PREM Ovation Awards 2023
June 21, 2023
 On May 9th we attended the annual PREM Ovation Awards held by PREM Group at the Osprey Hotel. The event celebrated and recognised the
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 On May 9th we attended the annual PREM Ovation Awards held by PREM Group at the Osprey Hotel. The event celebrated and recognised the
Kilkenny is absolutely buzzing in the summer months, especially across the weekends. Hotels are in demand, as are restaurants, cafes and attractions, which can often
We had the pleasure of attending Fáilte Ireland’s first-ever Employer Excellence Awards on April 19th. Our General Manager, Hugh Fitzgerald, proudly represented both The Hoban
Warm bright days, park picnics and long stretches in the evening, we’re excited to welcome back Summer in Kilkenny. Kilkenny has everything you could wish
Easter Holidays are right around the corner and it’s time to start planning a fun break for your family. Kilkenny is a great choice for
Kilkenny may be one of the smaller cities in Ireland, but it punches well above its weight. Aside from its thousands of years of history,
Celebrating St Patricks Day in its home country is something that many people dream of. Far from an excuse to get drunk (although that is
We are celebrating on the double as they are awarded Failte Ireland 4-star status and Great Place To Work certification through PREM Group. Located just
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We are delighted to welcome Yulefest 2022 to Kilkenny this year! From November 25th all the way to Christmas eve, the city is transformed into
Sustainability and green tourism have been relevant and important topics in Ireland for a long time. For us, it’s not just a topic of conversation;
Autumn is a great time to explore Kilkenny. The busy season for tourists has subsided and the Christmas rush has not started, giving you a
When you’re planning a trip to a new place, where do you start your search for the perfect hotel? A quick google search will bring
After a couple of years of disjointed teamwork and a very gradual return to the office, it’s time to refocus our teams and reconnect as
Here’s a little travel hack for you. If you hate crowds, queueing and fighting for a space at the bar, mid-week leisure travel is the solution
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There is nothing like the roar of a live crowd. After two years of missing out, we are delighted to welcome back live events to
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With many feeling the pinch after Christmas and mid-term break just around the corner, we’ve decided to put together a list of the very best
If you’ve never experienced Winter in Kilkenny, you’re in for a treat! Despite the typical Irish weather, our medieval city really shines in winter with
Some say Kilkenny is better when the sun is shining but locals know the city is just as beautiful in the cooler Winter months. Winter
There’s something very special about Kilkenny in autumn. We love the darker, cosier evenings drawing in, crunchy leaves underfoot and the excitement for the festive
You’ll often hear us encouraging guests to ‘book direct’ but do you know why? Third-party websites are great for researching available hotels in a specific
We’ll be sad to see the end of this bright summer and welcome the darker cosier months back. Before the sun sets on the Irish
Whether you’re travelling through Kilkenny or staying the night, you’ll need a base to conduct business from. Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers you everything you need
We are delighted to welcome Karen O’Sullivan on board as the new Sales & Marketing Manager for the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny. Karen is a native to Kilkenny city and the local area to the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny.
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Did you know that Hoban Hotel, on the edge of Kilkenny City, is still open for essential travel and accommodating essential workers throughout lockdown? We
Donate Now The past year has been tough for everyone, but especially for charities that have had to cease their regular fundraising leaving them with
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