Packing Tips For Everyone!

For this weeks blog entry, as we are now in the middle of summer and everyone is jetting off to exotic locations or staying home bound and travelling to beautiful locations, we thought we'd do one full of practical tips for packing!

Packing can be the most daunting task when planning a trip! Especially is you are like many of us here and like to bring everything but the kitchen sink, but with our few tips, packing will be a breeze for you! So this week we went around our hotel and we asked other members of staff what their ideal packing tip would be, and what we found out will help everyone!

1) The first tip we were given, which was the most obvious, but surprisingly many people didn't think of it was to roll your clothes and not to fold them! Many seasoned travellers often say that rolling your clothes is far superior to folding them. A tightly rolled article of clothing saves space for other things you may want to pack and as an added bonus, they are less prone to getting badly wrinkled, which is always a bonus, especially when you don't want to be ironing your clothes when you are on holidays!

2) The second tip that we found to be handy was to make a packing list. Stay organised and on top of everything by making a list of the items you need to pack, as you pack them cross them off the list. This helps you keep track of everything you are packing and stops you from bringing unnecessary items with you! This also allows you to purchase items you need such as suncream and aftersun before you go away and helps you plan everything in advance, which is always great, especially if you are travelling with children!

3) Thiredly, know your weight allowance and know how much you will be charged if you are over your weight! Both of these change from airline to airline, so be careful and always check well in advance of your flight. This information is normally on the airlines website! You should always pack light, and remember that you will be bringing things home with you. Also remember that if you don't think you need something don't bring it, if you find yourself needing it while on holidays, you can always get it when you are away!

4) Our second last tip would be to layer things! You can layer clothes while you are packing them to save space and you can also wear layers while travelling to save space and that much needed weight in your bag! Just make sure that you wear clothes you will be comfy in as travelling can be uncomfy at times!

5) Finally, a great tip which came from one of our staff members here, never check in essential items! The majority of airlines now offer passengers to bring one item of carry on luggage with them on a flight. You should use this carry on wisely and not pack thins you don't need with you. You should only pack essential items that you would not to lose or damage. A change of clothes, money, mobile phone, jewellery, travellers cheques, etc are all items that you could consider bringing on board with you! Also remember you are not permitted to bring any type of liquids with you, this includes shampoo and conditioner. As an extra tip for everyone you should always store shampoo, conditioner and any other toiletry that could leak in an airtight plastic bag.

We here at The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel would like to thank you for reading this blog, and wherever your travels take you this summer, please enjoy them and be safe!

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Contemporary Wedding Favours and Ideas

As we, The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel, are hosting a number over the coming months, we are continiously meeting with couples and their families and helping them create unique and individual wedding concepts which not only represent the couple well, but leaves a lasting impression on all guests. Over much thought and deliberation among members of staff, we feel that there are a variety of wedding ideas that allow couples to inexpensively express their individuality and creativity.

One of the most popular and easy ways of doing this is through wedding favours. Traditionally wedding favours were gifts given from the couple and their families to guest attending the wedding, these favours ranged from a small note with a personal message on it for each person, to more expensive favours such as cufflinks for the men and jewellery for women. However in these modern times, many couples tend to use these wedding favours as a means of adding a quirky and innovative sense to the wedding.

What we have noticed become evermore popular in recent times are sweet carts. many businesses all over Ireland are being set up to cater sweets to a variety of functions and events. These sweetcarts add a sense of nostalgia and wonder to a wedding, as many of the organisations stock many individuals childhood sweets that are quite difficult to get in these modern times.  These sweet carts also acts as a conversation starter between individuals at a wedding who may not know each other. Needless to say these carts go down a treat with kids, of all ages and sizes!




Another interesting trend which is sweeping accross a variety of celebrations is the use of photo booths! These photo booths allow guests to dress up, take random photos and create life long memories at your wedding! Many photo booths now allow guests to upload their photos to Facebook and Twitter and to print multiple copies of a photo! What we've seen is that these photo booths capture unique moments of family and friends coming together in a celebration, these photos are great additions to a couples wedding album! This will allow both family and friends to look back in years to come and remember your wedding day fondly.

Finally, we couldn't do a blog about weddings and wedding ideas without mentioning cake! Cupcakes in recent times become a trendy and contemporary alternative to wedding cakes, many couples prefer this as it is easier for their guest to have some, they also act yet again as a conversation starter and also add a quirky sense of style to a couples day. In terms of wedding favours, a new trend, cupcake pops have increased in popularity, in particular during the champagne reception of your wedding. These cupcake pops are mini cakes on a stick that are designed to look like ice cream or lollipops. This are a fun, innovative and cost effective way of adding a creative touch to the traditional cake but modernising it you also communicate style to your friends and family!

June Newsletter and Details of Functions and Events here at The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel

The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel

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June Newsletter

It’s nearing the end of June already; we here at The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel can’t believe how fast summer is going! We’ve been lucky with the weather so far, but we can’t forget the rain we had some days, it would make you think it wasn’t summer at all!

On a very positive note however, June has been very good to our hotel, our efforts to become more active on Facebook and Twitter and allowing us to stay ever connected with our customers, which allows us to promote a greater standards of quality to all guests. Make sure to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with all upcoming events and competitions that we are hosting.

June has been a very busy month not only in the hotel, but also in our Sliabh Mór Bar and Lounge. We’ve had a string of fantastic performances from bands such as Theresa & The Stars and singers such as Jimmy Hogan. Our Sunday night dance nights are becoming ever more popular, customers enjoy the 4 hours of dancing accompanied with great music, €10 admission is great value for the enjoyment customers have at these nights!

Coming up in July, we’re continuing our theme of fantastic musical performances with Jerry Walsh performing on Saturday July 6^th, Blue Lace on Saturday July 10^th, Cupla on July 17^th, Adrian Ryan on Saturday July 24^th and Gerry Walsh on Saturday July 31^st.

To top off out busy times, we are in the process of creating a brand new website, which will be more attractive and functional for all visitors to the page. The creation process will be completed very soon. This will allow us to modernise many of our services, which maintaining our belief in quality and traditional hospitality.

Don’t forget about the fantastic offers that we have at the moment. We are offering 2 nights B&B and 1 evening meal for €89 pps Call us now 051-832242 for more exciting offers, or check out our Facebook and Twitter pages to keep updated on all the goings on in our hotel!

Functions and Events In The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel

Over many years The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel has hosted a variety of events, from birthdays, christenings, communion and confirmation celebrations to weddings and debs. Through this experience we here at The Rhu Glenn pride ourselves on not only delivering an enjoyable and memorable event in a venue that can host a variety of parties both large and small.
It is the belief but us here at The Rhu Glenn that our “personal touch” approach allows us to meet the requests of all guests. All of our party packages can be altered and customised to fit a variety of requests and wishes. While hosting an event The Rhu Glenn aims to not only meet all the requirements of the hosts but also to take some of their stress away and assist in the planning of the events. We feel that assisting in the planning of these events, beyond the point of other service organisations, allows us to create personal relationships with all consumers. These relationships are strengthened through continuous communication between us and the consumers to ensure all their needs are met and they are not just satisfied but delighted with our services.
Our location is very beneficial for a variety of functions and events as we are 5 minutes from Waterford City, 10 minutes from New Ross and 40 minutes from Kilkenny City, we are also located near a variety of churches and are easily accessible from a variety of road routes. All guests here at The Rhu Glenn can also avail of our complimentary parking.
We are currently expanding our function and event packages to include hen and stag nights. These packages will provide individuals with a unique experience. Packages will include a private trip to a haunted house, army training, laser tag, dance and cocktail classes, casino nights, beauty packages, transport which can include a limo and much more! All of these packages can be tailored to suit your individual desires and requests. We aim not only to please all consumers but to provide them with quality and value.
In the near future our new website will be launched which will allow all guests to view our various wedding, function and event packages and also to get directly in touch with us for more detailed enquiries. Yet again, we here at The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel would like to thank you all for your continued support and interest in our business.

Things To Do In New Ross

Finally, in our series of informative blogs regarding the tourist destinations surrounding The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel, we would like to discuss the bustling city of New Ross, which is just 10 minutes from our hotel.

New Ross

This scenic city dates back as far as the year 1189. This city was built, as its founders Isabella, daughter of Strongbow and her husband William, Earl Marshall of England built a fortress and a bridge on the banks of the river barrow, which lead to the establishment of the town.

New Ross maintained its popularity with visitors over many years due to a variety of reasons, such as its scenic views and walks, its rich history and its differentiated activities to suit all interests. One of the most popular attractions in New Ross is The Dumbrody Famine ship. This is the originally restored ship that sailed Irish passengers to America during the Great Irish Famine. This ship allows patrons to experience their Irish emigrant experience first-hand through a guided tour of the ship which is not only educational but enjoyable for all ages. Each customer is given a unique ticket which allows them to assume the role of an individual who was on the Dumbrody Famine Ship.

Hook Lighthouse is a great trip for all families and individuals, especially on a sunny day as Hook Lighthouse hosts some of the most picturesque views of the sea and landscape. There is also a playground to please the kids! Lunch is served here for an agreeable price and consumers can avail of a stunning walk along the shore. On your way to Hook Lighthouse, you pass the new refurbished Loftus Hall, which is known as Irelands most haunted building. This is an exciting and unique attraction; this attraction boasts cycling tours around Hook Lighthouse, lunch, a house tour and much more!

New Ross boats an impressive collection of fantastic restaurants, however one of the most impressive and unique restaurants would have to be The Gallery River Cruising Restaurant. This restaurant is situated on three boats in New Ross and takes customers on a 2 hour cruise while they enjoy their 4 course lunch, afternoon tea or 4 course dinner.

New Ross is truly an interesting and enjoyable tourist experience for all individuals of all ages.

Things To Do In Kilkenny

For another of our blog entries, we decided to follow the trend of discussing the various things to see and do while visiting the beautiful city of Kilkenny. This historic city is only 30 minutes from our hotel and offers an eclectic mix of shops, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and tourist attractions to suit all needs and interests.

Kilkenny

Also a short trip away from The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel is the beautiful city of Kilkenny. There is a multitude of things to see and do. Kilkenny has a vibrant nightlife and offers visitors an eclectic choice of bars and restaurants to suit all tastes! One of the most popular tourist attractions in Kilkenny is The Kilkenny Castle.  This castle was built in 1195 by William Marshall, the first Earl of Pembroke. This beautifully restored piece of Irish history. The ornamental gardens which surround this hotel will be sure to please all visitors to this scenic location.

St Canices Cathedral and its round tower are an essential part of the structural heritage of the medieval city of Kilkenny. This ecclesiastical site was founded in the 6^th Century and was named after Saint Canice. This cathedral has been an important place of pilgrimage for both religious and tourism reasons. This large cathedral will be sure to leave all visitors speechless with awe.

Much like Waterford, Kilkenny hosts a variety of summer festivals which attract copious amounts of tourists to the area. One of the most popular festivals in Kilkenny is The Cats Laugh Festival which hosts numerous comedians from all over the world. The Kilkenny Arts Festival promotes a variety of different types of art from various artists. This is a fascinating festival which aims to increase the publics interest the arts.

Things To Do In Waterford

For this blog entry, we thought we would discuss the various things to do while visiting us. We are located on the N25, which means we are a short journey from Waterford, For this blog entry, we thought we would discuss the various things to do while visiting us. We are located on the N25, which means we are a short journey from Waterford, Kilkenny and New Ross. This ensures our guest have access to fantastic cities and tourist spots! In this blog we will talk about a variety of different tourist attractions in Waterford city and its surrounding areas.

Waterford

Waterford is the oldest city in Ireland and home to the world famous Waterford Crystal. In this lively city there are a variety of shops to suit all tastes a bustling nightlife and various things to see and do to ensure every visitor has a memorable trip. One of the most popular attractions to see while visiting Waterford are the Viking Walls which surround the older part of the city. These walls surround the city and were once used as a defence mechanism by the Vikings to protect themselves against intruders. To compliment this, visitors can also enter Reginalds Tower and experience first-hand what it was like to live in those times.

Another popular attraction to Waterford is The House of Waterford Crystal. Visitors can enter the show room and view and purchase a variety of unique Waterford Crystal Pieces. If they wish guests can also take a factory tour and witness how Waterford Crystal is created. This is a guided tour with each stage described to all visitors by your tour guide. Just a short walk from The House of Waterford Crystal is the new Waterford Treasures Museum which houses a variety of interesting historical pieces that present the rich history of Waterford.

There is much more to see and do in Waterford City and the surrounding county however, Copper Coast is a petting zoo and playground for kids that hosts a variety of animals such as pigs, alpacas, komodo dragons and various other farmyard animals, this is a fantastic day out for families and kids of all ages! Adding to this there are various beaches and family activities that will be sure to leave a positive lasting impression on all who visit this area.

During the summer the streets come alive in Waterford with various summer Festivals such as Spraoi, The Bluegrass Festival in Dunmore East and the eagerly awaited Day Tripper festival which presents acts such as Imelda May, Madness and The Coronas. Waterford is becoming one of Irelands premiere locations for festivals of all types. and New Ross. This ensures our guest have access to fantastic cities and tourist spots! In this blog we will talk about a variety of different tourist attractions in Waterford city and its surrounding areas.

A Day In The Life Of A Hotel Receptionist

Ever wonder what it's like to be a receptionist in a three star family run hotel? The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel has a fantastic front office department. Each member of this department has been working here for over 10 years. Each has an expertise in reception and through their time here has encountered a variety of individuals.

The receptionists here at The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel work either the early or late shift as they are referred to. The early shift, like many other hotels around the world lasts from 7 am till 3 pm. The late shift then occurs between 3 pm and 11 pm. Although when working reception there are daily activities that are generally quite routine, such as; checking guests in and out, answering phones, taking reservations and generally maintaining the cleanliness of the reception area.

However, working as part of the front office department requires someone who can work under pressure, multi-task and do it all with a smile and a friendly tone! Many receptionists find themselves assisting the organisations of events, restaurant reservations and often act as part of the marketing department! The marketing role that receptionists undertake is primarily due to their customer facing role. On entering a hotel the receptionist is often the first person they meet and here at The Rhu Glenn Country Club Hotel we strivve to ensure that the first person the customer meets delights them.

Many of the receptionists here in The Rhu Glenn Country Club hotel has been with us for over 10 years. We feel that their expertise allows the hotel to provide customer care that remains with customers long after their visit is over. Over many years we have gained a strong reputation for this and we pride ourselves in continuing this tradition with all customers both past, present and future.

Although at time working as part of the front office department can be very busy, talking to our receptionists here it is a very rewarding and varied job, that would suit anyone who is approachable and friendly. A smile says a thousand words, and we ensure that every one of our customers is greeted with a smile.