“Sensationally Good……A restaurant like this usually sports a Michelin star .....the hotel is new but it’s an attractive building, well designed and architecturally pleasing - not something I often say about new buildings. Outside a fountain sprays; a big gushing fountain rising maybe 4 metres high. In a way, it’s indicative of how The Osprey has been put together – there’s a very evident touch of quality in just about all of it. ........so included in the price of the set menu are two more dishes……......Attention to detail in this kitchen is well above average…..”

PAOLO TULLIO, IRISH INDEPENDENT, 3RD JULY 2010

”Dragons in Conference”
Cold weather did not stop Irish Dragon Sean Gallagher or Irish Apprentice boss Bill Cullen from joining with members of www.irishwomeninbusiness.ie for the organisations first national conference.
Over 100 business owners and entrepreneurs gathered to listen to the speakers on the theme of top tips to succeed in 2010.
“I am excited and delighted to be here today, it is always a great pleasure to meet like minded people and this room is full of them”, said Sean Gallagher. 
The event held at the Osprey Hotel in Naas,  was a huge success with lots of exhibitors taking part.
LEINSTER LEADER, January 2010

“What’s New on the Meeting Scene”
The Market  for meetings, events and conference facilities is more competitive than ever. Doug Casey reports on how a range of hotels and other facilities have been adjusting to the recession. Osprey Hotel + Spa Hotel meeting rooms are always in demand for training purposes and this type of activity has been an important revenue source for the Osprey Hotel in Naas.  According to Eimear Winters, Sales & marketing Manager “We receive business from most business sectors and through some customers have made redundancies in the past year, they still need to train their remaining staff.”
“Over the past year, our facilities were used for many training workshops and overall we had a steady demand for meeting room facilities.  The Osprey is popular because of its location, the dedicated conference centre and the complimentary equipment included in all our meeting rooms.  The outlook for 2010 is positive.”
Some clients are under pressure to reduce costs so we have worked with them as best as we can by offering more added value without compromising our rates, eg; complimentary refreshment breaks.
BUSINESS PLUS, February 2010

“Standing Tall in Time”
A little wonderland goes a long way at the Osprey Hotel + Spa, where business and leisure blend with seamless ease.
DRAMATIC, CUTTING EDGE and contemporary, the Osprey Hotel complex in Naas, Co. Kildare is a world apart from many hotels and offers guests and corporates a new experience where spacious airy rooms are adorned in bright art and original sculptures.
Right on the doorstep of Dublin, the Osprey is in a prime location especially for conference delegates arriving from around the country.  The complex is a mere 35 minutes from Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport is accessed by the N7 and M50.
BUSINESS & FINANCE – CONFERENCE GUIDE, March 2010

Kildare Stopover
Kildare has always held a reputation for top-class shopping, entertainment, golfing and horseracing.  As the Irish National Hunt Festival takes to the starting gates at Punchestown from April 20th, we check out what some of the Thoroughbred County’s top destinations have in store for the month ahead
“Raising the Bar” The Osprey Hotel + Spa, in the Devoy Quarter in Naas, has teamed up with Punchestown racecourse this month to offer an amazing all-inclusive racing package on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd of April.  For €89, The Osprey are offering all the following: Glass of champagne on arrival, four course choice lunch, admission and reserved enclosure badge for racecourse; race card, €5 drinks voucher, €5 tote betting ticket, return transport to and from the races; VIP access into time: bar + venue.
SOCIAL & PERSONAL, April 2010

““Meeting Rooms” – The Dublin region has a huge selection of hotels with meeting rooms and the premier venues are listed in our annual survey. Top tips for successful event – Professionals who oversee events in their hotels or other venues offer their advice on what to look out for when planning your next important meeting, conference or event. Eimear Winters, Osprey Hotel + Spa “Location is key when choosing a venue so it is essential that you pick one which is easily accessible. It is extremely important to arrange site inspection of your chosen venue in order to clarify your exact requirements and to get advice from the hotel. Liase with one person in the lead up to your event. This will make your life easier as you will need to be in constant contact with this person in relation to your specific requirements. The meeting organiser should ensure that the venue has sufficient AV equipment onsite in case they need any last minute equipment. For events where delegates are travelling from all parts of the country, ample car parking facilities are extremely important” BUSINESS PLUS, February 2009

“SLUMBER PARTY”
Can you recall when you last had time out with your girlfriends, without work deadlines or family dramas putting a spanner in the works?  Us neither, hence we’re loving the concept of the “Girlie One Night Getaway”, at the Osprey Hotel + Spa.  Round up three to four friends, pack your Pj’s and glad rags and settle into a duplex suite for the night.  A champagne brunch complete with cup cakes and chocolates will greet your group on arrival and after dinner in mash: restaurant, make like celebrities in the VIP area of time: bar + venue.  The following morning detox in the leisure centre, or unwind with a massage or a facial in the spa.  Prices excluding spa treatments, from €145pps, to book call the hotel, 045 881111; www.osprey.ie
IMAGE, March 2009

“ESOTERIC GRANDEUR OF THE OSPREY”
The Osprey Hotel + Spa in Naas, Co. Kildare is one of those few venues which are far, far more than the sum of their parts.  Yes, it is a hotel, and yes, it has a world class spa.  But it is more than simply a hotel – it is a destination in itself, a destination for business or for leisure, for meeting, for dining and for relaxing, whether you are an individual or part of a group of delegates.
From the moment that visitors approach the Osprey Complex, they will know that there is something special about the venue.  Self-contained, yet boasting a number of distinct facets, it is a perfect conference venue as well as being a highly enjoyable place to stay.  Even its location offers the best of both worlds- the osprey is only about half an hour from Dublin, but it is especially easily approached from the Kildare side of the M7, which is the main conduit into the capital from the southern part of the country.
SUNDAY TIMES – SUPPLEMENT, March 2009

“QUIRKY HOTEL WHICH THINKS OUTSIDE THE BOX” – by Caroline Allen
With a ballroom that has statues inspired by the Angel of the North at Gateshead in England and two guardian angles replicating the famous figures at the Hoover Dam, the Osprey Hotel + Spa in Naas is a venue with a difference.
Located off the N7, within 40 minutes drive from Dublin, this independently owned hotel, which specialises in conferences and other corporate events, on eight acres was designed to make an impact. 
The arresting design is all about creating interesting internal and external views against a backdrop of vibrant colour hits and original art, with an underlying sense of humour.  Where else would you find a baroque style venue with arched balconies, a 20ft high Statler bar + Waldorf lounge, named after the two grouchy characters from the Muppet Show, and suites called the Sesame and the Elmo?  “While we take our business seriously, we like to adopt a quirky approach and also to think outside the box”, says Eimear Winters, sales & marketing manger at the four star, 104 bedroom hotel.
SUNDAY BUSINESS POST – SUPPLEMENT 2, May 2009

“One to be noticed.....................Celia Zwahlen visits the Osprey complex to find that its design and concept have been planned to fulfil the needs of any event.
When I walked through the glass doors into the lobby of the Osprey Hotel, I felt instantly that I had stepped into a business environment. A few groups of people had gathered around clusters of tables to debate ideas over a cup of tea – client and advisor closing a deal, colleagues agreeing on a strategy, team partners developing a concept. All this activity seemed to flow naturally with the hotel’s contemporary design, which blends quirky decor with state-of-the-art facilities. I too joined in the business activity as I sat down with Eimear Winters, Sales & Marketing Manager of the four star hotel complex. We discussed how the complex with its hotel, spa, venue and business centre is perfectly suited to cater for the corporate market. Many of the large multinationals that are based in the Kildare area often hire its facilities to hold their conferences, training days or corporate events.” Business & Finance Conference Guide, Spring 2008

“Luxury at every turn........due to high demand further investment has been made in the Osprey conference centre over the past year which has seen the addition of two new meeting rooms called the “Merlin” and the “Fulmar” suites. This has created a 40% increase in the centre’s overall capacity offering clients a total of 18 meeting rooms.” March 2008

“Hotels: key to industry................this is one important reason why the Osprey was established in Naas, Co. Kildare. While Naas is one of the fastest growing towns in Europe, it lacked a place where people could live, work and play in the same environment. And thus the Osprey emerged from the vision of a superb self-contained hub for business, leisure, pleasure and the rest..............The complex constantly upgrades facilities to suit evolving demands in the conferencing and incentive market.” Issue 1 2008

“A 35 minute drive from Dublin, this contemporary spa uses La Phyto and Finders skincare ranges. La Phyto is exclusive to the Osprey and Ireland and is a combination of natural ingredients with wild organic flowers, plants and clays.” Social & Personal Essential Spa Guide 2008

“The ideal Christmas gift from the Osprey Hotel + Spa includes one night accommodation with gourmet breakfast, dinner and two spa treatments – Social and Personal,” December 2006/January 2007

“Escape to it all…….” ,Social and Personal, May 2007

“The four star Osprey Hotel + Spa is located in the heart of County Kildare and is surrounded by the major jewels in Kildare’s crown…….” Social & Personal, March/April 2007

“The very moment you step into the Osprey Spa you are met with a sense of calm from the friendly staff to candles lighting, it is a true haven…” Leinster Leader, 19th July 2007-08-23

Kildare launch party is a celeb-filled success
“They certainly know how to throw a party in Kildare. On Thursday night Kildare’s latest publication, the Kildare Voice was launched in the celeb – packed paty at the Osprey Hotel in Naas. Gerry Ryan was MC and the bash had a great turn out of well – known faces from the world of business, sport and fashion.”, Irish Independent, 30th June 2007

“Osprey Hotel & Spa is one of Naas’s newest additions and designed with pure pleasure in mind – it’s all about the Wifi, balconies and a busy, friendly bar. It also boasts a health and leisure centre called life: an one of Kildare’s most exciting nightclubs, time: which was last year’s Irish Nightclub of the Year…….” , Image Mag, June 2007

Easy living at the Osprey complex in Naas, County Kildare, 8th November 2006

“…..Here’s our definitive list of Top Irish Spas…..
The Osprey Spa has been described as a true haven of tranquillity for the body, mind and soul…..” , Social & Personal, January 2006

“S&P assesses Ireland’s top 10 Spa locations…………..The Osprey Spa is a modern style spa and boasts a 104 bedroom contemporary style 4 star hotel, life: health + leisure and time: bar + venue”………Social and Personal, Jan 2005