Red Carnation Hotels Acquires Second Hotel in Ireland Following Recent Addition of Iconic Ashford Castle

With the acquisition of The Lodge at Ashford Castle, the ambitious refurbishment program at Ashford and further investment from the likes of Emirates Airlines, who this week announced theincrease of its schedule of weekly flights into Dublin, there is a palpable optimism around Ireland’s tourism industry.

Jonathan Raggett, Managing Director of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, commented:

The Lodge at Ashford Castle is another fantastic addition to our portfolio and, given its location within the Ashford estate, it makes total sense for us to bring it in the Red Carnation Hotels fold. We are fully committed to supporting the local community, increasing staff levels at the hotel by recruiting locally, and using local suppliers and artisans as the source of our food, amenities and décor. We have a fantastic relationship with Tourism Ireland and are delighted to be able to invest in this vibrant and beautiful destination.

About The Red Carnation Hotel Collection 
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is an award-winning collection of five- and four-star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva, Palm Beach, South Africa and Ireland. Each property has its own individual character and unique location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all share the qualities central to The Red Carnation’s ethos that win them so many prestigious awards – splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests.