The Reserve At Killashee Officially Launched By Minister

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, joined David Kelly, CEO of FBD Hotels & Resorts, and Ger Alley, general manager of the Killashee Hotel, as the special guest at the official launch of the Reserve at Killashee last week.

The Reserve is the newest addition to the Killashee Estate, located across the road from the hotel on its own 4.5-acre grounds at Rathasker, in County Kildare.

“The Reserve is a great example of sustainable tourism, in line with the growing demand for environmentally conscious travel,” said FBD Hotels & Resorts’ Kelly.

“Everything in the building has been designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. Renewable energy systems have been installed, including air-to-water technology and solar panels on the roof, and all nine bedrooms have air conditioning.”

With nine en-suite bedrooms that can accommodate up to 18 people, a dining room, a boardroom for ten, a library, a living room, and a large, spacious kitchen area, the property is wheelchair accessible.

Outside, the former stables have been transformed into a private wellness area, featuring a sauna, a six-seater hot tub with a louvred canopy, a relaxation area with four Gharieni beds, and a fitness area equipped with a yoga space, a treadmill, and a fitness bike. The patio decking area houses a barbecue section, and the surrounding mature gardens feature designated walks.

“Incorporating wellness into this new offering was really important, with the wellness pods, walking trails and outdoor yoga spaces to complete the experience,” said Kelly.

The self-contained property can be hired independently or used in conjunction with events in the hotel.

It is geared towards corporate groups, wedding parties, and friends’ and multigenerational family gatherings. It is multi-purpose and can also be used for activities such as yoga retreats, courses, and product launches.