Michael Duggan

Red Carnation Family

Meet the characters of the Castle: Michael Duggan

With 37 years of experience, Michael played a pivotal role in Ashford Castle's beautiful restoration project.

Bacon and Cabbage

Delicious dining

Bacon and cabbage with parsley sauce

A delicious recipe from Executive Head Chef Jonathan Keane, perfect for St Patrick's Day.

Rose cocktail

Delicious dining

Ashford Castle's rose garden cocktail

Bar & Lounge Manager Noli Alngohuro shares his favourite cocktail recipe for Mother's Day.

Picture of the Living Wall at The Rubens at the Palace Hotel

Sustainability

How technology transforms sustainability

Technology is helping people around the world live greener lives, here's how it's applied across our hotels.

Fintan Paul Michael at Ashford Castle

Red Carnation Family

Meet the characters of Ashford Castle: Paul Coyne

Meet Paul Coyne, at Ashford Castle, a bartender with 25 years of service.

Wellbeing

Spring cleaning with Tzveta Ivanova

We discuss all the top cleaning tips with Executive Head Housekeeper Tzveta.

Sustainability

The perfect picnic for a zero-waste lifestyle

As dining al fresco often creates lots of waste, here's how to plan an environmentally friendly picnic.

Bouchard Finlayson Farm

Delicious dining

An essential guide to South African wine

We take a closer look at what makes South African wine so special.

Walking map with London hotels

Stay local

Discover London with Red Carnation Hotels

Join Blue Badge Guide Russell Nash on a tour of the capital.

Delicious dining

Meet the supplier: Glasrai Vegetables

Meet the supplier who helps provide the Ashford Estate with locally produced organic vegetables.

Foraging At Ashford Castle Philippe Farineau Executive Chef and Wolfhounds

Delicious dining

What’s growing on the estate this Spring

Join us as we take a foraging tour of our spectacular grounds.

Mushroom Foraging

Delicious dining

How to forage for Irish mushrooms

A popular guest activity at The Lodge, learn about the tips and tricks for safe and enjoyable mushroom foraging.

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