Thank crunchy it’s Spring! January seemed like 3 months long and February was a blur of back to back weather warnings and storms named after your cousin Ciara and Uncle Dennis! We’re afraid to jinx it, but it feels like Spring is finally here! The days are getting longer,…
Spring is slowly but surely on its merry way! The evenings will get brighter, the weather will get warmer, flowers will bloom and trees will begin to grow again… it’s a perfect time to slow down and reset in preparation for the new season! For the whole month of March,…
Summer is a time for fun, adventure and spending time together making memories that will last a lifetime. At Ireland’s largest lakeside resort you’ll find everything you need for an unforgettable summer break! Family Holidays At Hodson Bay Hotel we’ve been making family holiday dreams come true for over…
We are Celebrating Mother’s Day over 2200 Years Mother’s Day is also known as Mothering Sunday in Ireland and UK. Mother’s Day celebrations date back as far as the ancient Greeks where they would celebrate Rhea, the Mother of the Gods and Goddesses, every spring. The Romans also…
Are you fed up with all the Christmas stress; cooking the turkey, basting the ham and creating the perfect family dinner? Do you feel the need to get away and let someone else do all the worry? We all love the get-togethers and the festivities but hate the organising,…
With Halloween Night creeping its way to your doorway, it is both a time for fun and superstition. So, to keep ghouls and ghosts away create a Halloween treat. Head Pastry Chef, Deirdre here at the Bay created her DIY Halloween Cake, called The Bay Ghost Buster to keep all…
This week saw children and teenagers going back or starting school or college for the first time. The new school term marks the end of yet another summer. It also marks the end of unstructured days, unmotivated children, constant taxiing and repeated mantras of “I’m bored” for parents. Mark Your…
Athlone Castle stands proudly on the banks of the River Shannon in Athlone Town. If you are looking for a hotel near Athlone Castle then Hodson Bay is the perfect choice. Athlone Castle is a fantastic structure with an even more fantastic history associated with warriors and leaders from various…
If you are staying at Hodson Bay Hotel and are looking for a fun activity, we would recommend checking out the longest viking ship in Ireland and the UK. Step on board Viking Knarr, a 21-metre long replica Viking ship and navigate the once treacherous waters of the Shannon. Spark…
