MARTIN MANGAN, NEW GM OF CARTON HOUSE, A FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTEL
“This summer the multimillion-euro total renovation of Carton House will be unveiled, and I am delighted to join at this incredible moment to usher in the next chapter of one of Ireland’s oldest estates,” said Martin Mangan. “The renovation over the last two years has been significant, bringing the estate back to the heights of its great house splendor, magnificently refurbishing historic state rooms and preparing the hotel for hospitality on a grand scale, just as this imposing estate was originally intended.”
Mr. Mangan joins Carton House in Maynooth, County Kildare as General Manager as it celebrates its first summer as a luxurious Fairmont managed property. He brings 25 years of luxury hospitality experience from leading hotels in London and Dublin. A former President of the Irish Hospitality Institute, past Chairman of the Dublin Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, and a current National Council Member of the IHF, Mr. Mangan was also Chairman of the Dublin Tourism Marketing Taskforce, and has received many accolades over the years, including the Irish Hospitality Institute Hotel Manager of the Year.
John Keating, Area General Manager, Accor Luxury Brands Scotland & Ireland said: “Martin is an award-winning hotelier, renowned for the finest hospitality experiences and we are delighted to welcome him to Carton House as General Manager. Martin is a passionate professional with a wealth of experience to build a thriving culture for guests, the hotel team, and the wider community. The doors of Carton House will reopen this summer at this unprecedented time and what an incredible team and experience await our guests.”
“I am delighted to join Carton House and the Fairmont family as we prepare for our first summer after such a magnificent refurbishment,” added Martin Mangan, new GM of Carton House. “The entire estate looks wonderful, and it is a credit to the owners and the teams of craftspeople and specialists who have been working to such a high standard for almost two years to bring this important country house back to its original glory. Myself and all the team at Carton House are so excited to welcome our first guests to experience this historic property as it was meant to be experienced — an extraordinary house to call home.”
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About Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel
Situated in Maynooth, County Kildare, Carton House is a luxury Irish resort. Once the ancestral home of the Earls of Kildare and the Dukes of Leinster, this walled garden estate is located just 20 minutes from Dublin, surrounded by 1,100 acres of sweeping parkland, ancient woodlands, lakes and the River Rye.
The resort features 169 recently renovated guest bedrooms, the majority of which are situated in The Garden Wing with spectacular views of the estate and vista. There are 18 completely unique, spectacular in their own right, staterooms and suites located in The House, a spectacular 18th century Palladian-style mansion at the heart of the Carton House guest experience. Guests can choose from a number of dining options at the resort to include The Morrison Room, the resort’s newest fine dining restaurant; Kathleen’s Kitchen with its wholesome menu using locally sourced seasonal ingredients; The Carriage House, located in the Clubhouse of the resort offering a gastro-pub dining experience. Guests can enjoy a drink in the atmospheric Whiskey Library, unique wine room, The Duke’s Rest or The Courtyard Bar with its impressive selection of cocktails and premium spirits.
The resort is home to state-of-the-art conference and events facilities catering for up to 500 delegates, the award-winning Carton House Spa & Wellness featuring an 18-metre swimming pool and thermal experience. Explore the grounds on foot or by bike, following the cycle and walking trails, or enjoy the outdoors by choosing from a wealth of resort activities, from tennis and fishing, to archery and clay pigeon shooting. Carton House has two championship eighteen-hole golf courses, the challenging links-style course designed by Colin Montgomerie, host to the Irish Open three times, and a classic parkland course designed by Mark O’Meara. Carton House is renowned for sport, with world-class professional training pitches and facilities, often host to prestigious international sporting teams, including as a regular home for the Irish international rugby team.
Carton House reopens after an extensive refurbishment in summer 2021 as a luxurious Fairmont Managed Hotel, joining the more than 80 Fairmont hotels around the globe as the oldest property in the collection.
About Fairmont
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises the grandest of moments that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 80 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.
Press contacts
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