Adare People
Mary Fitzgerald
From humble beginnings as a 4-bedroomed farmhouse offering guest accommodation just over 45 years ago, Mary Fitzgerald has grown her business into the award-winning Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa. Mary’s hotel has Guaranteed Irish Accreditation thus demonstrating their commitment to exemplifying a unique Irish family hospitality experience.
Mary is proudly assisted by her four children who work in the business as well as a team of over 270 employees all of whom espouse a ‘Never Say No Policy’. Mary has also contributed to many local & national organisations as well as having the honour of being the first lady President of the Irish Hotels Federation. She was chairperson of Original Irish Hotels for 16 years, which markets 60 hotels worldwide.
Mary serves as the chairperson of the Adare Community Trust (A.C.T), an overarching entity representing various voluntary, sporting, community, and business organisations in the village. Additionally, Mary lends her expertise to several boards, including Our Lady of Lourdes, CERT (the former state Tourism Training Agency), and the Limerick County Council Development Board. Her involvement also extends to her past role as a class patron at Shannon College of Hotel Management.
Mary’s visionary leadership extends beyond providing exceptional hospitality; she has also spearheaded initiatives to integrate innovation and sustainability into every aspect of the resort’s operations. Recognising the importance of environmental stewardship and the growing demand for sustainable tourism, Mary has led the resort to implement cutting-edge practices that have positioned it as a national leader in the industry.
Mary’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic showed that resilience is key. Her unwavering passion and commitment to innovation insured that Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel rose from the pandemic with a renewed determination to provide the best possible experience to guests and customers.
BAR FOOD
Adare is considered to be one of the best dining locations in Ireland, catering for all tastes. Our restaurants and hotels are regular winners of prestigious national and international food awards and due to their popularity you are advised to book in advance. Our bars also serve superb food and are open until late each day to cater for visitors and they hold regular music sessions, which include traditional Irish music, to be enjoyed while you savour your favourite tipple.
SHOPPING & FASHION
Adare offers visitors an excellent choice in fashion boutiques, stocking exclusive ladies fashion brands. That is why Adare village is considered to be The Fashion Centre of the Mid-west of Ireland. Our many boutiques stock leading high street labels and many of them have carried out extensive improvements to their premises to cater for the increase in interest in shopping for fashion in Adare. Adare has well stocked supermarkets with fresh produce, vegetables and bread, and off licences.
THINGS TO DO
Listen to live Irish music, play golf, shop for local crafts, visit arts and antiques shops. Try falconry and archery; explore Adare's rich heritage with a guided walking tour or plan a walking holiday of the region; visit our weekend country market; go horse racing or greyhound racing in nearby tracks. Experience luxury spa and beauty treatments; Adare has so much to offer visitors. https://youtu.be/G4lFllsBmrA
GETTING MARRIED
Adare is one of the top wedding locations in Ireland and has been chosen by world famous sports people and actors to celebrate their weddings. We have three churches dating back hundreds of years. Our hotels, Adare Manor, Dunraven Arms, Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel and the Mustard Seed are renowned for hosting wedding receptions and there are spectacular photographic locations to choose from including the Desmond Castle.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Adare is the perfect holiday base for those who love to walk, explore and relax. With over twenty exciting visitor attraction locations, including ancient castles, museums, cathedrals, Ireland’s first hydro-electric power station, stunning views of the river Shannon and scenic walks, all within a short distance away, Adare is the ideal place to stay, the whole year round. Visit our historical sites and buildings of universal interest, as outlined in “History and Historic Sites” on this website.
SHOP LOCAL
Adare Village has three supermarkets, offering visitors a wonderful choice of top quality food products; Garvey's Centra, Londis and Gala also sell wines, spirits and beers in their well-stocked off licenses. Vokes is the ideal store for your gifts and hardware. Check out our renowned fashion boutiques stocking leading high street labels.
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