Making Guests Smile at The Metropole Hotel A warm welcome to The Metropole Hotel’s New Guest Relations Manager, Eamonn Cassidy Trigon Hotels has announced the appointment of Eamonn Cassidy as the new concierge at The Metropole Hotel in the heart of Cork City. Eamonn is a proud Cork man who worked in Cork Airport for …
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Castles to Visit in Cork
Castles to Visit in Cork Filled with history and old Irish legend, Cork is filled with Castles & Old Country houses to explore Ancient castles rise from the green hilltops of Cork, overlooking rolling fields and miles of coastline landscape. When you visit Cork there is no shortage of castles to visit during your stay …
Crime Themed Book Festival Comes to Cork
Crime Themed Book Festival Comes to Cork In the dark and spooky corridors of Spike Island prison, tales of daring thieves, prolific murderers and notorious villains send shivers up the spines of visitors. Now, the 400 year old prison and its vengeful ghosts will play host to a brand new, chilling literary festival that …
On Our Doorstep – Exploring Shandon
Get a glimpse into one of Cork City’s most historic areas, Shandon One of the many great things about staying in The Metropole Hotel is how convenient every where is within the city. A quick 10-minute stroll from our front door will bring you into the Shandon area, one of our city’s most historic …
Rainy Day Activities in Cork
Rainy Day Activities in Cork Come rain or shine, Cork has no shortage of fantastic things to do Let’s face it, as gorgeous as Ireland is, we are partial to a down pour of rain, but that shouldn’t wash away the fun of your weekend away to Cork. Our Guest Relations Manger, Jan Mitchell has …
Welcoming Our New Guest Relations Manager
Welcoming Our New Guest Relations Manager A warm welcome to The Metropole Hotel’s New Guest Relations Manager, Jan Mitchell Trigon Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Jan Mitchell as The Metropole Hotel’s Guest Relations Manager. Already taking amazing strides in the role, Jan sat down with us to answer some questions about the role …
10 Most Scenic Spots to Propose in Cork
10 Scenic Spots to Propose in Cork There is no shortage of gorgeous spots to pop the question in Cork. To ensure your proposal is infused with passion, beauty, we asked our team for their recommendations on the most romantic places for a proposal. Blarney Castle For a little extra magic, we were …
Date Ideas in Cork Valentines 2022
Date Ideas in Cork this Valentines Looking for something different to enjoy in Cork this Valentine’s? Valentine’s Day is Monday 14th of February this year, so plan a special treat for the day, or even the weekend before or after. We have curated a list of some very cosy delights and experiences to enjoy this …
Christmas at The Everyman
The Everyman Presents Cinderella And just like that, with a Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo, Cork’s favourite traditional family Panto is back! Oh, yes it is! What classic tale do you think of when you hear stepmother, ugly stepsisters, a lost shoe and a handsome prince? This year’s Panto Cinderella is the wonderful tale of a girl with a dream, a …
Christmas Markets in Cork
Christmas Markets in Cork Whether its sipping on mulled wine, feasting on festive food or soaking up the yuletide atmosphere, Cork’s Christmas Markets are the perfect way to bring on the Christmas Spirit. Cork now has a number of Christmas Markets and events to enjoy. From enjoying Christmas classic movie to trying out the different …