Gold ‘Green’ for Killashee

Killashee Hotel in Co Kildare has been awarded a Green Tourism Gold Award, with a score of 81%.

The Green Tourism certification is an internationally-recognised programme that celebrates organisations dedicated to sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Developed and overseen by experienced sustainability experts, the certification provides a practical framework to help businesses make positive environmental impacts, achieve cost savings, enhance their reputation, and gain a competitive edge in the market.

The Green Tourism platform is structured around 15 goals, categorized into three core areas:

• People: Communication and community engagement
• Places: Emphasizing destination, food and drink, and biodiversity
• Planet: Focusing on energy, water, waste, and carbon emissions

Earlier this year, Killashee took a significant step forward in its sustainability journey by establishing a dedicated Green Committee. Over recent months, this team has been instrumental in gathering vital data, raising awareness, and implementing the necessary policies to ensure that the hotel’s green initiatives are both impactful and enduring.

Ger Alley, general manager at Killashee, said:

“This award reflects our deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, which is a cornerstone of our business philosophy. A special acknowledgment goes to our Green Committee members for their unwavering dedication: Greg Kelly, Ciaran O’Connor, Jakub Firley, Laura Kelly, Kenneth Brennan, Jacqui Butler, Magda Egan, Peter Kesztler, Nishal Chennigadoo, Brian Curtis and Prabath Gamage.”