Patrick Kickham-Lennon, deputy general manager of Gorey’s Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort, has been elected chair of the south-east branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), which represents hotels and guesthouses across counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary.
Originally from Wexford, Kickham-Lennon has a hotel career spanning over 20 years.
“I look forward to working with Patrick during his term to deliver our key priorities in relation to economic growth, leadership in sustainability, and supporting people development within our sector,” said Michael Magner, IHF president.
Background
Prior to joining the Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort in 2017, Kickham-Lennon was director of food and beverage at Druids Glen Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, in Co. Wicklow.
Previously, he held the positions of resort operations manager at Mount Wolseley Hotel & Golf Resort, in Co. Carlow, and deputy general manager of the Monart Destination Spa, in Co. Wexford.
Kickham-Lennon is a graduate of Cathal Brugha FET College, UCD Professional Academy and Griffith College.
‘Integral Role’
“I am honoured and humbled to have been elected chair of the south-east branch of the Irish Hotels Federation by my branch peers,” said Kickham-Lennon.
“Throughout the south-east, hotels and guesthouses play an integral role in the social landscape, local tourism, and wider economy.”
Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort
Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort is located on its own parkland by the Ballymoney shore.
The destination resort has 102 bedrooms and 30 self-catering courtyard suites. Dining options include the Greenroom Restaurant and Village Bar & Grill, and guests can relax in the resort’s multi-award-winning Oceo Spa.
