Gone Fishing
The luxurious five star Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa in Co Wicklow is offering the perfect escape for fishing enthusiasts. The hotel’s Get Hooked package includes a day of fun at the idyllic Tinnahinch fishery. Guests will enjoy a unique fly fishing experience in a magical and peaceful setting, just a two minute drive from Powerscourt Estate. The spring-fed lake at Tinnahinch nests within a secluded valley along the River Dargle, and was once part of the estate formerly owned by the famous parliamentarian Henry Grattan. First timer? No panic, lessons can be arranged for newbies.
The deal: After a day well spent on the lake, you’ll return to the hotel to indulge in a sumptuous dinner in the newly refurbished Sika restaurant. Available midweek only until August 31 2015 from €175 per person sharing. Book here.
Just for laughs
If you like some giggles with your luxe getaway, the hilarious PJ Gallagher performs at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone tonight, Friday July 17. The Naked Camera star and current presenter on 4FM’s PJ and Damien Show has reemerged after a two year break with his new show Concussions.
The deal: Make a night of it with the special overnight rate of €179 per room, including tickets (worth €25), dinner in Elements Bistro and Super Buffet Breakfast the following morning. Book here.
Challenge yourself at Monart
Monart Destination Spa is one of a handful of places in Europe with a Kinesis wall – a state-of-the-art piece of equipment named after the ancient Greek word for movement. Kinesis training enables users to achieve a total-body strength and cardio workout in one training session. According to Caroline Nolan, Monart fitness guru:
“The wall can work on every muscle group in the body combining over 400 movements through a series of resistance training techniques derived from the kinesiology methods.”
We’re reliably informed it burns 30% more calories compared to traditional equipment training too – the perfect excuse to enjoy that dessert at dinner.
The deal: Until August 30, visitors to Monart can enjoy a a one-to-one training session on the Kinesis Wall as part of the 2015 Summer Rejuvenation package. Enjoy a luxurious two night stay with breakfast and dinner on one evening plus a treatment (from a choice of a Summer Fruits Facial, Summer Foot Treatment, Voya Sea Salt Scrub or Vitality Back Massage) along with access to the Thermal Suite, from €239 per person sharing. Book here.
