![Alex, Gardener Ashford Castle Alex, Gardener Ashford Castle](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/lgucxujb/alex-gardener-ashford-castle.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d9d43bb92d8f30, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/lgucxujb/alex-gardener-ashford-castle.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d9d43bb92d8f30 2x)
An interview with Head Gardener Alex Lavarde
Get acquainted with Head Gardener Alex Lavarde, the man behind the incredible Kitchen Garden at Ashford Castle.
![Nigel O'Reilly Nigel O'Reilly](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/qc3pz2xw/nigel-oreilly-image.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d9db4910aa44b0, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/qc3pz2xw/nigel-oreilly-image.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&v=1d9db4910aa44b0 2x)
Meet Nigel O'Reilly: our master Goldsmith
Meet Nigel O'Reilly, the resident jewellery designer and goldsmith at Ashford Castle who blends ancient and modern techniques with vibrant gemstones.
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Characters of the Castle: Magdalena Kowalik
Meet Magdalena Kowalik, the latest feature of our Characters of the Castle campaign.
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Characters of the Castle: Shane Adams
Meet Shane Adams, the latest feature of our Characters of the Castle campaign.
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The characters of the Castle: Vincent D’Souza
Meet Vincent D’Souza, the Night Manager here at Ashford Castle and the latest feature in our The Characters of the Castle campaign.
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Characters of the Castle: Noli Alngohuro
Meet our most recent Character of the Castle, Noli Alngohuro.
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Introducing Ashford Castle's New Executive Chef
Renowned chef, Liam Finnegan takes the helm in Ashford Castle's world-renowned kitchens.
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Characters of the Castle: Rose Tuffy
Meet our most recent Character of the Castle, Rose Tuffy.
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The characters of the Castle: Gabriel Tuffy
Meet Gabriel, our Kitchen Porter at Ashford Castle whose time with us began over twenty-years ago.
![Cindy Mullarkey at Ashford Castle Cindy Mullarkey at Ashford Castle](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/hl0jivd1/cindy.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.52255639097744366,0.30921201079734917&v=1d8f410d2262940, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/hl0jivd1/cindy.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.52255639097744366,0.30921201079734917&v=1d8f410d2262940 2x)
The characters of the Castle: Cindy Mullarkey
Meet Cindy, our Accounts Assistant at Ashford Castle who is a cherished team member.
![Emer O'Connor Emer O'Connor](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/hlxdl5kn/emer-o-connor.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.49373433583959897,0.41223327471939486&v=1d848f3b9f9ac70, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/hlxdl5kn/emer-o-connor.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.49373433583959897,0.41223327471939486&v=1d848f3b9f9ac70 2x)
The characters of the Castle: Emer O'Connor
Meet Emer, treasured Kitchen Assistant at Ashford Castle who has worked with us for 25 years.
![A headshot Catherine Kenny A headshot Catherine Kenny](https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/ymijjghy/catherine-kenny.jpg?width=224&height=251&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.48833333333333334,0.44111111111111112&v=1d6effa707b4e80, https://prod-media.redcarnationhotels.com/media/ymijjghy/catherine-kenny.jpg?width=448&height=502&format=jpg&quality=80&rxy=0.48833333333333334,0.44111111111111112&v=1d6effa707b4e80 2x)
The characters of the Castle: Catherine Kenny
Meet Catherine Kenny, our Rooms Division Manager at Ashford.