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Dalata manager granted injunction

A hotel manager has secured a temporary High Court injunction preventing an allegedly “flawed” disciplinary hearing proceeding against him, the 'Irish Times' reports to-day.

Fergal Ryan, general manager of the Clayton Hotel, was granted the order on an ex parte basis (one side only represented) on Thursday against his employer, Dalata Hotel Group.

Mr Ryan claims a disciplinary hearing, which commenced last month, had fallen into error but the chairperson of the internal company investigation had decided to proceed with it.

The court was told issues had arisen after two hotel employees called as witnesses for the defendant company had said, in statements made before an independent solicitor, they were put under pressure by the company to say things they had not said.

Lough Erne posts loss

Lough Erne resort has recorded pre-tax losses of £685,709 (€795,840) for its most recent financial year. erne1119

New accounts show that Lough Shore Road Ltd, which operates the resort, reduced its losses by more than half, as revenues increased by 7pc to £8.37m from £7.8m. On last year's performance, the report by director Kenneth King states that the results for the period are in line with expectations, and that the trading performance is expected to improve in future periods.

The Co Fermanagh resort recorded an operating loss of £104,987, and interest payments of £580,722 resulted in the pre-tax loss of £685,709.

Rosanna to judge race fashion

Model, best-selling author, nutritionist and mum to be, Rosanna Davison will head up the fashion judging panel for the Lawlor’s of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle and Winter La rosanna21119

dies Day at Naas Racecourse on Sunday, 5th of January 2020. This year’s prize fund for the fashion competition is worth €4,250.

The best dressed lady on the day will win €1,500 worth of hairdressing and accessories from Alan Keville for Hair, a €1,500 voucher from Residence Day Spa in Naas and a luxurious Suite stay at Lawlor’s of Naas Town Centre Hotel. There will also be hair and spa vouchers from the two fashion partners for four runners up on the day as well as a voucher for lunch for two in Lawlor’s Bistro.

Kelly warns on 'Regional Imbalance'

The chief executive of Fáilte Ireland has warned that the attractiveness of Ireland as a holiday destination could be damaged unless a regional imbalance in the tourism industry pkelly1118

is addressed.

In comments in the 2018 annual report, Paul Kelly said research showed that currently over 70 per cent of overseas visitors spend overnights in just five counties – Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kerry and Clare.

He said the industry was facing the prospect of congestion at popular tourism hotspots, which could significantly affect Ireland’s attractiveness as a destination unless more tourists were encouraged to visit other parts of the country.

“If we cannot ensure a greater regional spread of tourism activity the sector’s potential for generating revenue and jobs will remain untapped in many parts of Ireland where there is capacity for more tourism growth and a need for job-creation,” said Mr Kelly.

New Shannon flights announced

Aer Lingus has announced new flights from Shannon to Paris and Barcelona from next year.

The move, welcomed by Shannon Airport CEO Mary Considine, will connect the mid-west to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport as well as one of the continents most visited cities.

The new service to Paris will commence in late March, while the Barcelona service will commence on May 2. They will operate initially for the summer season on a 4 per-week and 3 per-week basis respectively until the end of October.