We here at Fota Island Resort are thrilled to announce the launch of our new spinning classes.What exactly is spinning you may ask? Well I am here to explain the new class that will have you in tip top shape this summer. Spinning is a popular group class. According to Ivillage health.com Spinning is an aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially designed stationary bicycle called a spinning bike. As you pedal, motivating music plays and the instructor talks you through a visualization of an outdoor cycling workout.During the class you vary your pace — sometimes pedaling as fast as you can, other times cranking up the tension and pedaling slowly from a standing position. This helps you to focus inwardly and work on your mind as well as your body Spinning helps to increase ones lower body and cardiovascular fitness.Spinning takes place at Fota Island Resort Golf academy every Tuesday morning at 7am & 7pm and Wednesday evening at 7pm sharp. Our spinning classes last for 45mins. To participate in our classes one must bring a towel and plenty of water (you will need it after this intense workout). The cost per class is €8 for non members and €5 for members. Pre booking is essential to reserve your place on our spinning bikes please call the spa on 021 467 3131
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Spinning has arrived at Fota Island Resort
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Getting married? Save the dates – Fota Island Resort announces annual Wedding Showcase and Wedding Forum
Monday, July 12th, 2010Building on the huge success of last year’s events, Fota Island Resort announces this year’s dates for their much-anticipated Wedding Showcase and Wedding Forum, so brides and grooms-to-be, take note! An invaluable resource for those planning on tying the knot, this year’s Showcase takes place at the Resort on Sunday 26th September and the Forum on Thursday 2nd December. (more…)
Bring your little monkeys to summer camp at Fota Island Resort – it’s the (monkey) business!
Friday, July 9th, 2010Summer holidays are here at last! The notion of long summer days stretching away ‘til September may make kids smile, but parents’ brows furrow as they struggle to come up with a plan to keep the kids busy, safe and happy. One easy way to do just that is to take advantage of the fantastic range of camps and activities available all summer at Fota Island Resort – you don’t need to be staying at Fota to benefit from all the fun! (more…)
KINSALE ARTS WEEK – 10/07/2010 to 18/07/2010
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Kinsale Arts Week is an arts festival that transforms the West Cork seaside town of Kinsale into a living gallery and performance venue for nine days and nights. Audiences can enjoy the best of visual art, music, dance, comedy, literature, film, theatre and family events in extraordinary settings. (more…)
Cork Clipper Festival
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Kinsale 2 – 7 July 2010
Cork 7 – 9 July 2010
www.corkclipperfestival.com
The Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race started from the Humber on the east coast of the UK on13 September 2009. The Clipper Race is the only global competition where people from all walks of life can step out of their comfort zones and sign up to race 35,000-miles around the world. They (more…)
Fota Island Resort Supports the 32 Marathon Challenge with Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw
Monday, April 26th, 201032 Marathon Challenge
Starting on the 2nd July, Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw are going to attempt to run 32 marathons in 32 consecutive days in the 32 counties of Ireland to raise funds for charity. (more…)
Good luck to all on board the Cork from Fota Island Resort, Ireland in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World yacht race
Thursday, April 15th, 2010The arrival of the Clipper Yachts in Kinsale on 02 – 07 July 2010 and in Cork on 07 – 09 will be the fleet’s first return to Europe since the Race started in the UK in September 2009. In Kinsale, there will be an array of entertainment which will include local and national circus acts and musicians, food and craft markets and live music at Kinsale Square before the festival makes it way in a parade of sail to Cork on Wednesday 7th of July. The yachts will be moored at Custom House at the new Cork City pontoons and the Race Village will be located on Albert Quay. A full programme of events is being developed including music, food market and children’s entertainment. (more…)
Bitter sweet times at Fota Island Resort
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Hey all,
I’m sure by now many of you may have heard the news that Fota Island Resort is now under the control of the state owned Anglo Irish Bank. In the coming months we will be working closely with the receiver from Anglo Irish to maintain the high standard in service and excellent attention to detail that has always been and will continue to be delivered by our dedicated staff. This has been a trying time for many here at the resort and it’s great to see that it has not affected the work carried out by all Fota Island; we always do and will endeavour to make every guests stay or event as enjoyable as ever. (more…)
Welcome to Fota Island Resort’s Blog
Monday, February 1st, 2010Hello all and Welcome to Fota Island Resort’s Blog, I’m John O’Connell and I am responsible for maintaining and updating the blog along with other social networking sites including Facebook and Twitter, please feel free to add us on here as well, here are the links if your interested:
My aim for the blog is to keep you up to date on what we have going on in the resort as well as provide a source of useful information on various areas that we have an expertise in. (more…)
