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National Hospitality Conference 2014: A Report, James Peter Murphy

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The 2014 National Hospitality Conference took place on November 3^rd and was held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin. The main theme of this year’s conference was ‘Preparing for growth’ , DIT Bar Studies students from the School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology joined delegates in debating and discussing the significant issues surrounding the conference theme.

Cliff House Hotel: Dinner Menu 5th Of September, 2014., Cliff House Hotel

Menus of the 21st Century

The Cliff House Hotel is a five-star, privately owned luxury hotel located close to Cork and Waterford. The building seems to cling to a cliff on the south side of Ardmore Bay where there has long been a fishing village, and a Christian settlement that pre-dates St. Patrick.

From sun-drenched terraces and private balconies it is possible to see Ardmore’s sands, lobster pots and dolphins that play out on the water. All our luxury rooms and suites are sea facing while many are interconnected to provide family-friendly configurations.

From this dramatic coastal location in Ireland’s gourmet heartland guests can enjoy …

Cliff House Hotel: Tasting Menu 4th Of September, 2014., Cliff House Hotel

Menus of the 21st Century

The Cliff House Hotel is a five-star, privately owned luxury hotel located close to Cork and Waterford. The building seems to cling to a cliff on the south side of Ardmore Bay where there has long been a fishing village, and a Christian settlement that pre-dates St. Patrick.

From sun-drenched terraces and private balconies it is possible to see Ardmore’s sands, lobster pots and dolphins that play out on the water. All our luxury rooms and suites are sea facing while many are interconnected to provide family-friendly configurations.

From this dramatic coastal location in Ireland’s gourmet heartland guests can enjoy …

Cliff House Hotel: Dessert Menu 5th Of September, 2014., Cliff House Hotel

Menus of the 21st Century

The Cliff House Hotel is a five-star, privately owned luxury hotel located close to Cork and Waterford. The building seems to cling to a cliff on the south side of Ardmore Bay where there has long been a fishing village, and a Christian settlement that pre-dates St. Patrick.

From sun-drenched terraces and private balconies it is possible to see Ardmore’s sands, lobster pots and dolphins that play out on the water. All our luxury rooms and suites are sea facing while many are interconnected to provide family-friendly configurations.

From this dramatic coastal location in Ireland’s gourmet heartland guests can enjoy …

Pichet Restaurant, Pichet Restaurant

Menus of the 21st Century

A modern take on the classic bistro. The restaurant offers a quality dining experience in relaxed and informal surroundings with a fresh, vibrant and varied menu offering food of the highest quality.

The Elm Tree, Glounthaune, The Elm Tree, Glounthaune

Menus of the 20th Century

No abstract provided.

Elm Tree Restaurant Glounthaune, Morning Menu, 28th August 2014, Elm Tree Restaurant

Menus of the 21st Century

No abstract provided.

Developing Food Tourism - Roscommon Leader Partnership With Dit, Dermot Seberry

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A presentation on effective strategies for developing Food Tourism in County Roscommon

Developing Food Provenance In The 'Boyne Valley', Dermot Seberry

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A presentation on how Best Practice Food Tourism Initiative can be used across Ireland

Reducing Conflict And Violence In Hospitality Establishments., James Peter Murphy

Conference papers

Bar owners and staff members must be more concerned about safety and security issues. This is the result of a variety of factors, most notably recent legislative changes at national and international level and the subsequent high costs of assaults (including costs relating to litigation and compensation). Poor health, safety and security standards place staff members and customers at risk of serious injury if not death; employers suffer in terms of lost productivity and potentially higher premiums and the morale of the staff, as well as the industrial relations climate in the bar, can be adversely affected. At a minimum, …

Waste Management And Energy Recovery: A Significant Business Issue, James Peter Murphy

Conference papers

Waste Management and energy recovery has become a significant business issue for hospitality establishments in recent years. Hospitality establishments have to be more concerned about waste in their businesses and be able to adopt systems to reduce, reuse and recover waste. This challenge is the result of a variety of factors, most notably the charges involved in waste removal and cost of every businesses energy needs. Costs have grown dramatically, landfill capacity has become increasingly scarce and expensive. Stringent legislation has been introduced around the world to ensure optimum waste management and energy recovery practices in hospitality businesses. Opportunities have …

Seeing Others As Others See Us, James Peter Murphy

Conference papers

The many challenges to the bar industry today include increased competition from a variety of entertainment sources, Bar owners recognize that other establishments are providing a similar offering sometimes at lower prices. This realization has brought about an increased focus on the care of customers and their viewpoints. Customers encounters can include attitudes of indifference from staff and poor overall service. Dissatisfied customers usually talk to others about their dissatisfaction and the negative effect of this outcome can paralyze, all your best pro-active customer and marketing efforts. It costs, on average, five times as much to win a new customer …

Cocktails: Profitable Assets Or Expensive Beverage Offerings, James Peter Murphy

Conference papers

Cocktails have become very popular in the majority of hospitality and licensed premises in recent years. Customer demands for contemporary and classic cocktails has driven demand. The training, innovation, equipment, new brands and exotic glassware, have all contributed to the overall success and interest in these drinks. It is crucial before you decide to enter into the cocktail area of your overall drinks offerings to ensure that you have all the elements required to build success and maintain a healthy business. Many establishments in the past have entered in the cocktail area only to exit after a short space of …

Are Your Cellars Safe?, James Peter Murphy

Conference papers

Bar owners have to be more concerned about health, safety and security issues. This is the result of a variety of factors, most notably recent legislative changes at national and international level and the subsequent high costs of accidents (including costs relating to litigation and compensation). Poor health, safety and security standards place staff members and customers at risk of serious injury if not death; employers suffer in terms of lost productivity and potentially higher premiums’ and the morale of the staff, as well as the industrial relations climate in the bar, can be adversely affected. At a minimum, bar …

Managing The Responsible Service Of Alcohol: Are We Meeting Our Obligations?, James Peter Murphy

Conference papers

Recent research studies indicate that customers and individuals are drinking no more than their parents were drinking 15 years ago but the frequency, strength of drinks, and amount of drinks consumed per session has increased. These irrational drinking patterns have created a binge drinking culture. Bar staff and management have the task of serving and dealing with all types of people from all walks of life and status of society, this is an enjoyable and rewarding part of the job. However there are many occasions when they have to deal with people who may well have on occasion for various …

Enter Conference 2014 Closing Address, Patrick Horan

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ENTER Conference 2014 Closing Address

Irish Etourism Day - Opening Address, Patrick Horan

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No abstract provided.

Enter Comes Of Age, Patrick Horan

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ENTER2014 - Where Social Inspiration meets Dynamic eTourism Innovation,

Dublin - 21st -24th January 2014

Enter Conference 2014 Opening Welcome Address, Patrick Horan

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ENTER Conference 2014 Opening Welcome Address

Enter Conference - Phd Symposium Opening Address, Patrick Horan

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ENTER Conference - PhD Symposium Opening Address

Ballymore Inn Restaurant Set Dinner, Ballymore Inn

Menus of the 21st Century

We opened the doors of the Ballymore Inn in Kildare over 16 years ago guided by our philosophy that the best food comes from carefully selected ingredients infused with an imaginative simplicity. The Ballymore Inn has evolved over those 16 years but this philosophy has remained the same. We grow our own seasonal fruit and vegetables and work with some of the country's best suppliers to ensure the finest dining experience for our customers. Our tastefully decorated restaurant and Back Bar creates the perfect ambiance for you to enjoy all the culinary delights on offer. (Taken from The Ballymore Inn …

Ballymore Inn Restaurant Back Bar Menu, Ballymore Inn

Menus of the 21st Century

We opened the doors of the Ballymore Inn in Kildare over 16 years ago guided by our philosophy that the best food comes from carefully selected ingredients infused with an imaginative simplicity. The Ballymore Inn has evolved over those 16 years but this philosophy has remained the same. We grow our own seasonal fruit and vegetables and work with some of the country's best suppliers to ensure the finest dining experience for our customers. Our tastefully decorated restaurant and Back Bar creates the perfect ambiance for you to enjoy all the culinary delights on offer. (Taken from the Ballymore Inn …

Ballymore Inn Restaurant A La Carte Menu, Ballymore Inn

Menus of the 21st Century

We opened the doors of the Ballymore Inn in Kildare over 16 years ago guided by our philosophy that the best food comes from carefully selected ingredients infused with an imaginative simplicity. The Ballymore Inn has evolved over those 16 years but this philosophy has remained the same. We grow our own seasonal fruit and vegetables and work with some of the country's best suppliers to ensure the finest dining experience for our customers. Our tastefully decorated restaurant and Back Bar creates the perfect ambiance for you to enjoy all the culinary delights on offer. (Taken from the Ballymore Inn …

Campagne Restaurant A La Carte Menu, Campagne Restaurant

Menus of the 21st Century

Garrett Byrne and Brid Hannon opened Campagne in 2008, serving modern French food using the very best of local and Irish produce.

Located at 5 the arches, gashouse lane in the new heart of Kilkenny, the modern interior features a modern interpretation of country life which was painted by Kilkenny artist Catherine Barron.

Featuring oak flooring, curved banquette seating and bright modern colours, Campagne has already established itself as one of Kilkenny`s best restaurants garnering positive reviews from food critics and restaurant guides.

We are passionate about supporting local and artisan producers and constantly seeking quality produce which is the …

Craving Alcohol, James Peter Murphy

Conference papers

Individuals involved in the treatment of alcoholism for decades have argued that men and women crave alcohol essentially because they enjoy the effect it offers. This effect is so mysterious that, while adults will confess that these cravings are potentially dangerous to their health and wellbeing, during consumption their reasoning and belief of these facts will alternate between the true and the false. In essence these individuals' alcohol cravings life actually seems to them the only normal life. Some will demonstrate conditions of discontentment, irritability and restlessness, until they can regain the experience and ease obtained by consuming a couple …

Campagne Restaurant Early Bird Lunch Menu, Campagne Restaurant

Menus of the 21st Century

Garrett Byrne and Brid Hannon opened Campagne in 2008, serving modern French food using the very best of local and Irish produce.

Located at 5 the arches, gashouse lane in the new heart of Kilkenny, the modern interior features a modern interpretation of country life which was painted by Kilkenny artist Catherine Barron.

Featuring oak flooring, curved banquette seating and bright modern colours, Campagne has already established itself as one of Kilkenny`s best restaurants garnering positive reviews from food critics and restaurant guides.

We are passionate about supporting local and artisan producers and constantly seeking quality produce which is the …

Campagne Restaurant Dessert A La Carte, Campagne Restaurant

Menus of the 21st Century

Garrett Byrne and Brid Hannon opened Campagne in 2008, serving modern French food using the very best of local and Irish produce.

Located at 5 the arches, gashouse lane in the new heart of Kilkenny, the modern interior features a modern interpretation of country life which was painted by Kilkenny artist Catherine Barron.

Featuring oak flooring, curved banquette seating and bright modern colours, Campagne has already established itself as one of Kilkenny`s best restaurants garnering positive reviews from food critics and restaurant guides.

We are passionate about supporting local and artisan producers and constantly seeking quality produce which is the …

The Church Gallery Restaurant Handel's Set Dinner Menu, The Church Cafe, Bar, Restaurant And Club

Menus of the 21st Century

History: The former St. Mary’s Church of Ireland is one of the earliest examples of a galleried church in Dublin.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, it boasts many outstanding features, such as the Renatus Harris built organ and spectacular stained glass window.

St. Mary’s closed in 1964 and lay derelict for a number of years until it was purchased by John Keating in 1997. Following extensive restoration over a seven year period, this List 1 building finally re-opened its doors in December 2005 as John M. Keating’s Bar. The tasteful conversion and refurbishment of this Dublin landmark …

The Church Cafe, Bar, Restaurant And Club Bbq Menu, The Church Cafe, Bar, Restaurant And Club

Menus of the 21st Century

History: The former St. Mary’s Church of Ireland is one of the earliest examples of a galleried church in Dublin.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, it boasts many outstanding features, such as the Renatus Harris built organ and spectacular stained glass window.

St. Mary’s closed in 1964 and lay derelict for a number of years until it was purchased by John Keating in 1997. Following extensive restoration over a seven year period, this List 1 building finally re-opened its doors in December 2005 as John M. Keating’s Bar. The tasteful conversion and refurbishment of this Dublin landmark …

The Church Cafe, Bar, Restaurant And Club Drinks Menu Main Bar, The Church Cafe, Bar, Restaurant And Club

Menus of the 21st Century

History: The former St. Mary’s Church of Ireland is one of the earliest examples of a galleried church in Dublin.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, it boasts many outstanding features, such as the Renatus Harris built organ and spectacular stained glass window.

St. Mary’s closed in 1964 and lay derelict for a number of years until it was purchased by John Keating in 1997. Following extensive restoration over a seven year period, this List 1 building finally re-opened its doors in December 2005 as John M. Keating’s Bar. The tasteful conversion and refurbishment of this Dublin landmark …