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Festive Season
Christmas Lighting CeremonySUNDAY 29th of NOVEMBER 2020
Make this Christmas special with a visit to the award-winning Lough Eske Castle, the luxurious 5 star hotel and spa located outside Donegal Town.
We are excited to begin the Christmas season with our annual lighting ceremony followed by a children’s disco in our ballroom.
~This event marks the launch of the hotel’s charity drive in conjunction with St Vincent de Paul designed to assist local families
during the Christmas season. Open to the public; guests and visitors alike are invited to donate non-perishable food items for these families in need.
The food drive will run until Monday 21st of December 2020.
Teddy Bear’s Afternoon Tea PartySUNDAY 13th & SUNDAY 20th of DECEMBER 2020
COMMENCING AT 2pmExperience our festive children’s Teddy Bear Afternoon Tea Party menu
in the glorious setting of our Castle Ballroom followed by a disco and special visit from Santa.Don’t forget to bring your teddy along with you to the party.
Adults €20 | Children €12For reservations, please contact Lough Eske Castle
on 00353749725100 or email: [email protected]
Annual Festive Events at Lough Eske Castle ~
Christmas Festive PackageAT LOUGH ESKE CASTLE
Celebrate this festive season at Donegal’s only 5 star hoteland treat yourself to a few days of idyllic bliss in our magnificently restored 19th century castle
by the shores of Lough Eske, just outside Donegal Town
~Stay the 24th, 25th, 26th of December 2020
and enjoy the night of the 23rd of December complimentary.Accommodation prices are based on two adults sharing:
Our Four Night Christmas Festive Package includes: Arrive on Wednesday 23rd of December and stay with our compliments
Christmas Eve – Thursday 24th of DecemberEnjoy a three-course menu in Cedars Restaurant or the Gallery Bar
Mulled wine and mince pies served on return from services in the main foyerRelax and enjoy live entertainment in the bar after dinner
Christmas Day – Friday 25th of December:Full Irish breakfast served in Cedars Restaurant
Welcome glass of sparkling wine to commence Christmas Day buffet lunch served in the Castle Ballroom from 1pm - 4pm, accompanied by live music
Christmas night buffet supper served in Gallery Bar from 7pm - 9pm Live music on Christmas night in the Gallery Bar
St Stephen’s Day – Saturday 26th of December:Full Irish breakfast served in Cedar’s Restaurant from
Enjoy a three-course menu in Cedars Restaurant or the Gallery Bar on St Stephen’s night
Enjoy live entertainment from 9pm in the Castle Ballroom
The Four Night Festive Package starting from €889 per person (Based on two adults sharing one room)
Courtyard Room from €889 Deluxe Room from €949Junior Suite from €1100
Garden Suite from €1200
Above rates are per person, based on two adults sharing a room
Childrens Festive PackageHot chocolate on arrival
Breakfast daily in Cedars RestaurantDinner on Christmas Eve and St. Stephen's nightSanta's little helpers "fun time" on Christmas Eve
A visit from Santa Claus on Christmas DayFestive Christmas lunch
Buffet supper on Christmas nightFun family activities on St. Stephen's Day
From €320 per child (3-12 years old) sharing with two adults From €450 per child (3-12 years old) not sharing with two adults
From €584 per child over 12 years old
For reservations, please contact Lough Eske Castle on00353749725100 or email: [email protected]
Deposit and cancellation policy:A 20% non-refundable deposit will be taken at the time of booking.
A second deposit of 30% will be collected on November 1st 2020 and final payment of the remaining 50% will be collected on December 1st 2020
No refunds on any cancellations after 1st of December 2020
Christmas Day Lunch 2020Starter Buffet
Roast butternuts squash soup served with crispy onionsPotato, leek and truffle soup
Selection of breads
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Salad Station:Caprese
Baby potato and chorizo salad honey mustard dressing, fresh corianderDIY Caesar salad
Mix leaves with selection of dressingsAsian noodle salad
Broccoli, feta and hazelnut saladCouscous salad
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Bruschetta Station:TToasted garlic bread served with:
Basil pesto, tomato salsa, olive tapenade, goat cheese spread, marinated anchovies
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Selection of Irish Hams and Terrines:Pate en croute, James McGehough’s air dried meat, smoked Gubbeen salamis
With condiments: gherkins, red onions, onion jam, plum chutney, tomato relish
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Seafood Station:Selection of prawns served with Marie Rose, mango and chili dressing to choose from
Donegal Smoked salmon, whole dressed Salmon, House made GravalaxServed with condiments: lemon, horseradish, onions, Marie rose sauce
Plated Main Course Served from the Kitchen
Honey glazed Ham Roast Irish Turkey BreastRoast gravy and cranberry sauce
Roast Hereford Sirloin of BeefTraditional Yorkshire pudding, roast gravy
Roast leg of lambMash potato, seasonal vegetables, rosemary gravy
½ Roast Duck BreastRosemary gravy
Baked Fillet of Seabass Roast potato gratin, Saffron cream sauce
Wild Mushroom & Leek PithivierChive Mash, White Bean, Cauliflower & Herb Velouté
All meals will be served with a side of roast potatoes, Chestnut Brussel sprout, sage stuffing
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Selection of DessertsVanilla panna cotta and passion fruit
Tiramisu Crème brulée
Cheesecake
~Chocolate Fountain
Marshmallow, strawberries, pineapples
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Festive Desserts Warm Christmas pudding, vanilla custard
Mince pies towerChocolate mousse logs
Profiteroles with chocolate sauce
~Selection of Pies & Tarts
Warm apple crumbleSelection of fruit tartlets
Almond piesLemon tart~
Irish and international selection of cheesesServed with crackers and chutneys
~Christmas Lunch Adult | €95 Child (under 12) | €40
Please contact our Christmas coordinator Maureen on 00353749743253or email [email protected]
New Year’s PackageTwo night package available arriving on Wednesday 30th or Thursday 31st of December
~Celebrate your New Year in luxury and enjoy two nights’ accommodation
with a full Irish breakfast in Cedars Restaurant the following morningA bottle of Champagne in your room on arrival
A sumptuous candlelit evening meal on New Year’s Evein Cedars Restaurant followed by live music in the Gallery Bar
Complimentary history tour of Lough Eske CastleComplimentary use of the swimming pool and fitness centre in CARA Organic Beauty Spa
~From €849 per room based on 2 adults sharing in a Courtyard Guestroom
From €929 per room based on 2 adults sharing in a Deluxe Guestroom
Ring in the New YearTHURSDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Cedars Restaurant reservations commence at 6pm.~
Enjoy a wonderful four-course New Year’s Eve dinner masterfully created by our Head Chef for this very special occasion in Cedars Restaurant.
After dinner, ring in the New Year in the Gallery Bar with live music.
€80 per person
~For reservations, please contact Lough Eske Castle on 00353749725100 or
email: [email protected]
Festive Private Dining at Lough Eske CastleCelebrate the end of the year in style at Lough Eske Castle.
From your annual office Christmas party with your employees to an intimate celebration with friends and family, this is the perfect venue for any seasonal occasion.
Enjoy a special evening in a luxury setting in one of our private dining rooms, with culinary options extraordinarily tailored to your palate.
For private dining reservations please contact Sinead on 00353749743130 or
email: [email protected]
Christmas Party NightFRIDAY 11h OF DECEMBER 2020
Mulled wine reception on arrival A delicious five course gala dinnerLive music from Hard 2 Beat band and DJ to follow
€45 per personDrinks reception 7.30pm | Dinner served at 8.30pm.
Why not stay the night?Special accommodation rates starting from
€149 per room based on two sharing inclusive of full Irish breakfastSubject to availability
~For reservations, please contact Sinead McGowan on 00353749743130 or
email: [email protected]
Festive Afternoon TeaEnjoy festive afternoon tea
in our Gallery Bar or Drawing RoomsServed daily 12pm – 5pm
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Savoury SandwichesBrie, walnut and caramelised pear mini bagel
Beef pastrami, pickled cucumber and horseradish focaccia, smoked chicken and sundried tomato on toasted brioche, Donegal smoked salmon and chive cream
cheese on brown bread
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Lough Eske tea pastries and sweet treats by Head Pastry Chef Andrew McKeeHouse made scones with Irish clotted cream and strawberry jam
Pistachio & cherry financierMacaroon
Gingerbread crème bruleeOpera gateaux
Egg nog crème choux bun
~Traditional Afternoon Tea €24 per person Sparkling Afternoon Tea €31 per person
Champagne Afternoon Tea €40 per person
~For reservations, please contact Lough Eske Castle on 00353749725100 or
email: [email protected]
~Sample menu – subject to change
Cara Organic Beauty Spa at Lough Eske CastleA special place to restore body and soul, the Spa sits on the footprint of the original glasshouse in the walled garden on the castle grounds.
An aqua green and gold mosaic colour theme flows through the Spa which comprises of seven treatment rooms with a jet bath and steam room,a fully equipped thermal suite, a fitness centre which offers a range of cardiovascular and strength training options,
as well as a state-of-the-art equipment and a 17m swimming pool.
Winter Unwind at CARA Organic Beauty Spa
Relax prior to your treatments in our luxurious Thermal Suite followed by an Aroma Back,Neck & Shoulder massage, Inner Beauty Facial & invigorating Scalp Massage
For €125 80mins Give the gift of luxury this Christmas with a Lough Eske Castle spa gift.
For Cara Organic Spa reservations,please call 00353749743113 or email: [email protected]
Gift VouchersTreat someone special with a Lough Eske Gift Voucher.
Our gift cards are available in monetary values and can therefore be used throughout the hotel for many luxuriousexperiences, as well as the option of set vouchers for traditional afternoon tea, dinner for two in Cedars Restaurant,
accommodation offers and Spa treatments.Purchase Gift Vouchers on our website or contact our team on:
00353749725100 or email: [email protected]
Lough Eske Castle
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal,
F94 HX59, Ireland
T +353 (0)74 97 25100 E [email protected]
www.lougheskecastlehotel.com