One of the top luxury hotels of the world, Dromoland Castle
in Co. Clare, dates back to the 16th Century and is the ancestral home
of the O'Brien clan, direct descendants of the last High King of
Ireland; Brian Boru.
Dromoland is one of the most romantic and picturesque
castles you will find, with a rich depth of history going back to the
Gaelic Irish royalty of old. Set within a private estate, Dromoland Castle
is one of Ireland's and the world's finest hotels and has
played hosts to Princes and Presidents, including George W Bush on his
recent visit to Ireland.
As you'd expect Dromoland offers the utmost in luxury,
blending old world elegance with modern day comforts and a complete range
of facilities, activities and services. Priceless reminders of Dromoland's
history can be found throughout the castle, furnished with fine antiques,
splendid wood and stone carvings and original oil paintings. Each of the
fabulously appointed guest rooms have been individually designed with
meticulous detail, enjoying the finest of furnishings mixing old world
charm with very modern amenities and each has magical views across Dromoland's
grounds.
Dromoland's award-winning Earl of Thomond Restaurant
offers a relaxed but elegant gastronomic experience. Considered one of
the finest restaurants in Ireland, its menu is renowned for its creativity
and its culinary excellence is complimented by a fine selection of wines.
While the Fig Tree Restaurant offers a less formal approach and the Castle
Library is the perfect setting for a Cocktail Bar, with gently burning
log fire, candlelit in the evening and hosting Irish Ballads, providing
the background for after dinner drinks.
Dromoland Castle offers a huge selection of activities.
Surrounding the Castle is Dromoland's 18-hole parkland golf course,
while the castles other sporting pursuits include fishing, horse riding,
archery and clay pigeon shooting.
Nearby are the popular visitor attractions of Bunratty
Castle & Folk Park, the Cliffs of Moher and the scenic beauty of the
Burren, while Dromoland Castle is just 8 miles from Shannon Airport.
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