Original Irish Hotels Collection Raise €58,000 for The Irish Cancer Society!
Original Irish Hotels cheque presentation with the Irish Cancer Society at Ballyseede Castle Hotel, Co. Kerry. €58,668 was raised between the Original Irish Hotels collection during their charity cycle event from Cork to Donegal.
From Monday, 30th September 2024, Original Irish Hotels team members, guests and local suppliers embarked on an epic 8-day charity cycle starting at Casey’s of Baltimore in Cork and finishing on Monday, 7th October at Arnold’s Hotel in Dunfanaghy in Donegal. The 800+ km cycle challenge marks the 10-year anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, celebrating the impact the route has had on local communities over the last decade with a goal to raise €50,000 for The Irish Cancer Society. Original Irish Hotels are delighted to share that the team have raised €58,668! We would like to thank all of the hotels, local communities, corporate sponsors and cyclists who donated to the campaign. Over the week long cycle, Original Irish Hotels had over 100 cyclists from hotels within the collection taking part in the challenge.
Across the 800km relay-style cycle team members visited a variety of the beautiful Original Irish Hotels along the spectacular and rugged Wild Atlantic Way route, with participants from each hotel taking part at various stages along the cycle. The teams were made up of hotel proprietors, hotel staff, guests, suppliers, and many local heroes with a combination of experienced and leisure cyclists. There was a total of 8 days of cycling (roughly 100km per day) visiting 24 hotels including Randles Hotel in Killarney, Parknasilla Resort and Spa, Sneem Hotel, Fitzgerald Woodlands Hotel in Adare, Lough Inagh Lodge Connemara and Mill Park Hotel, Donegal to name a few.
Hoteliers and their teams cycling towards the finish line at Arnold’s Hotel, Dunfanaghy, Donegal during the Original Irish Hotels Charity Challenge.
Stephen Belton, Chairperson at Original Irish Hotels commented: ‘When thinking about creating the challenge, we wanted to ensure whatever we did, not only brought our Original Irish Hotels friends and family together but also made a difference to our local communities. The Irish Cancer Society was the right charity to partner with as everyone in our community and throughout Ireland has been touched by cancer in some way.’
Gráinne Seoige says ‘I am delighted to support this great cycle organised by Original Irish Hotels along the Wild Atlantic Way with the important aim of raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society. As a proud Galway woman, I want to wish a happy birthday to the Wild Atlantic Way. I also want to commend the hoteliers and their teams for this initiative, I know how important these individual hotels are to their local communities, and they deserve support to reach their fundraising goal. To all participants, let me say, go n-éirí an t-ádh leat!’
Original Irish Hotels are supporting The Irish Cancer Society as their chosen charity for the challenge. These hotels are at the heart of their communities and The Irish Cancer Society provides invaluable services to their communities, including support for patients, funding cancer research projects and providing care to many all-around Ireland.
Original Irish Hotels take pride in providing guests with unique and personal experiences. The collection includes a variety of traditional and boutique hotels, castles, manor houses, and country homes, all managed by locals, guaranteeing a genuine Irish welcome every time.
We would like to thank all the hotels and communities who kindly welcomed in the cyclists and donated throughout this Charity Cycle Challenge!
Original Irish Hotels also want to thank some key contributors who have generously donated to the charity but have also contributed to the running of this campaign. These include: Ona Water, MasterTherm Heat Pumps, Digren Energy Management and GDC Interiors. Notable contributors are ePower, Eno Wines, Glory Global, Duggan Windows Limerick and the many local suppliers & producers who donated. Many thanks for all of your support.
Original Irish Hotels Cycle Route
START – CASEY’S OF BALTIMORE
DAY 1 - Monday, 30th September
• Casey's of Baltimore (Baltimore), Seaview House Hotel & Spa (Bantry), Sneem Hotel (Sneem)
DAY 2 - Tuesday, 1st October
• Parknasilla Resort & Spa (Kerry), Arbutus Hotel (Killarney), Randles Hotel (Killarney),The Victoria (Killarney), Dingle Benners (Dingle)
DAY 3 - Wednesday, 2nd October
• Ballyseede Castle (Tralee), Dunraven Arms Hotel (Adare), Fitzgerald Woodlands House Hotel (Adare)
Day 4 - Thursday, 3rd October
• Vaughan Lodge Hotel (Lahinch), Sheedy's Boutique Hotel (Lisdoonvarna), Hylands Burren Hotel (Ballyvaughan)
Day 5 - Friday, 4th October
• Connemara Sands Hotel (Ballyconneeley), Abbeyglen Castle Hotel (Connemara)
Day 6 - Saturday, 5th October
• Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel (Connemara), Knockranny House Hotel (Westport), Clew Bay Hotel (Westport), Park Hotel Kiltimagh (Kiltimagh)
Day 7 - Sunday, 6th October
• Markree Castle (Collooney), Sandhouse Hotel (Rossnowlagh)
Day 8 - Monday, 7th October
• Mill Park Hotel (Mullans), Arnolds Hotel (Dunfanaghy)
END – ARNOLDS HOUSE HOTEL, DUNFANAGHY
ABOUT ORIGINAL IRISH HOTELS
Original Irish Hotels are a collection of unique, owner-run hotels, located in Ireland’s most outstanding destinations. Open the door to the magic of unmissable moments with Ireland’s leading collection of independent hotels.
Our hotels are dotted around the entire island of Ireland in must-see locations, from the Wild Atlantic Way, to Ireland’s Ancient East, the Causeway Coast, Dublin and the treasured heartland of Ireland’s midlands and lakelands.
Irrespective of where our hotels are, Original Irish Hotels pride themselves in hosting a unique and truly memorable experience for our guests, and soon to be friends. The collection is made up of a range of traditional and boutique hotels, castles, manor and country houses, all run by locals, ensuring a unique experience every time.