Hodson Bay Hotel are delighted to announce the promotion of Johnny Connaughton to General Manager. Johnny’s journey at Hodson Bay Hotel began in 2015 as a Food & Beverage Assistant in the Restaurant, in 2016 he grasped the opportunity to participate in the Trainee Manager programme, progressing to Guest Relations Manager shortly after this.

He then went on to work in several 4* & 5* properties around Ireland as F&B Manager, Conference & Banqueting Manager and Operations Manager. He returned to Hodson Bay Hotel in September 2022 as Deputy General Manager, and the Hodson Bay Group are delighted to see him now progress to General Manager.

Commenting on the promotion, Tim Hayes, Managing Director, Hodson Bay Hotel said “Johnny is an excellent example of how young people can progress in the hotel industry and in particular within our Group. I am delighted we have had the opportunity to welcome him back and I wish him all the success for his future at Hodson Bay Group”.

The year so far has already proven successful for Hodson Bay Hotel, having received Great Place to Work certification and the Excellent Employer Award by Failte Ireland.

The Hodson Bay Group look forward to witnessing Johnny’s passion, continued leadership, and contributions as General Manager, with lots of exciting plans & projects in the pipeline for the coming months.