Wedding Open Day at Sligo Park Hotel

SLIGO Park Hotel is hosting a spring Wedding Open Day on Sunday (April 21), allowing couples the opportunity to check out the venue's four-star facilities ahead of the summer wedding season.

The event runs from 1pm to 5pm and places are available by appointment only. Couples arriving at the award-winning hotel will be treated to canapés and drinks before being taken on a guided tour of the facilities by a member of the Sligo Park Hotel's wedding team.

Brides and grooms-to-be will be given a clear vision of what they can expect on their big day as the Sligo Park ballroom and luxurious Italian-made pergola will be fully dressed for a magical wedding day.

Earlier this year, the Sligo Park Hotel took home Bronze in the Grand Wedding Venue category at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards. It also took away Bronze in the Family Friendly Hotel category at the same ceremony. This followed receiving a Gold Medal at the IASI Accommodation Awards.

The hotel was also shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at the Weddingsonline Awards 2024 for Hotel Venue of the Year Connaught and Venue Co-ordinator of the Year Connaught.

Sligo Park Hotel Wedding Co-ordinator Orla Seery says:

“We're delighted to be hosting our Wedding Open Day on April 21 as it gives people a chance to see the Sligo Park Suite as it would be on their big day.

“We are always excited when the Open Day comes around as it allows us to showcase everything the hotel has to offer – from our stateof-the art leisure facilities to our 136 bedrooms and perfectly manicured lawns, which provide the perfect backdrop for wedding photography. We also have the new pergola for indoor and outdoor hosting, and the ballroom itself with its floor-to-ceiling windows and space for up to 220 guests.

“My advice to couples is to book their appointment for the Wedding Open Day in advance to ensure they don't miss this opportunity to see the hotel in its full wedding day splendour.”

Couples who wish to make an appointment can contact Orla on 07191 90442 or email weddings@leehotels.com.

MARK your calendars for a very special cup of tea! The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is hosting the 30th Alzheimer’s Tea Day across Ireland and The Alzheimer’s Day Centre in Aughamore will join the celebrations with Tea Day on Thursday,May 2 from 2pm to 4pm and Skreen Dromard Community Centre on Saturday 4th May from 1pm-3pm. The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone as statistics show that at least 30 people in Ireland are diagnosed with dementia, every single day.

Clair Culkin, from the Alzheimer Society of Ireland who is based in Sligo commented, “On this the 30th year of Tea Day we are planning to host extra Tea Days in the Sligo Alzheimer s service to celebrate the event. Tea Day will be hosted in Aughamore, Easkey and Skreen/Dromard. I would like to invite service users, families and friends to join us for this celebration."

Alzheimer’s Tea Day brings communities together across Ireland to support The ASI's vital work, providing muchneeded resources and services for the 64,000 individuals living with dementia and their families nationwide. With the number of people diagnosed with dementia expected to double in the next 25 years, the need for support has never been greater.

Over the 30 years, Tea Day has raised €10 million to help support people living with dementia across Ireland, along with their families and carers. Register on www.teaday.ie to receive your free organiser's toolkit, packed with everything you need to host a successful Tea Day event. Funds raised through Alzheimer's Tea Day support critical services like the Alzheimer's National Helpline, Daycare programs, home care, family carer training, social clubs, and Alzheimer's cafes. Your contribution can truly make a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Speaking ahead of the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer’s Tea Day, Mairéad Dillon, Head of Fundraising for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, commented, “Whether you host an event, attend one, or simply donate, every action brings us closer to a future where no one faces dementia alone. Together, let's raise a cup of kindness and make the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day the most successful yet.”

Join the conversation online using #TeaDay2024 and #TeaDay30 to share your stories and show your support.

For more information or to register as an organiser, please visit www.teaday.ie.