Today I got the official list from Fáilte Ireland and decided that it would be a good idea to share with our readers. I’ll start with the five star properties and list other classifications in the coming days:

5 Stars Hotels in Ireland

County Clare
DROMOLAND CASTLE
County Cork
CASTLEMARTYR RESORT
HAYFIELD MANOR HOTEL
SHERATON FOTA ISLAND Hotel & SPA
THE KINGSLEY HOTEL
County Dublin
CONRAD HOTEL
DYLAN HOTEL www.dylan.ie
FITZWILLIAM HOTEL
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL DUBLIN
MERRION HOTEL
RADISSON SAS ST HELENS HOTEL
THE SHELBOURNE
THE WESTBURY HOTEL
THE WESTIN DUBLIN
County Galway
GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL
THE G HOTEL
 County Kerry 
AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL & SPA
DUNLOE CASTLE HOTEL
EUROPE HOTEL & RESORT
KILLARNEY PARK HOTEL
MUCKROSS PARK HOTEL & CLOISTER’S SPA
PARK HOTEL KENMARE
SHEEN FALLS LODGE
County Kildare
KILDARE HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB (The K Club)
County Kilkenny
LYRATH ESTATE
County Laois
HERITAGE GOLF & SPA RESORT
County Limerick
ADARE MANOR HOTEL AND GOLF RESORT   www.adare.ie
LIMERICK MARRIOTT HOTEL
County Mayo
ASHFORD CASTLE HOTEL
County Wexford
MONART DESTINATION SPA
County Wicklow
MARRIOTT DRUIDS GLEN HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB
RITZ CARLTON POWERSCOURT

Following the success of his performance last year, Julian Lloyd Webber returns to Sheen Falls with a new beautiful programme of classical music.
One of the world’s most popular solo cellists; Julian has premiered more than 50 unique works for cello and has inspired new composition by composers such as Malcolm Arnold, Joaquin Rodrigo, James MacMillian and Philip Glass.
At Sheen Falls, Julian will perform favourite classics by Bach, Brahms, Faure, Saint Saens and Elgar, jazz greats Cleo Laine, Stephane Grappelli and Elton John in addition to works, of course, by his brother Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The Sheen Falls Lodge is a classically appointed country manor and is one of Ireland’s most popular 5 star properties. It is magnificently set overlooking the cascading waters of the Sheen Falls and the waters of Kenmare River with a backdrop of the mighty Cara Mountains just outside the colourful village of Kenmare in County Kerry. An atmosphere of soothing serenity permeates the Sheen Falls Lodge. Harmonious colours, sumptuous sofas and the warmth of a roaring log fire greet you in reception, while throughout resident’s lounges cozy comforts conspire to create an experience of relaxed luxury.

Sheen Falls Lodge is presenting a two night package with a recital each evening. Arriving on the Friday evening, guests will be offered the chance to meet the eminent musician for a drinks reception in the Drawing Room followed by a pre-dinner recital before a relaxing dinner in the elegant dining room, La Cascade Restaurant. On Saturday guests can explore Kenmare or enjoy some of the estate’s outdoor pursuits such as clay pigeon shooting or golf on one of the nearby courses. The evening begins with a tour of the hotel’s wine cellar and wine tasting which recently scooped the “Wine Experience of The Year” Gold Award at the Hotel & Catering Review Awards 2008 with sommelier, Damien Trinckquel. This will be followed with an early dinner in La Cascade restaurant prior to Julian’s musical performance. On Sunday, attune yourself to the refreshing river-side walks, entwining forest pathways and glistening waterfalls after a sumptuous breakfast.

Don’t miss Julian Lloyd Webber in this unique recital with renowned piano accompanist Pam Chowham.

Cost per person for 2 nights: €590 sharing a Deluxe Room.