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Magic of Jingle Bell Junction: A Festive Wonderland in Rosscarbery

As the holiday season draws near, the charming town of Rosscarbery transforms into a beacon of festive cheer. At the heart of this celebration lies Jingle Bell Junction, nestled in the enchanting setting of Smugglers Cove. Nearby, the welcoming Celtic Ross Hotel adds to the seasonal magic, making it an ideal place to stay and enjoy the festivities. This festive wonderland promises an unforgettable experience for families, friends, and anyone looking to soak in the magic of Christmas.

Halloween Fun: Experience the Magic of the Leap Scarecrow Festival in Cork

If you're looking for an unforgettable Halloween in Cork, the Leap Scarecrow Festival is the perfect place to be. Located in the heart of West Cork, this festival has become one of the region's most beloved Halloween traditions, offering a mix of fun, fright, and fantastic family -friendly activities. Whether you're a local or visiting from abroad, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Things to Do in Mizen Head: Scenic Views & Coastal Walks in West Cork

Mizen Head’s scenic views and coastal walks. Discover top things to do at Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, from the Signal Station to Barley cove Beach.

Green Weddings @ The Celtic Ross Hotel

🌿💍 Proud to join Clonakilty's Waste Not Want Not initiative to reduce food waste. Seasonal, local, and sustainable Your big day with a small impact!

West Cork Activities

Nestled along the wild Atlantic way in the coastal village of Rosscarbery, The Celtic Ross Hotel is a host to stunning coastal scenery, historical sites, and a wide range of family activities alike. The picturesque village of Rosscarbery exudes a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Where visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture, enjoy traditional Irish hospitality, and explore the village's charming streets.

Giftmas at Celtic Ross Hotel

Our Giftmas Guide has something for everyone this Christmas. Give the Gift of West Cork Memories!

Hot 100 Best Hotels in Ireland for 2023

We are beyond grateful to have been listed in the Irish Independent Hot 100 Hotels in 2023! We are so proud of our amazing team and thankful to Pól O’ Conghaile for listing us. Thank you to every guest who have passed through our doors in 2023 and had the experience of exploring Rosscarbery. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to showcase all that the Celtic Ross has to offer when staying and exploring West Cork.

Grilled Herb Crust Hake

Having recently joined the team at Celtic Ross newly appointed Executive Chef, shares one of his signature recipes from the sea.

Sports Star Awards

This is the 26th Year of the West Cork Sports Star Awards. Each year we are amazed by the outstanding sports people we meet here....

Celtic Ross Hotel Sustainability Actions – the story so far

The team at Celtic Ross Hotel, are passionate about our commitment to ensuring that daily operations at the hotel become more sustainable.

West Cork Halloween

With families looking forward to the school break and getting away from it all this November - West Cork this Halloween is full of spooky activities for all ages.

Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery, West Cork have announced their four star rating

Celtic Ross Hotel announces Failte Ireland Four Star rating

West Cork Retreat by the Sea

Nourishment for the mind, body, and soul in magical West Cork with Lena O’Driscoll and Jessica Kennedy, hosted by Celtic Ross Hotel.

Celtic Ross Celebrates 25years of Service to Rosscarbery and Beyond

Today marks a very special occasion in our calendar here at Celtic Ross. The hotel opened its doors for business on March 11th 1997, meaning that today we celebrate our 25th year in business.

Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur Fudge

When we think of festive food one of the first words which comes to mind is indulgence. There is nothing nicer than that guilt free second helping of Christmas pudding or a sneaky mince pie, just because …...it’s Christmas. In the lead up to Christmas the Celtic Ross kitchen team have been creating the most deliciously sweet treats for our guests to savour. In keeping with the hotel ethos of supporting all that is local here in West Cork we thought we might share one of our favourites, an indulgent fudge recipe made using Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur for you to try at home. Before we get working on the recipe, just to give a little background on Five Farms. Five Farms is a true farm to table product, crafted from single batches of fresh cream that are combined with premium Irish Whiskey within 48 hours of collection to become authentic Irish Cream Liqueur. The cream is sourced entirely from five family-owned farms in County Cork, run by families that have a deep connection to the land and a passion for their craft. You can see why we enjoy this West Cork twist on fudge which makes a lovely after dinner treat or handmade gift if you are visiting family this Christmas.

Festive Cocktails Recipe

This festive season the Food and Beverage team at Celtic Ross Hotel have been working on some delicious winter creations for the cocktail menu at the Kingfisher Bar and Bistro. These carefully crafted winter warmers make the perfect pre dinner tipple or indeed post dinner cocktail, enjoyed in the cosy surrounds of the Library Bar. Given the season that’s in it we though we might share some of these creations for you to try at home. Two of our favourites are the Clover Club cocktail, deliciously sophisticated and a Five Farms Russian which we like to class as a warming taste of West Cork and beyond.

Festive Cheesecake Recipe

As the festive season draws closer, the kitchen team at Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery are busily making Christmas Puddings, homemade beetroot chutney and spiced butterscotch sauce amongst other seasonal treats to make bespoke Christmas hampers. Led by Executive Head Chef Shane Deane the kitchen team share a passion for the local and seasonal ingredients that West Cork has to offer. Up to 40 local food and beverage producers are featured on the hotel menus. With this in mind, Shane is delighted to share a recipe which he created using Clonakilty based, Irish Yoghurts. His spiced mandarin and yogurt cheesecake is a delicious dessert choice which will enhance any Christmas dessert table.

Christmas Gifts

As we approach the festive season - that much loved time of the year when we think of family and friends, why not treat your loved ones to the gift of West Cork memories this Christmas.

Christmas In West Cork

We may be slightly biased in this matter, however, the team at Celtic Ross believes that there is no nicer place to spend Christmas in Cork than Rosscarbery.

Halloween at Celtic Ross

With families looking forward to the school break and getting away from it all this October, we have created a unique opportunity to explore West Cork this Mid- Term. We have teamed up with the Model Railway Village in Clonakilty to deliver a true West Cork experience with something for all the family to enjoy.

The Ultimate West Cork Itinerary

Now that we are in our Autumn season and things start to get quieter. There is still plenty to do in West Cork and so much to fit into a few days away that we have put together an itinerary of what there is to see & do on your Autumn escape. This is based on 3days in West Cork.

How we in the hotel adapted

Lovely Blog post by our receptionist Sylvia talking through how our lock-down went.

People of Rosscarbery- Catherine O’Sullivan

People of Rosscarbery- Kathleen Fitzpatrick

People of Rosscarbery- Sinéad and Dan Barry

People of Rosscarbery - Margaret and Jim O’Connell

People of Rosscarbery- Rosscarbery Pitch And Putt Club

People of Rosscarbery- Kate Wycherley

People of Rosscarbery- Geoff Wycherley

People of Rosscarbery- Sinéad Fitzpatrick

People of Rosscarbery- Gail Butler and her trusted boss/sidekick Holly

People of Rosscarbery- Paul Melody

People of Rosscarbery- Denis Nolan

People of Rosscarbery- Nora Hubbert

People of Rosscarbery- Noelle Madden

People of Rosscarbery- Rebecca Connolly

People of Rosscarbery- Pascal and Mary Rose of O’Brien’s Bar

People of Rosscarbery- Sadie Pearce & Mark Jennings

People of Rosscarbery- Sean and Betty O’Donovan of the Abbey Bar

Network Ireland National Conference and Awards 2019

A sunny end of September day saw Network Ireland bring its National Conference and Awards to the Celtic Ross. Our team was more than delighted to play host to the 250 professional business women and leaders who descended on West Cork for the annual conference and gala dinner.

Clonakilty Whiskey Pairing Dinner

On 11th October, the Celtic Ross hotel will host a whiskey paring evening in collaboration with the indigenous Clonakilty Distillery.

Taste of West Cork Afternoon Tea

Autumn is a season known for producing some of the best flavours of Ireland. Come explore them this September as we toast the return of A Taste of West Cork Food Festival.

Empowerment with Chef Collab

Our chef Eoghan O'Flynn, the Cobh native, who cut his teeth at the five-star Hayfield Manor where he also worked under Kingfisher Head Chef Shane Deane, was recently one of a handful of up and coming young chefs to be selected to participate in Chad Byrne’s Chef Collab project.

Best Destination Venue

Delighted to be named 'Best Destination Venue' RSVP Magazine Wedding Awards

Summer on a Plate

Summer is in full swing at the Kingfisher Restaurant and Bistro with its new West Cork-themed summer menu and floral cocktail list.

Celtic Ross Food Hero

Here at the Celtic Ross, local produce is always at the heart of our food philosophy.

West Cork by Felicity Hayes-McCoy

Golden Ireland have just published the first article by best selling author, Felicity Hayes-McCoy on her recent travels in West Cork

Farm To Fork

Our Farm to Fork Experience is our new and exciting package not to be missed.

Festive Fun

’s all things festive here at the Celtic Ross and we have lots happening to celebrate this most special time.

Our Taste of West Cork Events 2018

West Cork is getting ready to showcase the finest and most delicious foods from Ireland’s best producers and chefs.

Understanding Wedding Dress Colours

For all of you who have recently become engaged, or if you are in the market for a wedding dress, Brides of Eire very kindly have given us some advice to share with you, when it comes to picking your wedding dress colour.

100 Best Places to Stay

To say we were a little bit chuffed when we were recently named one of the “100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland” in John & Sally McKenna’s 2018 annual guide would be an understatement!

Rosscarbery Surf Turf 'n' Tar

Following on from a successful first year of Rosscarbery Surf Turf ‘n’ Tar Half Marathon and 10K race, this year’s event takes place on May 19th at 9am.

Anything for your Wedding Day!

When the Beast from the East and Storm Emma decide to play havoc with your Wedding Day, who you gonna call?

Wedding Showcase

Calling all brides and grooms to be, join us Sunday March 4th between 1pm and 4pm for our Wedding Showcase.

West Cork Sports Awards

World rowing champions are the 2017 Celtic Ross Hotel West Cork Sports Star Award Winners!

Ho Ho Ho...

“Christmas time, mistletoe and wine…” It’s all things festive here at the Celtic

AA Rosette Award

And the AA Rosette Award goes to...

A Taste of West Cork

It's that time of year again when West Cork gets ready to showcase the finest and most delicious foods from Ireland2019s best producers and chefs.

West Cork Sports Stars

It is almost twenty years since The Celtic Ross Hotel West Cork Sports Star Awards in conjunction with The Southern Star and C103FM were established.

Celebrations

There was plenty to celebrate this May in and around Rosscarbery.

Family Break

Mid-term provides the perfect opportunity for lots of family fun, as well as some much-deserved down-time for Mum & Dad!

Welcome

We would like to welcome you to the first of our new regular blog posts from the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery.