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Deirdre McGlone, Managing Director, Harvey’s Point
Deirdre McGlone, Managing Director, Harvey’s Point, talks of running a hotel and keeping the award-winning name on trend.
My first job was working in a bar at the age of thirteen, in my local town of Ballintra, outside Donegal Town. I truly enjoyed serving pints and having conversations with the old farmers. Little did I know that this was the beginning of my career in the catering/ hospitality business. Being awarded the coveted title of Donegal Person of the Year 2016. This was the highlight of my professional and personal career (to date!). Empowering my team. Live life to the full. Enjoy the moment. I am fortunate to love what I do, in the place that I love and with the people I love. In relation to my team, we have a strong, familial but professional connection. We all share a culture of caring, teamwork and customer excellence. Marissa Carter – CEO of the top-selling international beauty brand Cocoa Brown Tan. Firstly, they would be fabulous shoes! Secondly, and most importantly, I greatly admire Marissa, because in addition to being a highly-successful woman in business, she is humble and down to earth. She also gives back in terms of her support of other women in business in the Going For Growth community. I love walking in the beautiful hills of Donegal and a glass of fine wine does the trick, too! Work hard. Keep learning. Have fun. We intend to celebrate our thirty years in business milestone next year with a big party and the launch of a book, Thirty Years of Welcomes, outlining the history of Harvey’s Point and showcasing our team – the people who share our story and our success. There is potential for further development in terms of additional bedrooms and a nature/wellness facility for guests.Q. What was your first job?
Q. What would you regard as your greatest achievement to date?
Q. In three words or less, how do you define success?
Q. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Q. How do you motivate yourself and your staff?
Q. If you could step into the shoes of one business person for a day, who would it be and why?
Q. How do you relax?
Q. What’s your motto?
Q. What are your aspirations for the future of the business?
In relation to my team, we have a strong, familial but professional connection. We all share a culture of caring, teamwork and customer excellence.
Harvey’s Point is an multi-award-winning hotel situated in Donegal:
- Trivago’s No. 1 Hotel in Ireland 2016–2018
- 2 AA Rosettes 2017-2018
- TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards No. 1 in Ireland 2013–2017
- Georgina Campbell Hotel of the Year 2017
- AA Red Star Award 2017
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