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The Newpark Hotel, A Great Place to Work

Newpark Hotel Kilkenny is proud to announce two prestigious workplace accolades, official certification as a Great Place to Work™ and inclusion in the 2025 list of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality. These honours coincide with a major internal milestone, as the hotel celebrates over 1,000 years of combined staff service, recognised recently at a Long Service Awards ceremony honouring team members with tenures ranging from five to 40 years. These awards reflect the hotel’s deep commitment to fairness, wellbeing, and long-term support for its people. The Great Place to Work™ Certification is awarded based on anonymous employee feedback and a review of workplace practices, while the Best Workplaces in Hospitality list celebrates organisations that prioritise innovation, leadership, and employee experience. People are the heart of everything we do at the Newpark Hotel and these awards are a testament to the incredible team that makes Newpark such a special place to work.”

Great Places to Work Award

Culture Overview

At Newpark Hotel, our culture is built on warmth, teamwork, and a genuine passion for hospitality. We’re more than just a workplace, we’re a team that truly cares about one another. We believe that when we support our colleagues, we deliver the exceptional service our guests have come to expect. This philosophy is at the heart of everything we do, from our daily interactions to our award-winning guest experiences. Guided by our motto, “Let our family look after yours,” we foster a welcoming and supportive environment where every team member feels valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow.

Our dedication to excellence is championed through the Flynn Hotels PRIDE program, which upholds our core values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence. These principles shape not only how we work, but how we support and develop our people. From hands-on training and external development opportunities to staff recognition initiatives and wellness programs, we continuously invest in our team because we believe our people are the heart of the Newpark experience.

Whether you’re starting your hospitality journey or looking for the next step in your career, Newpark Hotel offers a dynamic, inspiring environment where passion is recognised, potential is nurtured, and success is celebrated.