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Tatler Asia
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Live like royalty: 7 castle stays where history becomes your home
Glenapp Castle, Scotland Glenapp Castle, a 19th-century Scottish Baronial masterpiece on Scotland's southwest coast, invites guests for a multi-day Hebridean Sea Safari: explore remote islands by private boat, then glamp luxuriously on secluded isles with private chef and butler service. The castle itself blends five-star grandeur with rugged adventure and features one of Scotland's largest hotel suites—the 4,500 sq ft Castle Penthouse—complete with its own chef and dedicated butler. Ashford Castle, Ireland Live like a member of the Guinness dynasty in a luxury hotel that was a major film set for the John Wayne classic, The Quiet Man . This 800-year-old castle offers a huge range of estate activities, but is most famous for being home to Ireland's first School of Falconry. Guests can also enjoy private screenings of The Quiet Man in the castle's 32-seat cinema. The castle has hosted royalty like King George V and is consistently named one of the best hotels in the world. Umaid Bhawan Palace, India Check into one of the world's largest private residences, a stunning Art Deco palace that is still home to the royal family of Jodhpur. At the Umaid Bhawan Palace, guests can swim in the magnificent subterranean Art Deco Zodiac Pool, a truly unique and glamorous experience. The palace also features a museum, lush gardens and a vintage car collection belonging to the maharaja. This is a chance to experience living royalty, as guests may encounter the maharaja himself in the corridors. Don't miss: Regal stays: 8 historic hotels with aristocratic and royal connections Inverlochy Castle Hotel, Scotland Stay in a 19th-century baronial mansion at the foot of Ben Nevis that has hosted royalty, including Queen Victoria, along with luminaries such as Sean Connery, Liam Neeson and Mel Gibson. Inverlochy Castle Hotel offers world-class dining overseen by renowned chef Michel Roux Jr and features period grandeur in every room. Guests can enjoy a variety of classic country pursuits such as fishing, stalking and wildlife tours, arranged in the surrounding Highlands and on nearby historic estates. Ozu Castle, Japan Ozu Castle's fully immersive cultural experience begins with a torch-lit ceremony featuring actors dressed as samurai, celebratory gunfire and the blowing of a conch shell trumpet. Guests wear traditional kimonos or samurai armour and enjoy a private performance of sacred kagura music and dance. The castle's main keep, authentically rebuilt in 2004 using traditional timber methods, is available to only one group per night, ensuring absolute privacy during the stay. Dalhousie Castle, Scotland Sleep in Scotland's oldest continually inhabited castle, a fortress that has hosted centuries of royalty, from King Edward I to Mary, Queen of Scots. Guests can dine in the atmospheric Castle Dungeon Restaurant, try their hand at falconry and archery on the castle grounds or relax in the Aqueous Spa. The castle's history is its main draw—guests can stay in suites named for famous historical figures who stayed there, including Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Victoria. Oliver Cromwell also used the castle as a base for his invasion of Scotland. Credits This article was created with the assistance of AI tools
Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Mayo prepares to host renowned Rás Tailteann
The second stage of the 70th Rás Tailteann will commence in the east Mayo town of Charlestown, where the peloton will depart at 11.15 am on Thursday, May 22, embarking on the race's longest and most challenging stage to Clifden. Taking in Bohola, Castlebar, Ballyheane, Partry, Tourmakeady and Maum along the way, this 170.9-kilometre route features five categorized climbs, including the formidable Windy Gap and Maumtrasna ascents. Stage Three will see the race transfer to the picturesque border village of Cong. This stage will commence outside the famous Pat Cohan's bar, which featured prominently in 'The Quiet Man', the popular John Wayne film that has been synonymous with Cong for decades. At 11am on Friday, May 23, the riders will travel 163.8 kilometres south to Miltown Malby in County Clare, taking in Headford, Corofin, Kinvara, Bell Harbour, Ballyvaughan, Lisdoonvarna, Liscannor and Lahinch along the way. Brendan Quigley, Stage Start Organiser for Charlestown and Cong, said Charlestown is 'honoured' to host the start of Stage Two. 'The community is buzzing with excitement, and we're ready to showcase our town's hospitality and passion for cycling,' he said. Race Director Ger Campbell said: 'In this milestone year, it's fitting to start stages in towns rich in culture and history. Charlestown and Cong exemplify the spirit of the Rás, and we're delighted to bring the race to these vibrant communities.' The Rás Tailteann has travelled through Mayo on a number of occasions, most recently in 2023. The county is represented by west Mayo-based Team Portwest, featuring father and son Noel and Keith Mulroy, Ben Walsh, James Hanrahan and Cameron Orr. Two Mayo men, Niall McLoughlin and Charlie Kelly, feature on the Connacht Cycling team. The 2025 Rás Tailteann, running from May 21-25, spans over 760 kilometers across five stages, featuring 13 categorized climbs.
Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Castle Gillian: World Premiere of new Irish Musical Based on the novel by Maurice Walsh
On April 25-26, the new Irish musical, Castle Gillian: An Irish Tale will have its world premiere at the Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, presented by Entr'acte. 'We are privileged to have been permitted to bring this incredible story to life on the stage by the author's estate.'— Kevin Purcell NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 / / -- On April 25-26, the new Irish musical, Castle Gillian: An Irish Tale will have its world premiere at the Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, presented by Entr'acte in association with Quill & Quaver Associates. Entr'acte is Irelands's newest and most dynamic young musical theatre society. To coincide with this world premiere, the producers have created a worldwide singing competition (#singcastlegillian) the winners of which will be featured on a second album release as a follow up to the original film soundtrack of the musical, comprising the best cover renditions of 14 songs from the show as part of the show's creators' commitment to the discovery of global new musical theatre talent. Quill & Quaver Associates today announced a worldwide singing competition on TikTok, IG, FB and YouTube Shorts of 14 songs from the musical, including singing duets with the original film cast members. This coincides with the public release of the extraordinary 360˚ film version of the musical which, to date, has garnered 7 international film festival awards including two awards at the 2024 Cannes World Film Festival. Directed by British Director and screenwriter, Victor Kazan, Castle Gillian: An Irish Tale brings to life the classic Irish story by famed Irish Novelist, Maurice Walsh (The Quiet Man) of Gillian Morris, a renowned Irish trainer and owner of the once-famous racing stable, Castle Gillian, who has retreated from the world since the death of his wife. Gill, his son, recently returned from the War, has lost his way in life grieving the death of his greatest friend lost in battle, leaving responsibility for running the racing stable to his sister, Mary, to keep the stable heavily in debt to the bank from wrack and ruin. A cunning and sadistic local landowner, Garret Ward, offers to settle the family's debt in return for a controlling interest in Castle Gillian; however, marrying Mary is also part of his conniving deal. Complicating matters further, the relationship between Gill and his childhood sweetheart, Sylvia, has been profoundly affected by Gill's wartime experiences. Featuring a remarkable Irish music score and a book infused with sublime Irish sensibilities, this is a family drama of cinematic proportion. 'You can't possibly imagine the sheer delight of having our Irish musical premiere in Ireland' said Kevin Purcell, the composer of the score. 'Castle Gillian is a novel by Maurice Walsh, Ireland's famed author of The Quiet Man. We are privileged to have been permitted to bring this incredible story to life on the stage by the author's estate.' This competition will officially debut on Monday 14th April 2025. The judges of the singing competition are Sue Drew (GM, Creative & Acquisitions, Kobalt Music, USA) and Michael A. Kerker. (Director of Musical Theatre, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) along with composer, Kevin Purcell. Creative Team Victor Kazan – Director / Book & Lyrics International librettist and director with a 50-year career across theatre, film, and opera; co-creator of Castle Gillian. Kevin Purcell – Composer Multi award-winning Australian composer and conductor; known for musical theatre (Rebecca (2004); To Catch A Thief (2025), symphony and opera work. For more information on the cast and creative team, including biographies, visit the website: About Quill & Quaver Associates With offices in New York and Melbourne, Australia, Quill & Quaver Associates is one of the world's leading executive producers of extended reality (XR) musicals. Quill & Quaver Associates provide unparalleled expertise in reimagining how to relocate musical theatre storytelling into the digital space by creating memorable and transformative 360˚extended reality experiences for audiences everywhere ALL MEDIA REQUESTS TO: [email protected] The writers, Kevin Purcell and Victor Kazan will be available for interviews in Ireland between April 19 – 26 upon request. Julie Merrett Reach Social Media [email protected] Visit us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
