E142: Leadership, Hard Work, and Legacy: Building an Irish Hospitality Business

John and Paddy McParland are the humble powerhouse duo behind the Carrickdale and Canal Court Hotels. With over 40 years of experience building and running successful hotels in Ireland, John and Paddy share how they built Carrickdale Hotel and later expanded into Canal Court Hotel in Newry, creating a hospitality legacy that is admired nationwide.They talk about building a business through challenging times from starting in 1983 to managing expansion, floods, and rapid change in hospitality.But what stands out most is their belief in community, work ethic, and respect. You’ll hear how they’ve created businesses that are not only profitable but also rooted in purpose, legacy, and local impact. Managing teams, embracing modernisation, navigating criticism, and creating a culture where people matter are all discussed.Whether you are in hospitality, retail or any form of leadership, this episode is full of insights on longevity in business, legacy-building and the power of genuine human connection in leadership.Links from EpisodeCarrickdale Hotel & Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Location partner for series 12 & 13 - Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September.Canal Court Hotelhttps://www.canalcourthotel.com/ Brought to you in partnership with ScoreApphttp://scoreapp.com/digg Get 50% Off the first month using the discount code digg