Ireland's West - Very Special
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events at The Twelve
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In September
Every autumn, Galway City hosts the Oyster Festival where visitors can sample "the taste of the sea". For four days and nights, Galway celebrates as guests from all over the world consume the local oysters, Guinness and other gourmet delights. At the Twelve, we have put together some exciting gourmet packages to celebrate our love affair with the bivalve.
The highlight of the month - Thursday 23rd
Grand Oysters, Chablis and Guiness dinner in West. We pit The Galway Oyster up against the finest of oysters in the world. Which will win? Find out at The Twelve That’s Life at the Twelve – Irish Style!!
In October
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In November
To celebrate the finest of seasonal local produce
Winterlicious A day of grazing and informative talks with the West of Ireland’s artisan food producers, Special gourmet dinner and wine pairing in West and great music throughout STRICTLY FOR FOOD LOVERS!!
Art Classes see june
The wonderful scenery of Barna takes centre stage for these innovative getaways. Painting workshops include all materials and are designed around the complete beginner or the experienced painter. This is the picture perfect activity break for those looking for something a little more special.
In December
A month of the usual slinkiness, rivers of wine and oceans of themed cocktails, Christmas parties, Christmas craft fairs, Santa Claus visits, Party DJs, Wren Boys and the Twelve’s Sparkling New Year’s Eve. Celebrate Food, Celebrate Wine, Celebrate Life at The Twelve
In January
For all of those who were born 55 years ago (or more) you have just celebrated a momentus birthday. And to celebrate it even more for the entire month of January we reward you with a very special ‘Golden 55’ rate of €55 per person for bed, breakfast and dinner. And what’s more – If you actually turned 55 - 55 years ago we will give you a complimentary up grade to a Luxury Suite. Happy Birthday from The Twelve.!!
In February
Sugar is Sweet, but you’re going to love this..! The ultimate Valentines at The Twelve, Ireland’s sexiest hotel Very special themed packages for the love of your life
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In May
Gourmet Weekends
To celebrate the finest of seasonal local produce
Summerlicious - May 21st - 23rd
A day of grazing and informative talks with the West of Ireland’s
artisan food producers, Special gourmet dinner and wine pairing in West
with great music throughout
STRICTLY FOR FOOD LOVERS!!
Friday May 21st - Tasting and chat on Friday Afternoon following by traditional music in The Pins on Friday Night
Saturday May 22nd - Free Admission to the mini market in Na Beanna Beola all afternoon. Full of all the finest artisan producers showcasing the very best of the summer and seasonal flavours. Smoked salmon from Galway Bay, seafood and crabmeat from Joe Garrihy and organic teas from Solaris.Summerlicious Package B&B 21st and 22nd May and dinner one evening €175 per person sharing - upgrade to a suite for €40 per night.
Inspiration strikes (all the time!) at The Twelve
Always a creative place, where talented chefs work their magic on raw ingredients in the kitchens to create masterpieces of taste and flavour, and maestro mixologists create cocktails that would put any gallery walls to shame with their colours, The Twelve in Bearna now also has ‘Inspiration Strikes!’ a fascinating new package designed to help you unleash your own inner artist.
Come West and spend a few days painting outdoors in the spectacular landscape, or in the comfortable and authentic setting of a working artist’s studio all under the watchful eye and with the expert tuition of local artist Geraldine Folan.
A native Galwegian who lives and works in Bearna, Geraldine’s paintings are a response to the distinctive climate and landscape of Connemara and the West of Ireland. She explores the rapidly shifting weather patterns and changing light effects of this scenic part of the country. She is an experienced teacher, enjoying nothing more than working with each individual helping them to experience the joy of painting, whether an absolute beginner or experienced painter.
This ‘Inspiration Strikes!’ package costs just €480 per person or €660 per couple and includes all art materials and tea or coffee during the daily class, which usually run from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. over two days’ painting, with three nights accommodation in one of The Twelve’s superb bedrooms, plus dinner in the wonderful West restaurant at The Twelve and two packed lunches to fuel your creative genius!
The Twelve is Jazzed about Wine – continuing the Wine Dinner series with glorious Trimbach Riesling and great live jazz
The next dinner in the ongoing Wine Dinner series at The Twelve showcases the world famous wines of Maison F.E. Trimbach from Alsace, and takes place in the company of Jean Trimbach on Wednesday June 30th.
The evening begins with a structured tasting of the Maison Trimbach portfolio in the Na Beanna Beola Suite, followed by a delectable five course dinner designed by chef Cedric Bottarlini to perfectly complement the wines of Trimbach. And all is orchestrated to the sounds of great live jazz.
Jean Trimbach is the twelfth generation in the Trimbach family of winemakers since 1626, whose vineyards have been based in Ribeauvillé since the 19th century. As a Riesling house F.E. Trimbach has few rivals and the Trimbach style is regarded all over the world as a beacon of Alsatian excellence.
Trimbach produce white wines with a crisp, mineral and dry character, food-friendly and structured. Of the 26 three star Michelin restaurants in France, Trimbach wines feature on the winelists of them all.
Alsace Grand Cru Rieslings are some of the greatest white wines in the world and Trimbach produce two of them. The jewel in the crown is Clos St. Hune of which only 600 cases are produced each year, regarded by many as the finest wine of Alsace if not one of the world's greatest white wines, followed closely by Cuvée Frédéric Emile, named after the founder and produced from vines of over 30 years of age.
Jean Trimbach is a lively, knowledgeable and approachable guide to his family’s finest wines, and this is a fantastic opportunity to taste Trimbach under his direction with the fine complement of wonderful food in West, and mellow, laid-back jazz.
West @ The Twelve has won a host of notable food and wine awards recently. Regarded as having one of the finest wine lists in Ireland and a Wine Spectator award winner for ‘one of the most outstanding wine lists in the world’, this promises to be a very special night for lovers of food and wine. Strictly limited to just 80 places, dinner with wines and structured tasting cost just €75, and overnight stays are available at €120 per room inclusive of breakfast.
So now there is no reason to lock yourself away in an attic to free that tormented artistic soul inside you – come to The Twelve and do it in blissful comfort and high style!
Galway Early Music FestivalThemed Packages
Based in the medieval City of Galway, the Galway Early Music Festival features medieval, renaissance and baroque music and dance. Concerts by internationally-recognised performers using historical instruments, workshops and costumed street performance, coupled with Twelve’s unique welcome and warmth, make this the place to be in May for a taste of medieval, renaissance and baroque magic!
In June
Inspiration strikes (all the time!) at The Twelve
Available all summer long
Always
a creative place, where talented chefs work their magic on raw
ingredients in the kitchens to create masterpieces of taste and
flavour, and maestro mixologists create cocktails that would put any
gallery walls to shame with their colours, The Twelve in Bearna now
also has ‘Inspiration Strikes!’ a fascinating new package designed to
help you unleash your own inner artist.
Come West and spend a few days painting outdoors in the spectacular
landscape, or in the comfortable and authentic setting of a working
artist’s studio all under the watchful eye and with the expert tuition
of local artist Geraldine Folan.
A native Galwegian who lives and works in Bearna, Geraldine’s paintings
are a response to the distinctive climate and landscape of Connemara
and the West of Ireland. She explores the rapidly shifting weather
patterns and changing light effects of this scenic part of the country.
She is an experienced teacher, enjoying nothing more than working with
each individual helping them to experience the joy of painting, whether
an absolute beginner or experienced painter.
This ‘Inspiration Strikes!’ package costs just €480 per person or €660
per couple and includes all art materials and tea or coffee during the
daily class, which usually run from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. over two
days’ painting, with three nights accommodation in one of The Twelve’s
superb bedrooms, plus dinner in the wonderful West restaurant at The
Twelve and two packed lunches to fuel your creative genius!
The Twelve is Jazzed about Wine
Continuing the Wine Dinner series with glorious Trimbach Riesling and great live jazz
The
next dinner in the ongoing Wine Dinner series at The Twelve showcases
the world famous wines of Maison F.E. Trimbach from Alsace, and takes
place in the company of Jean Trimbach on Wednesday June 30th.
The evening begins with a structured tasting of the Maison Trimbach
portfolio in the Na Beanna Beola Suite, followed by a delectable five
course dinner designed by chef Cedric Bottarlini to perfectly
complement the wines of Trimbach. And all is orchestrated to the sounds
of great live jazz.
Jean Trimbach is the twelfth generation in the Trimbach family of
winemakers since 1626, whose vineyards have been based in Ribeauvillé
since the 19th century. As a Riesling house F.E. Trimbach has few
rivals and the Trimbach style is regarded all over the world as a
beacon of Alsatian excellence.
Trimbach produce white wines with a crisp, mineral and dry character,
food-friendly and structured. Of the 26 three star Michelin restaurants
in France, Trimbach wines feature on the winelists of them all.
Alsace Grand Cru Rieslings are some of the greatest white wines in the
world and Trimbach produce two of them. The jewel in the crown is Clos
St. Hune of which only 600 cases are produced each year, regarded by
many as the finest wine of Alsace if not one of the world's greatest
white wines, followed closely by Cuvée Frédéric Emile, named after the
founder and produced from vines of over 30 years of age.
Jean Trimbach is a lively, knowledgeable and approachable guide to his
family’s finest wines, and this is a fantastic opportunity to taste
Trimbach under his direction with the fine complement of wonderful food
in West, and mellow, laid-back jazz.
West @ The Twelve has won a host of notable food and wine awards
recently. Regarded as having one of the finest wine lists in Ireland
and a Wine Spectator award winner for ‘one of the most outstanding wine
lists in the world’, this promises to be a very special night for
lovers of food and wine. Strictly limited to just 80 places, dinner
with wines and structured tasting cost just €75, and overnight stays
are available at €120 per room inclusive of breakfast.
So now there is no reason to lock yourself away in an attic to free
that tormented artistic soul inside you – come to The Twelve and do it
in blissful comfort and high style!
Galway Early Music Festival
Themed Packages
Based in the medieval City of
Galway, the Galway Early Music Festival features medieval, renaissance
and baroque music and dance. Concerts by internationally-recognised
performers using historical instruments, workshops and costumed street
performance, coupled with Twelve’s unique welcome and warmth, make this
the place to be in May for a taste of medieval, renaissance and baroque
magic!
Galway Speed Boat Racing Festival - June 5th - June 12th
A major new coastal sporting event comes to Galway and what better
place than The Twelve to be in the centre of all of the powerboat
action. View all the action from Salthill Promenade or Barna Pier, just
moments away. Expect the usual renowned Galway Festival atmosphere with
plenty of music and entertainment.
Check out www.thetwelvehotel.ie for great ocean themed packages.
Art and Painting Workshops
The wonderful scenery of Barna takes centre stage for these innovative
getaways. Painting workshops include all materials and are designed
around the complete beginner or the experienced painter. This is the
picture perfect activity break for those looking for something a little
more special. Classes commence in June and run during the summer
months. After the summer season a select number of dates are still
available.
West’s Wine Dinner Series June 16th
Meet the Winemaker & The Chef. ---An evening of fun food and wine pairing in Galway’s award-winning West @ The Twelve.
In July
Ireland’s largest annual arts festival, taking place each July in the city of Galway. Founded in 1978, the Festival collaborates with artists and companies throughout the world to produce and present an international programme of theatre, spectacle, dance, visual arts, music, literature & comedy involving hundreds of artists and performers. LIFE @ THE TWELVE - Special shows and accommodation packages.
Family Summer Holidays
All summer long - Kids Klub @ The Twelve - Magic Spells, Puppeteers, Arts and Crafts and Kid’s Kookery Klasses.
The Races - July 26th - August 1st
Race to the Twelve for great live entertainment, great food and great craic every night.
In August
Regular events at West restaurant at The Twelve feature tastings and discussions hosted by winemakers and wine experts while our Chefs prepare their specialties on stage and offer recipes. Be prepared for more than the usual suspects and for sampling and opportunities to meet the winemakers who produce them. Every Wednesday in August features West’s signature Vintner’s Dinner; "Jazzed About Wine" where participants will sip the newest wines to the sounds of smooth jazz.
Summer Brunch in West Every Sunday!
Family Summer Holidays in Galway
All Summer Long - Kids Klub @ The Twelve –Magic Spells, Puppeteers, Arts and Crafts and Kid’s Kookery Klasses
