Gregan's Castle Hotel wins Major AA Award
Press Release

Co. Clare, Ireland - October 17, 2006: Gregans Castle Hotel of Ballyvaughan Co. Clare has won the AA Courtesy and Care Award for 2006. This prestigious award is one of the most sought after in the industry, and is bestowed in recognition of the superb standard of hospitality and facilities at the Ballyvaughan Hotel.

The announcement was made at the annual AA Hotel Awards ceremony which was held at the Gravity Bar in Dublin on Thursday 12th October. The event was attended by leading figures from the hospitality industry including Minister for Tourism John O'Donoghue.

"Irish hotels are so much more than bricks, mortar and modern facilities" Says AA Membership Director Dennis Fisk. "The AA Courtesy and Care Award is about the owners and staff whose devotion and passion give Ireland such a wonderful product to offer the world. Gregans Castle is a magical place where the setting is beautiful and the staff have all of those qualities. Simon and Freddie Haden are the proprietors of this (four star) family owned and operated Hotel. They and their team are warm and generous hosts and deservedly enjoy a very high level of repeat business. The standards of Guest Care are exceptional throughout and compliment the lovely setting at the foot of the Corkscrew Hill in the Burren. Gregans Castle has been associated with the AA for 30 years having been first listed in 1976 and is a worthy recipient of the Courtesy and Care Award ".