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Jonny Bailies Story

My Story.... so far! Having started in the hotel industry at the tender age of 13, it is safe to say that I owe alot of my development to my roots... Initially, I was a ‘glass washer’ who moved through all the ranks, training across the various departments with the result being a role in Hotel Management! In my initial role in Hotel Management; I had gained a sound understanding of ‘hotel life’ and the ‘ups & downs’ of the Industry – experience that will stand by me forever... At … [Read more...]

Sparkling Afternoon Tea At Dillons Hotel

Sparkling Afternoon Tea at Dillons’ hotel Exclusive Offer Only €35 for two people! Includes ~Complimentary Glass of chilled Bubbly and strawberries on arrival ~Mini wraps, dainty sandwiches, shortbread ~ Homemade creamed scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserve ~ Tea or Coffee Pre-booking Pre-booking is essential and must be made prior to arrival, Afternoon Tea is served from 3-5pm daily. Please contact our Team at Dillons on +353 7491 22977 or … [Read more...]

Meet The Chef

Tell us about your career to date I started out at the Trinity hotel in Derry before going to Letterkenny to work in the Metropolitan Restaurant. I worked under Chef Gavin O’Rourke and received firsthand experience in the catering industry which was invaluable. The experience helped me to become head chef of the Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant, winning Northern Ireland Restaurant of the Year in 2006. Most recently I worked in the Timer Quay Restaurant in Derry before getting back into the … [Read more...]

Our First Christmas

Dillons Hotel - Our first Christmas It has been a busy season for us here at Dillons Hotel, we have been hauling in the Christmas tree, sprinkling the fabulous new interior with traditional decorations, ordering quantities of Christmas food from our local suppliers, lighting the cosy warm fire and making the beds.  All in all we are ready and set for your arrival and our first Christmas.  It’s time to exchange your busy everyday life for a relaxing time with us and all you have … [Read more...]

Dillons Hotel Launched

The first phase of a major €1 million renovation project on one of Letterkenny’s most central hotels has been completed this week. Dillon’s Hotel on the Main Street has just been launched by its owners the McKeever Hotel Group, which purchased the property and began extensive improvement work in May 2014. Six months later and the hotel now features a completely refurbished restaurant seating 80 people along with a new meeting and banqueting suite seating up to 70 guests. A new public … [Read more...]