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There are moments when a place pauses with pride and this week is one of those moments for County Kerry.   The extraordinary talent Jessie Buckley has brought global attention to her hometown of Killarney after winning the Academy Award for Best Actress, an achievement that resonates far beyond Hollywood.   For those of us who live and work in Kerry, the joy is deeply personal. We know the landscape, the music, the storytelling traditions and the sense of community that shape

International Women’s Day at The Lansdowne There are certain people whose presence becomes part of a house. Long before online bookings and instant confirmations, hospitality at The Lansdowne was built on handwritten letters, ringing telephones and the quiet rhythm of a family welcoming guests into their home and at the heart of it all was Breda, Patrick’s mother. Alongside her beloved Bobby, Breda ran The Lansdowne for 28 wonderful years, welcoming guests from around the wo

At The Lansdowne Kenmare, very little is chosen by accident. Even something as simple as a gin and tonic carries a story, and at the Lansdowne, we love a story and we love history. Our house gin and vodka come from Dingle Distillery, not simply because they are exceptional spirits, but because they represent craftsmanship, artistry and place. Values that sit at the very heart of how we see hospitality. And quietly surrounding our guests throughout the hotel is the visual thre

January is finally gone and always seems to arrive with instructions. Strip things back. Turn off the lights. Get on with it. But historically, winter was never something to simply endure. It was long, dark and uncertain. Warmth mattered. Ritual mattered. Beauty mattered. They were not indulgences. They were survival. So no, our Christmas lights were not still glowing into the early part of February because we were slow to take them down. They stayed because we loved the sof

What makes a hotel is never simply what you see. It is the feeling.   The feeling when you walk through the door. The warmth in the welcome. The quiet sense that a place is loved, cared for, and lived in properly.   Of course, beautiful things help shape that experience. The original fireplaces, the warm lighting, the soft furnishings. The history held gently within the walls. And yes, the crystal chandeliers that have watched generations pass through the lobby since the days

The tile pattern of black, white and one olive green tile and the burgundy red surface is very typical of late Victorian and early Edwardian encaustic and geometric tiled floors, most commonly dating from the 1880s to the early 1900s. This tile pattern is inset into pigmented cement or concrete flooring, often referred to historically as granolithic or cementitious floor with oxide pigment. This deep red colour was extremely popular in hotels, shops, institutions and grand ho

Halloween Mid-Term Break Looking for the perfect Halloween mid-term break in Kerry? The Lansdowne Kenmare invites families to enjoy a spooktacular getaway in the heart of Kenmare, where the town comes alive for the annual Halloween Howl Festival from 24th – 31st October 2025.        With creative workshops, outdoor adventures, fancy-dress fun and family movie nights, there’s no better place to base yourself than The Lansdowne Kenmare, just steps away from all the Halloween ma

We are beyond proud to share that our sister property, The Strand Cahore, has been awarded Gastro Pub of the Year 2025 at the Georgina...

Today, Friday 19th September, communities all across Ireland are opening their doors to celebrate Culture Night | Oíche Chultúir, a...

Last night, we had the pleasure of attending The Crow’s Old Gold at the Carnegie Arts Centre in Kenmare and what an experience it was.

Planning a visit to Kenmare for the Kenmare Arts Festival in 2025?

Join us as we explore the streets of Kenmare with local guide Anne Marie Clearly. From ancient stone circles to hidden lanes, discover the history, stories, and charm that make this Irish town unforgettable

At The Lansdowne Kenmare, we’ve always believed that food (and drink!) is one of the most authentic ways to experience a place — its...