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# FBD Hotels: FBD Hotels

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## Posts
- [Discover fréamh: Irish Wellness, Rooted in Nature](https://www.fbdhotels.com/discover-freamh-irish-wellness-rooted-in-nature/): Wellness has always been about finding balance — but what if that journey could begin with the land beneath your feet?
- [The fréamh Approach: Wellness with Purpose](https://www.fbdhotels.com/the-freamh-approach-wellness-with-purpose/): At fréamh, wellness is more than simply taking time out. It is about understanding what your body and mind need — and creating meaningful rituals to support them.
- [FBD Hotel & Resorts is proud to introduce fréamh](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotel-resorts-is-proud-to-introduce-freamh/): Trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore has been unveiled as the new face of FBD Hotels & Resorts, following the announcement of an exclusive two-year brand ambassador partnership. The collaboration was revealed at The Curragh on Saturday, August 9th, 2025. As part of the partnership, Rachael will feature in FBD Hotels & Resorts’ marketing campaigns, content shoots, and will make personal appearances at various events throughout the two-year term.
- [Rachael Blackmore Announced as Brand Ambassador for FBD Hotels & Resorts](https://www.fbdhotels.com/rachael-blackmore-announced-as-brand-ambassador-for-fbd-hotels-resorts/): Trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore has been unveiled as the new face of FBD Hotels & Resorts, following the announcement of an exclusive two-year brand ambassador partnership. The collaboration was revealed at The Curragh on Saturday, August 9th, 2025. As part of the partnership, Rachael will feature in FBD Hotels & Resorts’ marketing campaigns, content shoots, and will make personal appearances at various events throughout the two-year term.
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts nominated as a finalist at Gold Medal Awards](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotels-finalist-gold-medal-awards/): FBD Hotels & Resorts are delighted to have been nominated as a finalist for Ireland's Best Hotel Group at the Gold Medal Awards 2023. The group's four hotels were also nominated for 11 additional awards. The ceremony takes place on the 30th January. The list of awards include the following; 
- [A New Era of Grand Hospitality with FBD Hotels & Resorts](https://www.fbdhotels.com/new-era-the-grand/): Grand Hotel, Malahide, in County Dublin has officially become the seventh property within the FBD Hotels & Resorts portfolio. The takeover was marked by a photocall with David Kelly, CEO of FBD Hotels & Resorts and Karine Kavanagh, General Manager The Grand together with members of the staff at the hotel on Thursday 6th March. 
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts along with Killashee Hotel donates just over €9,500 for DEBRA Ireland](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotels-supports-debra-charity/): FBD Hotels & Resorts along with Killashee Hotel donates just over €9,500 for DEBRA Ireland in Support of Emma Fogarty and the EB Community
- [Acquisition of the Grand Hotel Malahide](https://www.fbdhotels.com/the-grand-acquisition/): Leading Irish and Spanish-based hotels, resorts, and property group, FBD Hotels and Resorts (FBDH&R) has reached agreement to acquire the iconic Grand Hotel in Malahide, Co Dublin for a sum of approximately €55 million. 
- [La Cala Resort Earns GEO Certification for Sustainability Efforts](https://www.fbdhotels.com/la-cala-resort-earns-geo-certification/): La Cala Resort, located just 30 minutes from Malaga airport and celebrating its 35th anniversary, has recently been awarded the prestigious GEO certification. This recognition highlights the resort's long-standing commitment to sustainability, driven by continuous investment from its owners, FBD Hotels & Resorts, as part of their broader ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy.
- [Celebrating Culture and Tradition: Join Us for a Milestone Anniversary Event at La Cala Resort](https://www.fbdhotels.com/la-cala-resort-cultural-anniversary-event/): At FBD Hotels & Resorts, we pride ourselves on blending rich cultural heritage with unparalleled luxury. As we mark significant anniversaries for two of our esteemed properties in 2024—Faithlegg in Co. Waterford, Ireland, celebrating 25 years, and La Cala Resort in Costa del Sol, Spain, celebrating 35 years—we invite you to join us for an extraordinary celebration that brings together the best of Irish and Spanish traditions.
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts sponsors the Saturday Series at The Curragh](https://www.fbdhotels.com/sponsorship-of-saturday-series-at-the-curragh/): FBD Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce our inaugural sponsorship of the Saturday Series at The Curragh, set to take place on four consecutive Saturdays in August: the 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st. This new initiative promises a blend of top-tier racing, lively music, and family-friendly entertainment, making it a standout event in the summer calendar.
- [La Cala Resort voted Spain’s Golf Resort of the Year 2024 at the IAGTO Awards](https://www.fbdhotels.com/la-cala-resort-spain-golf-resort-award/): La Cala Resort voted Spain’s Golf Resort of the Year 2024 at the IAGTO Awards!
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts to sponsor the Orby Stakes](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotels-orby-stakes/): FBD Hotels & Resorts today announced its sponsorship of the Orby Stakes at The Curragh on Saturday May 27th as David Kelly, CEO FBD Hotels & Resorts joined Evan Arkwright, Racing and Sponsorship Manager at The Curragh in Orby’s Bistro at the racecourse.
- [The joint venture between Taylor Wimpey Spain and La Cala Golf Resort has been renewed](https://www.fbdhotels.com/taylor-wimpey-la-cala/): FBD has announced the extension of its joint venture with Taylor Wimpey, Spain, for the upcoming construction of more than 600 homes.
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts certified as a Great Place to Work!](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotels-resorts-certified-as-a-great-place-to-work/): FBD Hotels & Resorts certified as a Great Place to Work!
- [The passing of Padraig Walshe](https://www.fbdhotels.com/padraig-walshe/): It is with great sadness that we learned yesterday of the sudden passing of the Chairperson of our parent company and Director of FBD Hotels & Resorts, Padraig Walshe. Padraig was a true original, respected and trusted by all of us at FBD Hotels & Resorts. We are still processing this unexpected news and will have much more to say about our leader and friend in the days ahead. Our deepest sympathies to his wife Ella, his daughters, Julieanne, Elma, Catherine and son Pat.
- [Killashee Hotel joins the FBD Hotels & Resorts Family](https://www.fbdhotels.com/killashee-hotel-joins-the-fbd-hotels-resorts-family/): A new chapter in the story of Killashee began today (Friday, 1st April) as the hotel officially joined the FBD Hotels & Resorts family. Killashee Hotel, which is located outside Naas in County Kildare becomes the sixth hotel in the company’s portfolio of luxury four-star and four-star superior hotels and resorts. Killashee joins The Heritage in Laois, Castleknock Hotel in Dublin, Faithlegg in Waterford, La Cala and Sunset Beach Club on the Costa del Sol in Spain, as part of one of Ireland’s leading hotel groups.
- [FBD Hotels make donation to Irish Red Cross Ukrainian Appeal](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotels-donation-irish-red-cross/): FBD Hotels & Resorts stand united with our Ukrainian colleagues and the people of Ukraine as a whole. Today, we are donating €20,000 to the Irish Red Cross Ukrainian appeal. Please donate what you can to https://wwwdonate.redcross.ie
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts expands hotel group with agreement to acquire Killashee Hotel for €25m](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotels-resorts-expands-hotel-group-with-agreement-to-acquire-killashee-hotel-for-e25m-2/): FBD Hotels & Resorts have reached agreement to acquire Killashee Hotel, located in Co. Kildare for a sum of €25 million. The announcement, which was made today, will see the group add a sixth hotel to its portfolio of luxury four-star and four-star superior hotels and resorts.
- [La Cala unveils a brand new property development](https://www.fbdhotels.com/la-cala-new-property-development/): La Cala has announced details of a €13.5 million project to build 56 luxury apartments at the luxury Spanish resort.
- [FBD Hotels and Resorts expands hotel group with acquisition of The Heritage Hotel and Spa](https://www.fbdhotels.com/heritage-hotel-joins-fbd-hotels/): Situated in Killenard, Co Laois just one hour from Dublin, The Heritage Hotel & Spa employs 38 full-time and 108 part-time staff.  Facilities include 85 well appointed guestrooms, 13 luxury suites, a tranquil health club and spa, and an extensive wedding, conference and banqueting centre.
- [Castleknock Hotel completes a €7-million development including 52 new bedrooms, a state-of-the-art luxury spa and upgraded leisure centre.](https://www.fbdhotels.com/castleknock-hotel-new-rooms-spa/): Castleknock Hotel completes a €7-million development including 52 new bedrooms, a state-of-the-art luxury spa and upgraded leisure centre.
- [La Cala Resort features in the Travel Section of the Sunday Times](https://www.fbdhotels.com/la-cala-resort-sunday-times-feature/): Top Courses some winter sun and luxury spa activities, Sunday Times Duncan Craig picks golf resorts that will please partners too.
- [Castleknock Hotel celebrates launch of two new restaurants, Earth & Vine and 22 Bar & Restaurant](https://www.fbdhotels.com/castleknock-earth-vine-22-launch/): Special guests from the world of entertainment, sport and business joined General Manager Guy Thompson and his team to celebrate the official opening of Castleknock Hotel’s new food and beverage experience;
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts Signs Latest €100M Joint Venture With Taylor Wimpey](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotels-latest-joint-venture-with-taylor-wimpey/): FBD HOTELS & RESORTS EARNINGS GROW 8% AS GROUP SIGNS LATEST €100M JOINT VENTURE WITH TAYLOR WIMPEY FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AT IT’S LA CALA RESORT.
- [Jenny Flynn, head chef at Faithlegg House Hotel is named Best Chef Munster Good Eating Guide 2017](https://www.fbdhotels.com/faithlegg-jenny-flynn-award/): Jenny Flynn, head chef at Faithlegg House Hotel is named Best Chef -  Regional Winner Muster Good Eating guide 2017.
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts announces latest Joint Venture with Taylor Wimpey plc at La Cala Resort Spain](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-taylor-wimpey-la-cala-partnership/): FBD Hotels & Resorts (‘FBDH&R’) has today announced details of a €55 million development at its La Cala Resort in southern Spain that will consist of 158 units comprising 41 townhouses and 107 apartments. The development at La Cala Resort will be undertaken in partnership with Taylor Wimpey Spain, the Spanish subsidiary of Taylor Wimpey plc. This represents the third joint venture between FBDH&R and Taylor Wimpey, the largest British-based housebuilder and FTSE 100 company. The first joint venture development at La Cala Resort, Miraval, was launched in late 2014 and consisted of 60 apartments at a gross value of €20 million. This development sold out in 12 months.
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts to sell Tower Hotel Waterford to Neville Hotels](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotels-sells-tower-hotel-waterford/): FBD Hotels & Resorts to sell Tower Hotel Waterford to Neville Hotels
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts Announces €7m expansion at Castleknock Hotel & Country Club](https://www.fbdhotels.com/castleknock-hotel-expansion-7m-upgrade/): FBD Hotels & Resorts Announces €7m expansion at Castleknock Hotel & Country Club
- [FBD Hotels & Resorts boost earnings to €9.2M](https://www.fbdhotels.com/fbd-hotels-resorts-boost-earnings-to-9-2m/): FBD Hotels & Resorts have appointed Ian Graham and Peter Nugent as non-executive directors to its company board.

## Pages
- [Our Sustainability Promise](https://www.fbdhotels.com/freamh-irish-spa-wellness/freamh-2/): At fréamh, our mission is to support self-care in its truest form — for both our guests and the therapists who care for them. Our treatments are designed to address real-world needs such as sleep, stress, hormonal balance, muscle recovery, gut health, and more, ensuring every ritual has a meaningful purpose.
- [fréamh- Exclusive Irish Spa Brand](https://www.fbdhotels.com/freamh-irish-spa-wellness/): “From the grounding of the earth to the calm of the sea, we wish you wellness in every moment.”
- [Our Guest Loyalty Programme](https://www.fbdhotels.com/hospitality-with-heart/our-guest-loyalty-programme/)
- [Vouchers](https://www.fbdhotels.com/vouchers/)
- [Employment Opportunities](https://www.fbdhotels.com/hospitality-with-heart/employment-opportunities/): A Day in The Life Our Commitment in Action
- [Communities We Call Home](https://www.fbdhotels.com/hospitality-with-heart/communities-we-call-home/): Our Commitment in Action
- [Our ESG Vision](https://www.fbdhotels.com/hospitality-with-heart/our-esg-vision/): Our Commitment in Action
- [Our People, Our Culture](https://www.fbdhotels.com/hospitality-with-heart/our-people-our-culture/): Our Company Values Our Commitment in Action
- [Planet Conscious Operations](https://www.fbdhotels.com/hospitality-with-heart/planet-conscious-operations/): Our Commitment in Action
- [Ethical Hospitality](https://www.fbdhotels.com/hospitality-with-heart/ethical-hospitality/): Our Commitment in Action
- [Hospitality with Heart](https://www.fbdhotels.com/hospitality-with-heart/): Our Commitment in Action
- [Gallery](https://www.fbdhotels.com/gallery/)
- [Castleknock Hotel](https://www.fbdhotels.com/our-hotels/castleknock-hotel/)
- [La Cala Resort](https://www.fbdhotels.com/our-hotels/la-cala-resort/)
- [Sunset Beach Club](https://www.fbdhotels.com/our-hotels/sunset-beach-club/)
- [Killashee Hotel](https://www.fbdhotels.com/our-hotels/killashee-hotel/)
- [The Heritage](https://www.fbdhotels.com/our-hotels/the-heritage/)
- [Grand Hotel](https://www.fbdhotels.com/our-hotels/grand-hotel/)
- [Faithlegg](https://www.fbdhotels.com/our-hotels/faithlegg/)
- [Our Hotels](https://www.fbdhotels.com/our-hotels/)
- [News & Events](https://www.fbdhotels.com/news/)
- [Vouchers](https://www.fbdhotels.com/gift-vouchers/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.fbdhotels.com/privacy-policy/): Category of Personal DataData Subject (Generally)Types of Personal Data CollectedGeneral Identity InformationAnyone who contacts us for any reasonOn the Webite Contact Us Form;Name, Mobile Phone Number, Email Address, Enquiry DetailsTechnical Data (to compile statistical data via cookies)Anyone that uses our websiteIP Address, Browser Type, Access Time and referring URL External Link TypePrivacy InformationLinks to Booking Engines of Hotels in our GroupOur website allows users to select any of our hotels and link directly into the booking engine of that hotel. This is for convenience purposes to the website users.Similarly, the website allows certain contact forms to be sent directly to the hotel in question for follow up.Please note that each of our hotels (named as follows)FaithleggCastleknock HotelThe Heritage HotelKillasheeThe Grand HotelSunset Beach ClubLa Cala Resortare data controllers in their own right.We ask that you view the privacy policies on their respective websites as they are the Data Controller.Links to Unrelated External SitesLinks to Plugins and ApplicationsPlease take note that FBD Hotels and Resorts is not responsible for, nor has any control over the privacy policies or practices of such other sites.We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy policies of each and every site that collects personally identifiable information.
- [Contact Us](https://www.fbdhotels.com/contact-us/)
- [ESG Policy](https://www.fbdhotels.com/esg-policy/)
- [Corporate Information](https://www.fbdhotels.com/corporate-information/)
- [Weddings at Grand Hotel](https://www.fbdhotels.com/weddings/weddings-at-grand-hotel/)
- [Weddings at Sunset Beach Club](https://www.fbdhotels.com/weddings/weddings-at-sunset-beach-club/)
- [Weddings at Killashee Hotel](https://www.fbdhotels.com/weddings/weddings-at-killashee-hotel/)
- [Weddings at La Cala Resort](https://www.fbdhotels.com/weddings/weddings-at-la-cala-resort/)
- [Weddings at The Heritage](https://www.fbdhotels.com/weddings/weddings-at-the-heritage/)
- [Weddings at Faithlegg](https://www.fbdhotels.com/weddings/weddings-at-faithlegg/)
- [Weddings at Castleknock Hotel](https://www.fbdhotels.com/weddings/weddings-at-castleknock-hotel/)
- [Weddings](https://www.fbdhotels.com/weddings/)
- [Meetings at The Grand](https://www.fbdhotels.com/meetings-conferences/meetings-at-the-grand/)
- [Meetings at Sunset Beach Club](https://www.fbdhotels.com/meetings-conferences/meetings-at-sunset-beach-club/): To contact our meetings & events department directly: groups@sunsetbeachclub.com or call +34 952 579 400 Ext. 7803
- [Meetings at La Cala Resort](https://www.fbdhotels.com/meetings-conferences/meetings-at-la-cala-resort/)
- [Meetings at Killashee Hotel](https://www.fbdhotels.com/meetings-conferences/meetings-at-killashee-hotel/)
- [Meetings at The Heritage](https://www.fbdhotels.com/meetings-conferences/meetings-at-the-heritage/)
- [Meetings at Faithlegg](https://www.fbdhotels.com/meetings-conferences/meetings-at-faithlegg/)
- [Meetings at Castleknock Hotel](https://www.fbdhotels.com/meetings-conferences/meetings-at-castleknock-hotel/)
- [Meetings & Conferences](https://www.fbdhotels.com/meetings-conferences/)
- [Sitemap](https://www.fbdhotels.com/sitemap/): PostsFBD Hotel & Resorts is proud to introduce fréamh (November 10, 2025)Rachael Blackmore Announced as Brand Ambassador for FBD Hotels & Resorts (August 11, 2025)FBD Hotels & Resorts nominated as a finalist at Gold Medal Awards (June 4, 2025)A New Era of Grand Hospitality with FBD Hotels & Resorts (March 7, 2025)FBD Hotels & Resorts along with Killashee Hotel donates just over €9,500 for DEBRA Ireland (January 20, 2025)Acquisition of the Grand Hotel Malahide (January 16, 2025)La Cala Resort Earns GEO Certification for Sustainability Efforts (August 14, 2024)Celebrating Culture and Tradition: Join Us for a Milestone Anniversary Event at La Cala Resort (June 19, 2024)FBD Hotels & Resorts sponsors the Saturday Series at The Curragh (June 4, 2024)La Cala Resort voted Spain’s Golf Resort of the Year 2024 at the IAGTO Awards (May 15, 2024)FBD Hotels & Resorts to sponsor the Orby Stakes (May 4, 2023)The joint venture between Taylor Wimpey Spain and La Cala Golf Resort has been renewed (April 4, 2023)FBD Hotels & Resorts certified as a Great Place to Work! (February 20, 2023)The passing of Padraig Walshe (February 2, 2023)Killashee Hotel joins the FBD Hotels & Resorts Family (April 1, 2022)FBD Hotels make donation to Irish Red Cross Ukrainian Appeal (March 21, 2022)FBD Hotels & Resorts expands hotel group with agreement to acquire Killashee Hotel for €25m (February 14, 2022)La Cala unveils a brand new property development (August 27, 2020)FBD Hotels and Resorts expands hotel group with acquisition of The Heritage Hotel and Spa (December 4, 2018)Castleknock Hotel completes a €7-million development including 52 new bedrooms, a state-of-the-art luxury spa and upgraded leisure centre. (December 19, 2017)La Cala Resort features in the Travel Section of the Sunday Times (December 17, 2017)Castleknock Hotel celebrates launch of two new restaurants, Earth & Vine and 22 Bar & Restaurant (September 26, 2017)FBD Hotels & Resorts Signs Latest €100M Joint Venture With Taylor Wimpey (July 30, 2017)Jenny Flynn, head chef at Faithlegg House Hotel is named Best Chef Munster Good Eating Guide 2017 (May 8, 2017)FBD Hotels & Resorts announces latest Joint Venture with Taylor Wimpey plc at La Cala Resort Spain (October 26, 2016)FBD Hotels & Resorts to sell Tower Hotel Waterford to Neville Hotels (October 10, 2016)FBD Hotels & Resorts Announces €7m expansion at Castleknock Hotel & Country Club (August 29, 2016)FBD Hotels & Resorts boost earnings to €9.2M (June 27, 2016)Pagesfréamh- Exclusive Irish Spa Brand (October 1, 2025)Our Sustainability Promise (October 1, 2025)Vouchers (July 7, 2025)Hospitality with Heart (June 12, 2025)Our Guest Loyalty Programme (September 17, 2025)Employment Opportunities (June 25, 2025)Our People, Our Culture (June 12, 2025)Our ESG Vision (June 12, 2025)Planet Conscious Operations (June 12, 2025)Communities We Call Home (June 12, 2025)Ethical Hospitality (June 12, 2025)Gallery (May 7, 2025)Our Hotels (April 23, 2025)Castleknock Hotel (May 6, 2025)La Cala Resort (April 23, 2025)Sunset Beach Club (April 23, 2025)Killashee Hotel (April 23, 2025)The Heritage (April 23, 2025)Grand Hotel (April 23, 2025)Faithlegg (April 23, 2025)News & Events (April 15, 2025)Vouchers (April 15, 2025)Privacy Policy (April 15, 2025)Contact Us (April 15, 2025)ESG Policy (April 15, 2025)Corporate Information (April 15, 2025)Weddings (April 15, 2025)Weddings at Grand Hotel (April 15, 2025)Weddings at Sunset Beach Club (April 15, 2025)Weddings at Killashee Hotel (April 15, 2025)Weddings at La Cala Resort (April 15, 2025)Weddings at The Heritage (April 15, 2025)Weddings at Faithlegg (April 15, 2025)Weddings at Castleknock Hotel (April 15, 2025)Meetings & Conferences (April 15, 2025)Meetings at The Grand (April 15, 2025)Meetings at Sunset Beach Club (April 15, 2025)Meetings at La Cala Resort (April 15, 2025)Meetings at Killashee Hotel (April 15, 2025)Meetings at The Heritage (April 15, 2025)Meetings at Faithlegg (April 15, 2025)Meetings at Castleknock Hotel (April 15, 2025)Sitemap (April 14, 2025)Homepage (March 24, 2025)CategoriesAwardsNews
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