Author: Edel Eardly

You’ll often hear hotels asking guests to book direct, but do you know why? While booking engines and third-party agents (such as Booking.com, Expedia etc) are convenient to check which hotels are in an area and their price rates, that’s where … Read more

At Pembroke Kilkenny hotel, we have always put a huge emphasis on cleanliness and ventilation, earning us very high cleanliness ratings from our guests. Since the arrival of airborne virus Covid-19, we have really ramped up our efforts to keep … Read more

Statham’s is well-known across Kilkenny for serving succulent farm-to-fork meals, sweet treats, organic wines, delicious cocktails, and amazing Cloud Picker coffee. We are delighted to welcome new Executive Chef, Ken Harker, formerly of the … Read more

Gillian Nelis, managing editor of Sunday Business Post, reviews her visit to Pembroke Kilkenny, and details head chef Ken Harker’s new menu in Statham’s Click link to read the article in full ‘Memorable Feast on a Flying … Read more

It has been a long year without beauty treatments and Mint Medispa are delighted to be able to welcome back our regular and new clients for a summer refresh. Located in the heart of Kilkenny City – part of the luxury boutique Pembroke Hotel – … Read more

What do you look for when booking a staycation destination in Ireland? You’ll want a balance of the great outdoors, with lots of historic and culturally significant sights to see. You’ll want somewhere you can chill out with a night in the … Read more

So you’ve booked a three or four night stay in Pembroke Hotel in Kilkenny and you can’t wait for the adventure to start, but what will you do while you’re here? Don’t worry, there are enough attractions, heritage sites, bars, restaurants, and … Read more

Did you know that Kilkenny is one of the premium golfing destinations in Ireland? A sport which has been popular for its exercise, relaxation and the ability for easy social distancing while playing, we have decided to honour the gentleman’s … Read more

Christmas is here and 2020 is finally drawing to an end – and although it may look different for some families, there is one thing that cannot be dampened – our Christmas Spirit. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a loved one this … Read more