In PICTURES: Laois hotel in Portaloise celebrate staff

Midlands Park Hotel celebrated the dedication and commitment of its team as 56 employees were honoured at the hotel’s annual Long Service Awards on Tuesday, November 19 - READ more about the event below photo - tap NEXT or ARROW to see PHOTOS from the event in Portlaoise supplied to the Leinster Express Laois Live. 

The hotel said the ceremony paid tribute to staff marking service milestones ranging from three to 20 years. Among this year’s honourees were Sandra Brennan, Conference & Events Manager, and Joanna Kuras, Accommodation Team Lead, who both celebrated an impressive 20 years with the four-star hotel. Also recognised were Denis Vaivars, Manager of Kelly’s Steakhouse, and Stacey Corbally, Senior Meetings & Events Executive, each marking a decade of service.

A further 52 team members celebrated over three years with the hotel, including Marketing Manager Vanessa Langford, who reached her five-year milestone.

Hosted in the hotel’s elegant O’More Suite, the annual ceremony and celebratory dinner highlights Midlands Park Hotel’s ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace. This commitment is reflected in its recent achievement of the Fáilte Ireland Employee Excellence Gold Award, received in April of this year.

Colm Neville, owner of Midlands Park Hotel, was delighted to host the event, saying: “Our success is built on the dedication and professionalism of our people, many of whom have been with us for years, even decades. I feel truly privileged to work alongside such a committed team, and it gives me immense pride to recognise their outstanding service and loyalty.”