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RSVP wrote in their September 2016 issue: A unique and breathtaking location overlooking the sea, on the Wild Atlantic Way.  The new Shandon will ‘wow’ your guests with its modern interior and luxury spa, many brides are extending their wedding day to a weekend with a barbeque on the terrace weather permitting of course!  Food is on another level, serving high end restaurant quality dishes which are presented with impeccable attention to detail.  From the day that you view, until the day that you wed, you will have unrestricted assistance from the resorts General Manager Carolynne Harrison who will ensure…

Anthony Finn joined team Shandon a short time after the official opening.  He has created an excellent team of driven, motivated and creative Chef’s who are passionate about creating food that you will come back for time and time again.  Anthony’s first project was to create a breakfast offering that guests will ‘rave about’, he believes that Breakfast is the most important dining experience for guests because it is usually their ‘farewell’ meal.  He introduced premium quality, locally sourced food and added various little touches that demonstrate his eagerness to impress.  Our guests favourites are the freshly made fruit smoothies,…

The Shandon Hotel & Spa celebrate their first year in business this week.  Spa & Leisure Manager Chanelle Da Silva is thrilled by the support received from the local community, wider Donegal community and further afield.  The demand for the spa has been unprecedented since August 2015, even through the winter, before the hotel opened, the spa still managed a very steady and strong trade.  The hotel has now opened since Easter and this has really catapulted results, with both facilities complimenting each other allowing for the ultimate relaxation & pampering experience with unrivalled views over sheephaven bay.   Shandon…

Saturday 14th January  The Mindbenders Dinner Dance Saturday 14th January 2017 Prosecco on arrival, 4 Course Gourmet Meal & Live performance by the Mindbenders 40euro per person (dinner dance) Dinner Dance with B&B in a Seaview Room 89ppsThe Mindbenders are a four piece covers and originals band based in Derry/Londonderry in the north west of Ireland. The band blends funk, soul rock & pop into a cocktail of pure musical entertainment. You’ll get classics from the likes of Toto, Stevie Wonder, Level 42 and Steely Dan together with hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, some from the 90’s, some from the…

The Shandon leisure club is now open with fantastic facilities overlooking Sheephaven bay.  The club is open to residents free of charge with non residents being able to pay as they go or join for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at a time. The centre comprises of a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi & gym.  Excellent offers available for family, over 60’s and students.  Since it’s opening we have found that many families enjoy an early morning swim followed by some lunch in the Shandon Bar – it is the perfect place to come if the weather is…

The Shandon Hotel & Spa in Dunfanaghy has enjoyed an opening celebration which has been deemed a huge success. The soon-to-be opened hotel welcomed 180 agents, press and local tourism providers to join them for a gourmet 4 course meal in celebration of it’s official opening which is on the 25th March 2016. The night kicked off with a powerpoint on the big screens showing the transformation with a selection of before & after images which demonstrate the extensive refurbishment and investment by it’s new Managing Director Warren Mc Carthy. Carolynne Harrison, General Manager explained that although the nerves were…

The Shandon Hotel & Spa has launched their Love To Spa 1 & 2 night packages.  The packages are the perfect choice for girls weekends, hen weekends, or couples who wish to experience the ultimate pampering break. The package includes a 1 hour treatment, 2 hours in the luxurious thermal spa, afternoon tea or dinner with bed & breakfast.  All bedrooms at the Shandon Hotel offer an unrivalled view of the sea.  The hotel is within walking distance of the beautiful marble hill beach and just 10 minutes drive from Dunfanaghy town. This package is bookable online, by telephone or…