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  Hotels Kinsale, Cork, Hotel Cork, Kinsale - Carlton Hotel Kinsale
Carlton Hotel Kinsale, Cork is the newest and brightest jewel in Carlton's Crown.
The hotel is 20km from Cork International Airport and 30km from the bustling city centre of Cork with on-site Helipad available.
Carlton Hotel Kinsale and Spa, Rathmore Road, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland.
www.carltonkinsalehotel.com   (187 words)

  
 Meet them at the Carlton - Carlton Centre
The idea for the Carlton Centre, comprising the 50-storey office tower with its subterranean retailing and parking areas, and 32-storey hotel, was presented by Hoffe and Ted Sceales, then managing director of South African Breweries, to Anglo American Chairman Harry Oppenheimer, in 1962.
Today the Carlton Centre is such a familiar part of Johannesburg's skyline that many forget, or have never realised, just how extraordinary its construction is. Its design technology stands among the best ever built even by today's standards and it still makes the top 10 of the world's highest reinforced-concrete structures.
'The Carlton Centre is an extraordinary legacy for South Africa, and was built to be precisely that.
www.thepropertymag.co.za /pages/452774491/articles/2005/July/Meet_them_at_the_Carlton_-_Carlton_Centre.asp   (2241 words)

  
 Propnet
The Carlton Centre forms the major part of Propnet’s commercial office and retail component.
Transnet bought the Carlton Centre complex for a bargain price and is pleased to have played a role in bringing people back into the city centre.
The route off the M2 on to Rissik Street, through Marshall Street and into the Carlton Centre parking garage is to have security guards deployed at strategic points.
www.propnet.co.za /Carlton_Centre.htm   (518 words)

  
 Car Rental South Africa with Car Rental Carlton Centre
The Carlton Centre is a skyscraper located in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa.
Construction began in the late 1960's with the demolition of the old Carlton Hotel and the closure of roads to form a city superblock.
Its construction gave further impetus to the nickname that was given to Johannesburg: "the New York of Africa." The Carlton Centre was designed by high-profile US architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
www.rental-car-south-africa.com /locations/car-rental-carlton-centre.php   (1194 words)

  
 Print Article: Blues launch drive to revamp training centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Carlton will launch an ambitious drive to revamp its training facilities at Optus Oval, with Blues president Ian Collins last night describing the current set-up as an embarrassment.
At the Carlton-Richmond game in round 18, the Blues will launch the Carlton Football Club Foundation in a move to upgrade not only the training facilities at Optus Oval - which the club has now left as its onfield home - but also its Hall of Fame.
He said the Blues' current facilities were ranked in the bottom 25 per cent of the league and it was time to rectify that situation.
www.theage.com.au /cgi-bin/common/popupPrintArticle.pl?path=/realfooty/articles/2005/06/11/1118347632988.html   (432 words)

  
 Term paper on Carlton Centre
Portion of the Johannesburg [[Skyline, as viewed from the observation deck of the Carlton Centre]] The Carlton Centre is a skyscraper located in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa.
The building was officially opened in 1973, around the same time as the Sears Tower and some two years after the opening of the World Trade Center.
Its construction gave further impetus to the nickname that was given to Johannesburg: "the New York of Africa." The Carlton Centre was designed by high-profile US architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
www.termpapertopic.org /ca/carlton-centre.html   (210 words)

  
 [7 Pics] S.Africa: My Photos: Another Carlton Centre Bomb Scare??
Because I work in the city centre, and the Carlton Centre (the tallest building in Johannesburg) is across from us, we often see when something strange is happening.
She claimed that she'd heard that a branch of First National Bank inside the Carlton Centre was on fire.
The Carlton Centre just shut all their entrances at a very busy time during the lunch hour.
www.africancrisis.org /ZZZ/ZZZ_News_009069.asp   (492 words)

  
 Carlton Centre - Definition, explanation
Construction began in the late 1960's with the demolition of the old Carlton Hotel and the closure of roads to form a city superblock.
The Carlton Centre was designed by high-profile US architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
Administrative centre with rentable offices, hotel and congress centre in historical building, underground parking in city centre of Bratislava.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/c/ca/carlton_centre.php   (473 words)

  
 Carleton GLBTQ Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Carleton GLBTQ Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity
If you would like to attend the restaurant portion, please RSVP on the Volunteer Board in the Centre and meet at 5pm in the GLBTQ.
If you are planning on attending the movie, please give Felicia $10 by October 20th to reserve your spot.
www.carleton.ca /glbt   (158 words)

  
 About us page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
About Us The Carlton Arts Centre was established in the year 1975.
Carlton Arts Centre caters to all students interested in pottery from the absolute beginners to more experienced members that have been coming back for many years.
Carlton Arts Centre holds an annual exhibition which enables the members, both students and established artists, to display their work and experience the thrill of selling some of their artistic creations.
www.carltonartscentre.com.au /AboutUs.html   (294 words)

  
 £2.8 Million lottery boost for North East school sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Baldersdale Outdoor Education Centre in Middlesbrough will be given a £9,485 face-lift, not only improving the environment of the centre but also making it more secure and accessible.
Carlton Outdoor Education Centre, situated in North York Moors National Park, will be modernised thanks to a cash injection of £317,820 from the Big Lottery Fund.
We need funding to renew and modernise some of the centre's buildings, which were constructed in the 1930's and 1960's to create a centre which meets present day expectations and which has much improved facilities for the disabled.
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk /pr_241104_-pound-2.8_million_lottery_boost_for_nort?fromsearch=-uk   (638 words)

  
 Facelift for Jhb Carlton Hotel
The hotel, part of the ambitious 1970's Carlton Centre complex in Johannesburg's city centre, will now be used for the launch of a new Volkswagen product, a VW spokesman said on Thursday.
The Carlton was once one of the most prestigious hotels in the city, hosting people like Henry Kissinger, US Secretary of State in the Nixon era, and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
It was modelled on a hotel in London and formed the centre of social life in early Johannesburg, according to the book "Meet me at the Carlton" by Eric Rosenthal.
www.news24.com /News24/AnanziArticle/0,,1518-24_1683573,00.html   (416 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Carlton Palmer (born 1965), an ex English professional football player, now a pundit for BBC Sport
Carlton (Arthur Philips) (1881–1942), a noted magician of the early 20th century
Carlton Dramatic Society is an Amdram group in Wimbledon, London
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Carlton   (251 words)

  
 ireland.com - The Irish Times - Wed, Dec 13, 2006 - Henry Street shop makes over €18m
He has since assumed responsibility for the redevelopment of the centre which had become extremely rundown under the management of the other joint owner, Irish Life.
The centre had remained virtually unchanged since it was completed in the 1980s.
O'Reilly's experience in leading the Castlethorn team that developed the successful Dundrum Town Centre has come in handy at the Ilac Centre where a redeveloped frontage on to Mary Street has the high profile fashion retailer H and M as one of the new anchor tenants.
www.ireland.com /newspaper/commercialproperty/2006/1213/1165221949851.html   (483 words)

  
 :: DUSTING OFF THE CARLTON - AND ITS MEMORIES ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
ONCE the Carlton Hotel was a rich status symbol for Johannesburg; an internationally renowned establishment where the moneyed and the famous wined, dined and slept in style.
The five-star hotel - in an upside-down Y-shape that abutted the lofty Carlton Centre, South Africa's tallest building - was always a proud reminder to Joburgers that their hospitality was among the best in the world.
Two years later the entire Carlton Centre complex - including the hotel and the city's biggest parking garage, with the famed ice rink on top - was bought by Transnet from Anglo American for R32-million.
www.joburg.org.za /2004/may/may28_carlton.stm   (1250 words)

  
 REGENERATION -- The Castleford Project
Sagar Street and the section of Carlton Street from Sagar Street to Bridge Street will be closed for six weeks from September 18 as work to replace town centre paving continues.
Contractors CR Reynolds (Construction) Ltd are making good progress with the scheme which is set to transform the town centre area for shoppers and traders as part of the Castleford Project.
Ultimately the town centre is being transformed for everyone's benefit and it is intended that Sagar St and the eastern end of Carlton Street will become areas for pedestrians only.
www.channel4.com /life/microsites/0-9/4homes/castleford/news_110906.html   (336 words)

  
 :: CARLTON CENTRE IS 98% FULL ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
THE Carlton Centre, Johannesburg's best-known landmark, and the city's barometer of confidence in the Central Business District, is 98% full.
Mkhize says that it not a case of people leaving their Sandton offices to move back into the city centre, it's rather that they are staying in Sandton but opening an office in the CBD as well.
Mkhize concludes: "Transnet bought the Carlton Centre complex for a bargain price and is pleased to have played a role in bringing people back into the city centre."
www.joburg.org.za /articles/carlton.stm   (572 words)

  
 DfES, News Centre
Carlton Communications brings scale and experience in running digital channels as well as a range of managerial and financial skills.
With the current planned merger of Carlton and Granada, Teachers’ TV is set to benefit from the streamlining of ITV channel operations and will remain an important asset for Carlton and ITV.
It is the largest graduate school of education in the UK and is a world —class centre for educational enquiry.
www.dfes.gov.uk /pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2003_0239   (1197 words)

  
 Dublin Airport Hotels, Hotels at Dublin Airport, Hotels Near Dublin Airport - Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport is a purpose-built international 4 star hotel with spectacular views over the airport runways.
Everything you could possibly wish for is here, wrapped in an elegant contemporary design and delivered with the highest levels of personal service.
We have 100 deluxe bedrooms and suites, a unique rooftop restaurant with panoramic views and one of the finest menus in the city, complimentary in room broadband, car parking and a shuttle to the airport every 30 minutes with an on-site Helipad.
www.carltondublinairport.com   (125 words)

  
 Car Hire Carlton Centre, Book Now!
Argus Car Hire offers low cost car hire at Carlton Centre in South Africa with the best fully inclusive car hire rates from the world's top 450 car rental companies.
We specialise in car rental in Carlton Centre and other destinations in South Africa.
Book your car hire in Carlton Centre, South Africa from Argus Car Hire - with no cancellation fee and price guarantee.
www.argusrentals.com /Africa/South-Africa/car-rental-car-hire-Carlton-Centre.html   (214 words)

  
 Carlton Hotel Singapore - Preferred Business Class Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Carlton Hotel Singapore unveils its newly renovated Fitness Centre in September 2001.
Nestled in the hub of the central business district, the Carlton Fitness Centre offers a complete range of state-of-the-art equipment suitable for each fitness level.
Its extensive range of services including sauna, steam bath, swimming pool and massage services makes it the ideal and convenient stop for the busy executive to unwind and relax amidst the hustle and bustle of corporate lifestyles.
www.carlton.com.sg /other.htm   (167 words)

  
 Carlton Centre - a phoenix rises - eProp Commercial Property South Africa
Smack bang in the middle of Johannesburg, the Carlton Centre is a symbol of the inner city's rise and fall.
The SA Revenue Service is launching a 5 000 m² regional service centre in the heart of the retail centre and a 2 200 m² Pick 'n Pay will anchor the newly reopened wing.
Retail research conducted for the Carlton Centre last year found that half of the shoppers and office workers surveyed wanted either a supermarket or more national clothing retailers such as Woolworths and Edgars.
www.eprop.co.za /news/article.aspx?idArticle=4140   (867 words)

  
 Massive entry for Carlton Leisure Centre Championships - 15th November 2006 SportFocus news
A total of 120 centres from 36 counties or areas spanning six regions throughout England have entered teams in the Carlton National Leisure Centres Championships, which is being run in association with Central Sports.
Centres from as far apart as Penzance in the South West to Penrith in the North will compete in a tournament aimed at offering casual players the chance to take on opponents beyond their immediate social circle and compete against players from other leisure centres in pursuit of national glory.
Carlton, the badminton arm of Dunlop Slazenger International, are already proactive in the sport, particularly as part of the partnership behind the English National Championships and as the racket of choice of World and Commonwealth champions Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms.
www.sportfocus.com /newspub/story.cfm?ID=21267   (565 words)

  
 :: INTEREST IN CARLTON HOTEL GROWS ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Filming the show at the once-grand Carlton Hotel is a testimony to the renewed interest in the inner city.
In their day, the Carlton Centre and neighbouring Carlton Hotel formed the hub of high society in Johannesburg, and many attempts were made to keep the hotel going before the final decision was taken to close it.
Now, however, the use of the Carlton Hotel for special functions is one sign of the City of Johannesburg's efforts to rejuvenate the inner city.
www.joburg.org.za /2006/mar/mar22_carlton.stm   (724 words)

  
 Carlton Centre Office Tower, Johannesburg
Carlton Centre was sold in 1999 for R33 million (US$3.3 million) and now houses the head office of Transnet, the South African Transport parastatal.
Carlton Centre was the tallest building in the southern hemisphere when completed and is still the tallest building in Africa.
The Carlton Centre is linked to the Carlton Hotel by a below ground shopping centre with over 180 shops as well as an ice skating rink all set below an above ground public plaza.
www.emporis.com /en/wm/bu/?id=103533   (332 words)

  
 Johannesburg Landmarks
The Carlton Centre is the tallest building in Africa.
Excavations for the Carlton were started in January 1967, and took two years to complete.
Although occupation of the Centre began in 1971, it was not until 1974 that most of the construction was completed - at a cost of over R88 million.
www.amethyst.co.za /JhbLandmarks   (2739 words)

  
 Student Travel Information & Discounts - Events: Top of Africa, Carlton Centre (Top of Africa, Carlton Centre, ...
With an observation deck on its 50th floor, the Carlton Centre is the tallest building in Africa and provides fantastic views of Johannesburg.
When the building opened in 1973 it was the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere.Since it was acquired by Transnet, the resultant rejuvenation of the building, now running at near capacity, has been reflected in Johannesburg's business quarter, over which it towers.
The building also houses a hotel, cinemas and the city centre's biggest shopping centre, but the real highlight is the stunning view from the top, across an ever-expanding Johannesburg, to the remains of the mines that made its wealth and Gauteng province beyond.
www.isic.org /sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=152877   (183 words)

  
 Carlton Arts Centre Home page
One of the oldest art forms is taught at the Carlton Arts Centre.
The Carlton Arts Centre offers classes for beginners, intermediate or advanced students in the use of the potter's wheel.
Learn to use clay shaped by hand, or in slab or extruded form to create functional, free form and sculptural pieces.
www.carltonartscentre.com.au   (91 words)

  
 Family Planning Centre, Carlton Melbourne Australia - Abortion Clinics OnLine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Family Planning Centre was set up in 1983 by Dr. ChristineHealy to provide a fertility control service sensitive to women'sneeds.
The Family Planning Centre is a registered day procedure centreapproved by the Victorian Government.
In 1969 Justice Menhennit ruled that abortion was legal to protectthe life or health of the woman.
www.gynpages.com /fpc   (224 words)

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