The four star Abbey Hotel Roscommon showcased the very best of true Irish hospitality at their recent St Patrick’s weekend Fáilte Ireland tour operators FAM trip hospitality dinner.
The Grealy family and staff welcomed a niche group of tour operators from all over Europe, the UK and the USA t the popular family run hotel for the occasion, entertainment on the night provided by an Irish dance troupe from the acclaimed Shannon Academy of Irish Dance.
“It was an honour for us at the Abbey Hotel to welcome and entertain this eclectic group of tour operators on our national feast day, St Patrick’s Day. It gave us an opportunity to showcase our family run hotel and it’s central geographical location as an appealing destination to visit when travelling through the Irish Midlands.
“Our close proximity to Ireland West Airport Knock makes us an accessible destination to foreign visitors passing through Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. As well as sampling our award winning cuisine, which featured a specially created Irish themed menu showcasing locally sourced produce, the group were given an insight into some of the popular St Patrick’s day traditions and Irish folklore including a surprise Irish dance set performed by the Shannon Academy of Irish Dance.
“We are already looking forward to hosting many more successful FAM trips here at the hotel,” Geraldine Grealy, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, at the Abbey Hotel, enthused.
