Absolute Hotel Limerick

This year is set to be another fantastic Gay pride festival.  The Gay pride will take place in Limerick City from the 30 th of August to the 8 th of September with the main parade taking place on Saturday the 7 th of September. The ethos of this year’s festival taking place in Limerick city is to promote, “Equality, Love, Diversity & Celebration”. The Absolute hotel is located in the medieval quarter of Limerick City which will be in the heart of all the activities associated with the Gay Pride festival 2013.  Rooms are booking up quickly, please don’t miss out on this great week in the Absolute Hotel, Limerick City. To book on-line follow the link below or call us direct on 061 463600. http://www.absolutehotel.com/en/bookings/ See you there.

King Johns Castle. Two thumbs up for the newly renovated King Johns Castle. King Johns Castle is located only 7 minutes’ walk from the Absolute Hotel.  Both the Absolute Hotel and King Johns Castle are situated in the medieval quarter of Limerick city.  With 21 st century touch screen technology, 3 D models of Limerick City and discovery drawers are among the exciting techniques that will connect you to tales of siege and warfare. All ages will enjoy an array of computer generated animations and ghostly projections. There would be no better way to enjoy Limerick city’s medieval quarter then our special package. The Absolute Hotel is offering entrance to King Johns Castle for all the family (pre booking essential). 2 night’s accommodation with a full Irish breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children (under 12). Enjoy a four course meal for the two adult’s and for the kid’s, main course from the kids menu on one night of your stay. Click on the link below t...

About the Gathering: The Gathering Ireland 2013 is a spectacular, year-long celebration of all things Irish. Communities throughout Ireland are showcasing and sharing the very best of Irish culture, tradition, business, sport, fighting spirit and the uniquely Irish sense of fun. The Gathering is the people’s party. It kicked off in spectacular style at the New Year’s Eve Festival in Dublin and is being celebrated through gatherings of the people and Ireland’s major festivals during 2013. So now it is over to you. It is in your hands. Be part of it.  Gathering at the Absolute Hotel Limerick: Limerick is a vibrant riverside city with a rich medieval past and is capital of Ireland’s Mid-West region. The Gathering Limerick 2013 promises to be spectacular with numerous festivals and events taking place. Our calendar is packed with amazing events including fashion, music, food, sport, reunions, literature and so much more! http://www.absolutehotel.com/en/lim...

Ireland recently celebrated the first anniversary of The Civil Partnership Act, now one year on and over a thousand ceremonies later, Limerick City is to host the first ever Gay Wedding/Civil Partnership Show in Ireland . The Absolute Hotel and Spa Limerick will be the first venue to host what promises to be a spectacular event organised by GayWeddingsIreland.ie and Enchanted Occasions on February 26th from 2-6pm . This free event will provide advice on every aspect of Civil Ceremonies/Gay Weddings, from the etiquette in the Registry Office to the decor of the function rooms and everything in between. The show will include bubbly and canapés on arrival, live music, vendors from all wedding services (supplied by Gay Weddings Ireland), a mock civil ceremony, fashion shows, food tasting, magicians, caricaturists, Vegas casino table, creative displays by Enchanted Occasions, expert advice from Weddings by Franc and Enchanted Occasions, plus everything you need to know about civil partners...

Lovers, why not leap into action in this most romantic of months with a marriage proposal in limerick's medieval quarter? Remember guys, if you haven't gotten down on bended knee this Valentine’s Day, then your girl might take the initiative on this leap year's February 29th! The team at the Absolute Hotel & Spa will help you set the scene with a candlelit table on our verandah overlooking the Abbey River as well as upgrading you to a suite.* Follow that with a stroll along George’s quay to the award-winning Locke Bar and Oyster House where you can enjoy a romantic meal with a complimentary bottle of Prosecco. Let us make this a memorable occasion for both of you… If you're set to pop the question, we will give you a table on the terrace overlooking the beautiful Abbey River. We can set up the outside terrace with lanterns, linen, tablecloths, a bucket of champagne and flowers for you and your special someone. OR Let us know in advance and we will upgrade you to a ...

In support of Operation Transformation’s Kayleigh Yeoman, the Absolute Hotel & Spa are going to offer Dr. Eva’s dinner every Thursday from 6pm at the Riverbank Bar & Restaurant. Inspirational Limerick student Kayleigh took a huge step in the path to her ideal weight as the youngest ever Operation Transformation leader. Kayleigh’s motivational story has been encouraging people all over Limerick to eat more healthily and the Absolute Hotel is trying to motivate people to be a part of this. Last summer she was involved in a serious crash leaving her with injuries so serious that she could no longer play hockey, the sport she loved. However the Limerick lady is back with a bang returning to hockey training this week. Kayleigh aged just 18 has already lost 1st 1.5lbs. The staff at the Absolute Hotel & Spa wish Kayleigh the very best of luck in her recovery and on Operation Transformation. To book call the Riverbank Bar & Restaurant on (061) 463 604 or email reservations@abso...

Here at the Absolute Hotel & Spa we are so proud of Limerick City and all it has to offer, this includes our local schools and colleges. As the BT Young Scientist competition gets underway in Dublin this week, three female students at Gaelcholaiste Luimnigh, which is the school next door to us here at Sir Harry’s Mall, will be showing judges their innovative science project. The project of these three pioneering young girls, second year pupils Ava Barrett, Katie Fitzgerald and Sinead Toomey, tests the theory that women are better multi-taskers than men. They conducted the experiment based on a series of tests both sexes performed while working on a computer and juggling other tasks at the same time. "It turns out there wasn't a huge difference, but it actually leaned towards men. They're slightly better. It seems that no one can really multi-task, you're just switching from one thing or another," explained Ava. According to Ava, the males took longer to answer...