1 day(s) ago
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So they are promising us a week of good weather and if you don't get a chance to crank up that Barbeque outside why not try our BBQ sauce recipe?!
Ingredients
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• olive oil
• 1 red chilli, finely chopped
• 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
• 55g/2oz dark brown sugar
• 50ml/1¾fl oz dark soy sauce
• 300ml/10fl oz tomato ketchup
• salt and pepper
Preparation
1. Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil with the chilli, fennel seeds and su more
2 day(s) ago
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It's a lovely sunny morning and hopefully this bit of good weather will hold out for the An Post Ras as the guys get ready to head off on stage 2, Kilkenny to Gort - a mere 158k!!!
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5 day(s) ago
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Happy Friday everyone! We are looking forward to an exciting weekend of sport with the Heineken Cup and the Champions League on tomorrow afternoon. Watch the games live here in the Paddock Bar at the Springhill Court Hotel. We will have drinks promotions and lunch specials throughout the day and music later that night. COME ON LEINSTER! more
6 day(s) ago
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1 week(s) ago
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The An Post Ras gets underway this weekend and stage one is the 147km cycle from Dunboyne to Kilkenny on Sunday the 20th of May and we are looking forward to welcoming the teams to us here at the Springhill Court for a well earned pit stop! Stage two is 158km from Kilkenny to Gort on Monday 21st and we will be keeping a close eye to see how things play out over the 8 stages. Best of luck to everyone involved!
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1 week(s) ago
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Monday morning again! Why not kick the week off to a great start and make the most of this bit of sunshine we have (while we have it!) and try one of the Free Trail Kilkenny walks. We like the Castlemorris Wood one but feel free to try any of them - check out trailkilkenny.ie
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1 week(s) ago
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It's a lovely day for a walk/run! James and Laura getting ready to head out on the 10k in aid of the Enable Ireland/The O'Neill Centre. more
1 week(s) ago
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Happy Friday! If you are looking for something fun and worthwhile to do why not join in the Charity Fun Walk/Run in aid of the O'Neill Centre/Enable Ireland this Sunday? We are leaving from here at the Springhill at 11am and registration is from 9.30 to 10.45. Hope to see you on Sunday!
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1 week(s) ago
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Best of luck to our Head Chef Will who is competing in the Knorr Blue Dragon Cook-Off today for a trip to Thailand and here is a sneaky peek of what he is working on as we speak!!!
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2 week(s) ago
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A Laois man has won Macra’s Mr. Personality Festival which took place here in the Springhill Court hotel in Kilkenny. The festival was hosted by Kilkenny Macra. The contestants were interviewed on stage with optional party piece, completed challenges and were interviewed by the three judges. Speaking on behalf of the judges, Clara Walsh said that there was a very high standard of entrants and they had represented their club and county well and wished the winners well!
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2 week(s) ago
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You might be all danced out from the Roots Festival in Kilkenny last weekend and get ready to be all laughed out in only 4 weeks time when Kilkenny will be home to the Cat Laughs Festival 2012!
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2 week(s) ago
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Check these guys out live this Sunday night! more
2 week(s) ago
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Happy Friday everyone! Whatever you have planned for the long weekend, enjoy! www.springhillcourt.com more
2 week(s) ago
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We are delighted to announce that the Springhill Court Hotel will be the base for the Charity Fun Walk/Run in aid of the O'Neill Centre on Sunday 13th of May, so get your walking gear and get out into the great outdoors for a very worthy cause. More details to follow! more
3 week(s) ago
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It's been a busy few days for the staff here at the Springhill Court Hotel. First Ian cycled from Kilkenny to Clonmel and back and now both Ann and Ian are getting ready for the Carers Association Charity 10K run which takes place this Monday, May 7th - Go Guys!! more
3 week(s) ago
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It's been a busy few days for Ian Crowe from our Leisure Centre. First he cycled from Kilkenny to Clonmel and back and now he is getting ready for the Carers Association Charity 10K run which takes place this Monday, May 7th - Go Ian!! more
3 week(s) ago
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We know it's the first day of summer and it's pouring rain (not very summery at all!) Don't worry, we still have some sizzling offers for your Bank Holiday Weekend and don't forget, Roots and Rye are playing here at the Springhill Court Hotel on Sunday in the Paddock Bar as part of the free gigs for the Rhythm and Roots Festival! www.springhillcourt.com more
3 week(s) ago
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Well done to Ian and the rest of the gang who took part in the fun cycle from Kilkenny to Clonmel and back yesterday despite the wind and rain! http://www.springhillcourt.com more
3 week(s) ago
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Check out the new video launched by Kilkenny Tourism this week! more
3 week(s) ago
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We are looking forward to having the Roots and Rye Band play here at the Kilkenny Springhill Court on Sunday the 06th of May for the Festival. Entry is free so why not make a night of it?! more
3 week(s) ago
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So they are giving wind and rain all day today and if you are battening down the hatches and feel in the need for some comfort food, why not try making our yummy minestrone soup?!
Minestrone Soup
INGREDIENTS:
· 1.5 ltr Chicken or Vegetable Stock
· 2 Tins Peeled and Chopped Tomatoes
· 50 g Smoked Bacon Lardons
· 100 g Peeled and Chopped Potatoes
· 100 g Peeled and Chopped Onions
· 100 g Peeled and Chopped Celery
· 100 g Peeled and Chopped Carrots
· 1 Head Cabbage finely sliced
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1 month(s) ago
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We are looking forward to another great line up for the Cat Laughs 2012 and have some great packages for B&B if you are heading to the festival! www.springhillcourt.com more
1 month(s) ago
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The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival 2012 more
1 month(s) ago
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International Gospel Choir Festival more
1 month(s) ago
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1 month(s) ago
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SMITHWICKS KILKENNY ROOTS FESTIVAL more
1 month(s) ago
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We know it's Monday and the blues might have set in, but just remember, there's another Bank Holiday just around the corner! We have a free kids club for our little guests that weekend and as always, kids share free for B&B! http://secure.springhillcourt.com more
1 month(s) ago
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We have blue skies here in the Sunny South East today and if you are out and about in the area why not take advantage of the lovely weather and visit farmers market that we have every Thursday at the Parade here in Kilkenny City. It's a great chance to browse through the local artisan produce that Kilkenny has to offer! www.springhillcourt.com more
1 month(s) ago
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Come Dine with Us at our Sister Hotel The Arklow Bay on Friday 20th or 27th April for Only €59 per person sharing. Call 0402 32309 to make a booking or email reservations@arklowbay.com more
1 month(s) ago
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Easter is well and truly over and the kids are back to school and everything returns to normal. Don't despair - we have another Bank Holiday just around the corner!! If you are looking for something different and fun to do why not pay a visit to Kilkenny City and enjoy the Roots Music Festival?
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1 month(s) ago
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Okay, so the Easter Bunny has been and gone and if you are looking for ideas on what to do with all that left over chocolate here are a couple of ideas!
Tiffin
100g Margarine
25g Sugar (any kind!)
5 tablespoons of Golden Syrup
250g of crushed biscuits (or cereal)
100 -175g of dried fruit
250g Chocolate
Mix everything together, put into a lined tin, pour on the melted chocolate and leave in the fridge for an hour or so.
Hot Chocolate
Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of boiling water and more
1 month(s) ago
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Happy Friday! If you are lucky enough to be off for the long Easter weekend, enjoy! If you are out and about in Kilkenny City and County feel the need to work off those Easter Eggs, don't forget that the Kilkenny Walking Festival is in full swing so why not take advantage of the great outdoors!
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1 month(s) ago
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It's almost Easter and the kids have their holidays :) Despite the cold weather the sun is still shining here in the South East. We have Lenny Lion Kids Club running all through the Easter Break and tonight the kids will make Easter Chick Modelling and Edible Easter Nests before settling down to movie night! If you are staying at home with the kids and fancy making these simple, but delicious treats here's how...
Ingredients (makes 30 pieces)
1 normal-size box of Shredded Wheat 16 large biscu more
1 month(s) ago
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Well done to Martin from the hotel who ran the 5k with Ray yesterday and completed in 25 mins.... Go Martin! http://www.springhillcourt.com more
1 month(s) ago
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Best of luck to everyone who is running the 5k with Ray today in Kilkenny! If you need a bit of a recharge pop in to us here at the Springhill! more
1 month(s) ago
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RoySeven at our sister hotel, the Clonmel Park, yesterday! more
2 month(s) ago
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Looks like Spring has sprung! It's another sunny day here in the South East and the team and members of the Leisure Centre are busy training for their Kilkenny to Clonmel Cycle which takes place on Sunday the 29th of April. http://www.springhillcourt.com more
2 month(s) ago
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2 month(s) ago
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Facebook Fan Offer! We are offering an excellent midweek rate, exclusively to our facebook fans for only €49 per room, per night B&B. So, what's stopping you, book it today! Subject to availability, terms & conditions apply! more
2 month(s) ago
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Want to beat the back to work blues after the Bank Holiday? Watch this space - we have a Facebook Fan only offer coming your way VERY SOON!
2 month(s) ago
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Mothers Day is this Sunday, the 18th and if you are looking for something special for Mum, why not treat her to lunch here at the Springhill Court Hotel where we will have free kids club during the day so Mum can have some well deserved time off! www.springhillcourt.com more
2 month(s) ago
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We know it's Monday but just think, next weekend is St. Patricks weekend with lots and lots to see and do in Kilkenny City. If you are planning on celebrating in Kilkenny this weekend why not stay - we have a great package for €109pps for 2 nights B&B, 1 evening meal and complimentary Irish Coffee. Kids Share Free with Free Kids club! www.springhillcourt.com more
2 month(s) ago
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Looking for a last minute breakaway then check out our Sister hotel The Arklow Bay for this Saturday 10th March. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast only €59 per person sharing. 0402.32309 more
2 month(s) ago
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Mothers Day is just around the corner and we have a lovely Mothers Day Lunch menu available on Sunday the 18th of March for only €19.95 per person with gift for mum - the gift of time... Yes, we have a FREE KIDS CLUB during the day so mum really can relax. http://www.springhillcourt.com more
2 month(s) ago
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Spring has definitely sprung here in Kilkenny today – blue skies all the way and long may it last! If you are off today, why not pop in for a coffee and try our new lobby menu yum, yum! www.springhillcourt.com more
2 month(s) ago
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It's Friday again! If you are in Cork over the weekend why not pop by to the Over 50's Show at City Hall, we will be at stand no. 30 - hope to see you there!
3 month(s) ago
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It’s the 29th of February and it’s leap day! Happy birthday to all who are celebrating their birthdays today and ladies, if you are about to make that leap and propose today, we wish you all the very best of luck!
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3 month(s) ago
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Well done to everyone who took part in the Springhill Court Leisure Centre walk up Slievenamon yesterday and thankfully the weather held up! Here is a pic that Ian from the Leisure Centre took while out and about www.springhillcourt.com more
3 month(s) ago
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Still some Brendan Grace tickets available for the show tonight, available on the door @ €30 each, doors open at 7.30pm, show starts at 8pm sharp! more
3 month(s) ago
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We hope that everybody enjoyed their pancakes last night and we had a great night here at the Springhill Court Hotel with the Three Amigos who played out to a packed house! www.springhillcourt.com more
