At 12 Parnell Street in Dungarvan, a fine old building that was once where hats were expertly made, has been given a new lease of life. The Hat Maker is a stunning 16-bedroom boutique hotel run by husband-and-wife team Rebecca Queally and David Burke, that champions the handmade with contemporary comforts and has a particularly vibrant and appealing aesthetic. And now, one lucky reader has the chance to win a two-night stay to experience it all.
Perfectly located in the heart of Dungarvan, The Hat Maker opened in May and has quickly become a local gem. With its vibrant design, welcoming atmosphere, and neighbourhood feel, it’s more than a hotel – it’s a celebration of the town’s heritage and creativity.
From here, the very best of Waterford is on your doorstep. Cycle the breathtaking Waterford Greenway, dip into the sea, unwind in the nearby HotPod saunas, or take the Local Link bus to explore Ardmore and beyond. Then return to The Hat Maker’s café-bar for charcuterie, cocktails, and a carefully curated list of French wines in a convivial, design-led setting.
The Hat Maker is a love letter to Dungarvan itself. It’s a celebration of heritage, design, and hospitality, with a distinctively local flavour. By taking a building once central to town life and giving it a brand new purpose, Rebecca and David have created something that feels both timeless and completely of the moment.
So park up, throw away the keys, and let The Hat Maker be your base as you soak up the charm of Dungarvan and all it has to offer.
For your chance to win, simply fill in the from below. Good luck!
Terms & Condition
- The promotion is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion.
- A valid entry consists of a correct answer entered in the form above, accompanied by the entrant’s name, email address and a phone number.
- No applications from agents, third parties, organised groups or applications automatically generated by computer will be accepted. No incomplete, illegible, or corrupted entries will be accepted. No entries not in accordance with the entry instructions will be accepted.
- The Promotion will run from 29/08/2025 to midnight on 14/09/2025 inclusive.
- All entries must be received by the Promotor by no later than midnight on the Closing Date. All competition entries received after the Closing Date are automatically disqualified.
- Promotion limited to one entry per person. No entrant will win more than one prize.
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- The prize is a two-night stay for two at The Hat Maker in Co Waterford with breakfast each morning – delicious pastries from local bakery Dún, smoked salmon, artisan cheeses, granola bowls, and overnight oats, all served in the hotel’s stylish café-bar, an evening of French wine and charcuterie for two featuring locally cured meats and cheeses, and award-winning seasonal and sustainable fish and chips from And Chips by Eunice Power enjoyed by the waterfront.. There will be one winner.
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- In the event of unforeseen circumstances the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for an alternative of equal or greater value.
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