Women in hospitality: Balancing work and life at the helm

Carol Barrett runs Dunmore House Hotel, which has been in her family since 1934.

The Kingsley has 131 bedrooms, 19 apartments, conference, and meeting suites for up to 350 people as well as a spa and fitness club.

One major change the Dublin native has had to navigate, is becoming a mum 18 months ago – only then did she fully appreciate the challenges the industry presents to achieving work/home balance.