarthy and home to the famous Blarney
hotel for guests to visit for a leisurely day out.
WEST CORK LOOPED DRIVE
Ballincollig central location within easy
This looped route takes you through the
Right along the West Cork coastline you
access of all major road networks makes it
towns and villages of Kinsale, Timoleague,
are spoilt for choice with, historical sites,
the ideal base for visitors wishing to explore
Courtmacsherry, Clonakilty, Rosscarbery,
manicured gardens, pretty seaside villages
the Cork region.
Glandore, Union Hall, Castletownshend,
and coastal towns serving freshly caught
Skibbereen, Baltimore, Ballydehob, Schull,
seafood and locally sourced dishes, with
Stepping out a little further afield you will
Goleen, Crookhaven, Mizen Head, Durrus,
traditional Irish Pubs playing Irish music &
find many pretty traditional Irish towns and
Drimoleague, Dunmanway, Ballineen,
always ready to welcome you in!
coastal fishing villages.
Enniskeane, Bandon, Innishannon and
interest all within a short distance from the
A mix of breathtaking landscapes from
Stone is a must!
returning to Kinsale. It covers a distance of
The Magical West Cork region has attracted
over 264km.Â
visitors from all over the world seeking
rugged coastlines, lush green rolling
to experience the award winning food,
countryside to golden sandy blue flag
Blarney Castle Home of the Blarney Stone
Traditional Irish Welcome, and Breath Taking
beaches all awaits the eager explorer. Enjoy
A visit to the famous Blarney Castle built
Scenery that will remain etched in your mind
fishing, sailing, walking, horse riding, cycling
nearly six hundred years ago by one
leaving you with only the desire to return
and sight seeing.
of Ireland’s greatest chieftains, Cormac
again to the Wild Atlantic Way...
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Meetings & Events AT THE ORIEL HOUSE HOTEL
If you find yourself planning an important business conference or social event within Ireland, then you need state of the art conference facilities. The Oriel House Hotel has established an
In order for your conference or event to be a
excellent reputation as a popular hotel in
success, it needs excellent organisation. Our
Cork for conferences, meetings and events
goal is to make your meeting run smoothly.
that will provide you with the perfect
We achieve this by paying close attention to
atmosphere to ensure the success of your
every minor detail, thus leaving you free to
day.
concentrate on being the host.
Situated only a short drive from Cork city
The Oriel House Hotel has dedicated, well
centre the Oriel House Hotel is an ideal base
appointed conference suites catering from 2
Contact us today for proposal for your
for all your business activities.
to 480 delegates.
forthcoming meeting or event.
We provide the ideal setting for corporate
Our close proximity to transport terminals
Contact Sales Department:
meetings, product presentations or a private
as well as Cork Airport ensures all your
Tel: 021 4208402
meeting room.
business needs are catered for.
email: sales@orielhousehotel.ie
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DINING AT
THE ORIEL HOUSE HOTEL
The Oriel House Hotel offers two superb food outlets to choose from, The Oriel Bar & Bistro and The Oriel Restaurant
For more information on all available Party Packages, Buffet Menus and Splendid Banquet dining experiences at the Oriel House hotel visit www.orielhousehotel.ie 20
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the city and tried to recruit support for a
for the Fenians and for the constitutional
plot to overthrow Henry VII of England.
nationalism of the Irish Parliamentary Party, from 1910 that of the All-for-Ireland Party.
The Cork people fought with Perkin because
The county was a hotbed of guerrilla activity
he was French and not English,. They were
during the Irish War of Independence
the only county in Ireland to join the fight.
(1919–1921).
Michael Collins was born near Clonakilty Co. Cork
Three Cork Brigades of the Irish Republican The mayor of Cork and several important
Army operated in the county and another in
Dunlough Castle, standing just north of
citizens went with Warbeck to England but
the city.
Mizen Head, is one of the oldest castles in
when the rebellion collapsed they were all
Ireland (A.D. 1207). The north and east of
captured and executed. Cork’s nickname of
Prominent actions included the Kilmichael
Cork were taken by the Hiberno-Norman
the ‘rebel city’ originates in these events.
Ambush in November 1920 and the Crossbarry Ambush in March 1921. The
FitzGerald dynasty, who became the Earls of Desmond.
In 1601 the decisive Battle of Kinsale took
activity of IRA flying columns, such as the
place in County Cork, which was to lead to
one under Tom Barry in west Cork, was
Cork City was given an English Royal
English domination of Ireland for centuries.
popularised in the Ken Loach film The Wind
Charter in 1318 and for many centuries
Kinsale had been the scene of a landing of
That Shakes The Barley.
was an outpost for Old English culture. The
Spanish troops to help Irish rebels in the
Fitzgerald Desmond dynasty was destroyed
Nine Years’ War (1594–1603).
On 11 December 1920 Cork City centre was gutted by fires started by the Black and Tans
in the Desmond Rebellions of 1569–1573 and 1579–83. Much of county Cork was
When this force was defeated, the rebel
in reprisal for IRA attacks. Over 300 buildings
devastated in the fighting, particularly in the
hopes for victory in the war were all but
were destroyed, many other towns and
Second Desmond Rebellion.
ended. County Cork was officially created
villages around the county suffered a similar
by a division of the older County Desmond
fate.
In 1491 Cork played a part in the English
in 1606. During the Irish Civil War (1922–23), most
Wars of the Roses when Perkin Warbeck, a pretender to the English throne, landed in
In the 19th century, Cork was a centre
of the IRA units in Cork sided against the Anglo-Irish Treaty. From July to August 1922 they held the city and county as part of the so-called Munster Republic. However, Cork was taken by troops of the Irish Free State in August 1922 in the Irish Free State offensive that included both overland and sea borne attacks.
Ballincollig- (Baile an Chollaigh) was built
Eleven years later, the mills were bought by
Rebel County”. This name has 15th Century
by the “Barrett Family” (alter whom the
the British, who were preparing for war with
origins, but from the 20th century the name
For the remainder of the war, the county saw
barony which contains Ballincollig is named)
Napoleon, and the barracks were built to
has been more commonly attributed to
sporadic guerrilla fighting until the
built Ballincollig Castle during the reign of
protect the supply of gunpowder.
the prominent role Cork played in the Irish
Anti-Treaty side called a cease-fire and
War of Independence (1919–1921) when it
dumped their arms in May 1923.
Edward III. In 1837, the mill employed several hundred
was the scene of considerable fighting. In
The castle was taken from Andrew Barrett
workers, and by 1880, Ballincollig was one of
addition, it was an anti-treaty stronghold
Michael Collins, a key figure in the War of
by rebels in 1641, but they were expelled
the largest industrial establishments in Cork,
during the Irish Civil War (1922–23).
Independence, was born in County Cork.
by English Parliamentary forces under
with the mill employing many men and
Murrough O’Brien Earl Inchiquinn, in 1645.
boys from the area.
1t was garrisoned for James II in 1689,
Much of what is now county Cork was once part of the Kingdom of Deas Mumhan
during the Williamite war in Ireland, the
Today the Gunpowder mills has reopened as
(South Munster), anglicised as “Desmond”,
castle then remained unoccupied after his
a beautiful amenity area and heritage centre
and ruled by the MacCarthy Mór dynasty.
defeat, and sadly fell into decay.
and is now just as important an element of
The Ballincollig Royal Gunpowder Mills
Ballincollig as in the past becoming a much
After the Norman Invasion in the 12th
loved tourist spot.
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westward into what is now West Cork and The county is colloquially referred to as “The
County Kerry.
The Rebel County of Cork is rich in heritage, whether you are a keen history buff or you’re just eager to hear a little more about how the beautiful West Cork region was born there are many places you can visit to find out more such as;
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West Cork Heritage Centre Glucksman Gallery Crawford Art Gallery Blackrock Castle & Observatory University College Cork St Fin Barres Cathedral St Anne’s Church (Shandon) The Butter Museum
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Cork Gaol Lifetime Lab Cork Public Museum Elizabeth Fort The English Market Cobh & The Queenstown Story Blarney Castle & Blarney Stone Jameson Distillery 29
Family Fun The Talbot Tiger is ready to entertain the little ones in the kids club with various activities for children to enjoy in a safe and fun filled environment. There is a varied programme available of fun filled games, arts crafts and lots of laughs!
From fun filled adventures, leisurely coastal activities to open farms and much more.
The Ballincollig region has earned a reputation as one of the top family holiday destinations in Ireland, with families returning year after year to explore the picturesque Cork region.
There is sure to be something to suit every age and ability when getting out and about for a fun filled day out in Cork.
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Shopping in Ballincollig Over the years Ballincollig has bloomed, flourished and blossomed into the cosmopolitan town it is today. The busy shopper can pop across the road to Ballincollig Shopping Centre where you can choose from an array of gifts, fashion and much more. A short stroll from the hotel you will find yourself on Ballincollig’s main street where there are an abundance of sassy shoes shops, beautiful boutiques and shops selling an array of hand crafted gifts, gadgets and much more, all within walking distance. The picturesque town of Ballincollig and chic city of Cork has so much to offer from designer delights, handmade crafts and styles to suit every age and all occasions! With many of the local businesses offering discounts and special offers to guests. (t&c apply).
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