The Gleneagle

This week the hotel welcomes a group of golden oldies who have come to the famous Gleneagle ballroom to kick up their heels in a marathon of old time dancing. For the 30th year in a row, they're here to reunite and dance with old friends for a 'Lisdoonvarna Reunion,' although it soon becomes clear that some people are still hoping for a bit of romance! In the INEC young, up-and-coming band Walking On Cars entertain 3,000 fans in the biggest headline gig of their career. We also meet house-keeping sisters Ita and Noreen Lyne who are one of many local families employed in the hotel. The Gleneagle is one of few remaining family owned and run hotels in the country. Current owner and managing director, Patrick O' Donoghue is the 3rd generation of O'Donghues to keep the business going since his grandparents first opened the doors back in 1957. Many of the staff have worked here all their lives and some like receptionist Ann McCann, have fond memories of Patrick's Grandmother 'Mrs. O' who still worked in reception well into her nineties. She had a reputation for keeping everything ship shape - including the staff.

From ballet to bingo, country to comedy and snooker to sean nós there's always something happening in the hotel. It's like a cruise ship on land - a party that never sleeps. The hotel's marketing team feel the strain as they try to pull off a new Elvis themed weekend with impersonators flown in from the US at great cost. We go behind the scenes with the comedy trio The Nualas, while comedian Pat Shortt keeps everyone laughing with his sell-out one-man show.

From ballet to bingo, country to comedy and snooker to sean nós there's always something happening in the hotel. It's like a cruise ship on land - a party that never sleeps. This week the hotel plays host for the Oireachtas na Gaeilge, Ireland's longest-running arts festival. 8,000 guests descend for a weekend of singing, dancing and drinking. The banqueting staff also feel the pressure as they pull out the stops to create a wedding to remember for a bride and groom and their 300 guests.

From ballet to bingo, country to comedy and snooker to sean nós there's always something happening in the hotel. It's like a cruise ship on land - a party that never sleeps. Love is in the air as it's Valentine's Day, and the Gleneagle is awash with red roses and weekending couples. John the chef is pulling out the stops to create the ultimate romantic dinner. Also arriving is a huge number of novice dancing enthusiasts, competing for charity in Killarney's answer to Strictly Come Dancing.

From ballet to bingo, country to comedy and snooker to sean nós there's always something happening in the hotel. It's like a cruise ship on land - a party that never sleeps. This week it's all about medal winners - as the jigs n wigs brigade descend on the hotel for the An Comhdhail World Irish dancing championships and All Ireland football champions the Kerry football team celebrate their 2014 win with a glamorous gala dinner.

From ballet to bingo, country to comedy and snooker to sean nós there’s always something happening in the hotel. It’s like a cruise ship on land – a party that never sleeps. It’s Christmas in Killarney and the busiest time of year with a packed schedule of special festive events and of course a visit from Santa. And for New Year’s Eve the 3,500 seater INEC is sold out for Country and Western heartthrob Nathan Carter.