Dromoland Castle

Dromoland Castle is one of Ireland's finest castle hotels. It is one of the few castle hotels that can trace its ownership back through history to Gaelic Irish families of royal heritage. The Castle offers guests' superior accomodation with a mix of Rooms & Suites to choose from. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, absolute luxury and exceptional service Dromoland Castle is the fairytale Irish castle experience. The castle is just 8 miles from Shannon International Airport and directly linked to all major motorways, making it an ideal base from which to explore the exceptional beauty of the West Coast of Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way. The castle is also close to the rugged magnificence of the Unesco Global geopark the Burren and Cliffs of Moher and the vibrant cities of Limerick and Galway are all in close proximity.

Through your bedroom window, the grounds of the Estate are spread magnificently before your eyes. Each guest room enjoys its own individual personality, blending period decoration with today's modern amenities. Dromoland bedrooms give an uncommon degree of comfort to guests, it is refreshing to relax and reflect on the enjoyments of the day in the comfort of your room and perhaps call Room Service to deliver canapés and champagne before dinner.

Dining at Dromoland is always an occasion. It is also a culinary delight; the quality of the food and service is renowned the world over with a special focus on working with local producer and artisans. There is something special for all tastes, a six-course dinner celebration in Dromoland's signature restaurant the Earl of Thomond, an Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room or a light snack in the Country Club, all can be enjoyed in wonderfully grand but relaxed settings.The Earl of Thomond Restaurant offers a relaxed but elegant dining experience.The Fig Tree Restaurant offers a wonderful variety of dining, from 12 noon to 10pm. The menu and presentation have been created for more informal dining, in contrast to the award-winning Earl of Thomond Restaurant.

In accordance with our reputation for fine cuisine, Dromoland's wine list has been meticulously selected to uphold this standard of excellence. Formerly the Castle library, the Cocktail Bar at the top of the main Gallery now provides the cosy setting for pleasures of a less literary nature. Candlelit by evening, Irish ballads provide the background for after-dinner drinks to complete your evening.

Dromoland offers guests a wide range of leisure pursuits, most of which can be organised in advance right here at the hotel. On the estate, guests can enjoy superb golf, tennis, fishing, shooting and boating while our beautiful gardens and secluded woodlands offer any number of opportunities for jogging, cycling or for a leisurely stroll. Should your tastes extend to more adventurous pastimes like horse riding or deep-sea fishing, we'll be happy to advise and organise on your behalf.