{"id":11218,"date":"2026-03-04T20:02:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spas.ie\/blog\/?p=11218"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:39:22","slug":"irish-mothers-choose-relaxation-at-the-spa-over-dinner-with-their-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spas.ie\/blog\/irish-mothers-choose-relaxation-at-the-spa-over-dinner-with-their-partner","title":{"rendered":"Irish Mums Would Choose Relaxation at the Spa Over Dinner with Their Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What do Irish women want? <\/strong>A day of relaxation it seems!<strong> <\/strong>Spas.ie conducted a nationwide survey which revealed that <strong>70% of Irish women<\/strong> would choose a day of \u2018me-time\u2019 at a spa over a romantic dinner with their partner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey, which polled <strong>1,000 Irish women<\/strong>, clearly indicates a strong preference for self-care and relaxation, or perhaps a much-needed break from work and home stress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIt\u2019s not surprising to see these results\u201d<\/em>, said <strong>Roisin Murphy, Spa Manager at The Spa at Aghadoe Heights<\/strong>. <em>\u201cWe notice many mothers arriving, stressed and rushed, often coming straight from a hectic school run,\u201d but \u201cpost-treatment are completely relaxed and grounded.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><br><\/em>For many mothers <em>\u201cit\u2019s not just about the treatment \u2014 it\u2019s about feeling cared for, even for a few hours\u201d <\/em>says <strong>Dara Mollooly, Spa Manager, Johnstown Estate Hotel &amp; Spa.<\/strong><em> <\/em>&nbsp;<em>\u201ca spa day has become the one space where they can truly switch off\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where better to experience down-time than in the sanctuary of a spa? The power of treatments such as massage, facials or wellness rituals are consistently scientifically documented as healing, mood and wellbeing boosters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Juan Cullen, Director of Spas.ie<\/strong>, notes that over 90% of their Spa Gift Vouchers are purchased for women. <em>&#8220;Messages such as &#8216;<\/em><strong><em>relax on me<\/em><\/strong><em>,&#8217; <\/em><strong><em>&#8216;for all that you do,<\/em><\/strong><em>&#8216; or <\/em><strong><em>&#8216;enjoy baby-free-time&#8217; <\/em><\/strong><em>clearly indicate that Irish mums are in need of a well-deserved spa break,&#8221;<\/em> says Cullen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Give women what they want this Mother\u2019s Day!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spas across Ireland are experts at caring for Irish mothers, with many offering dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/spas.ie\/spas\/packages\/mothers-day\">Mother&#8217;s Day Spa Packages<\/a> tailored for that special woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spas.ie\/gift_vouchers\">Spas.ie Gift Vouchers<\/a> are the perfect way to say &#8220;thanks mum.&#8221; Each voucher unlocks a world of wellness and can be used at any of Ireland&#8217;s top 77 spas, for anything from a relaxing massage to an opulent overnight spa escape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do Irish women want? 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