A hideaway for all seasons
Ireland’s most magical address, Dromoland Castle has been welcoming guests since the 16th century. The ancestral home of the O’Briens of Dromoland, whose lineage dates back 1,000 years to Brian Boru, one of the last High Kings of Ireland, we’ve got nobility and hospitality in our DNA.
From the imposing baronial façade to our startling interiors, you’ll find a world of historic grandeur underpinned by the finest modern comforts. With lavish decor, indulgent dining, fabulous views and magnificent bedrooms, this is a place to feel at home.
Behind our warm Irish welcome is the belief that every guest is royalty. Stroll the 450-acre estate. Tee off on our world class golf course. Take afternoon tea by a roaring fire. Relax in our intimate spa. Enjoy delicious cuisine. No matter what your preference, at Dromoland Castle there’s no escaping the sense that you are walking in the shadows of kings.
The pinnacle of excellence, come in the knowledge that all your expectations will be met. A remarkable retreat with an easy elegance, it’s time to make Dromoland Castle a part of your story.
It’s time to make Dromoland Castle a part of your story
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- Seasonal
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- special occasions
Halloween At The Castle
Book a memorable family break with our fun-filled two-night itinerary, which includes all the best seasonal favourites. Think bonfires, a treasure hunt, Hallowe’en games, fancy dress disco, movie night and treats galore. The perfect opportunity to book some family fun with lashings of luxury.
Christmas At The Castle 2021
Join us for the delights of the festive season, our three-night break with festive dining events, games and entertainment to get the whole family into the spirit of Christmas and when it is time to unwind, our picturesque grounds and cosy setting make it the ultimate country retreat for your Christmas break.
Thanksgiving 2021
Thanksgiving means many things to different people but for most, the holiday of Thanksgiving is synonymous with a enjoying a special meal with friends and family. We are delighted to offer a special two-day Thanksgiving Package at Dromoland Castle.
Apartment Living
Dromoland Castle offers Apartment living with Five star Experience. At Dromoland you can expect flawless service, luxury accommodation and a comfortable atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.
Spa Bliss Escape
Within the timelessness of these 16th century Castle walls, let yourself be drawn into a world of deep relaxation. Indulge and enjoy a 55-minute spa treatment -A refined treat to truly de-stress!
Stay & Play
Enjoy a nights luxury accommodation, a play on our Championship golf course, a steak dinner in our Golf Clubhouse and a Full Irish Breakfast the following morning.
Well-being Two Night Spa Escape
Escape to Dromoland Castle for a Spa break. Where better to switch off from the modern world into this 16th Century Castle.
Milestone Celebrations
Why not join us in this magical castle and let us help you celebrate your special occasion whether it be a birthday or anniversary.
Hawk Walks at The Castle
One-night bed and breakfast. One hour hawk walk on the estate. Fly, handle and interact with our collection of raptors and owls. Dinner in The Earl of Thomond Restaurant.
The Perfect Proposal
Planning on making the ultimate commitment? Come to Dromoland Castle and let us set the scene for a fairy tale proposal like no other.
Royal Family Falconry Experience
Treat your family to two nights family accommodation with full Irish breakfast each morning at Dromoland Castle. Enjoy a Family Falconry Experience which includes the opportunity to handle and fly the bird during your one hour family falconry experience.
Acres of Happiness
Stay at Dromoland Castle for two nights and enjoy a complimentary dinner on one evening during your stay. While at the Castle explore the 450 acres of our countryside estate, with its woodland walks, walled gardens and country pursuits.
Dine & Dream
From the moment you drive through the Estate and see the castle at the end of the beautiful sweeping drive, you can be guaranteed a very special stay. Enjoy the Luxury surroundings of Dromoland Castle Hotel.
Three For Two
The moment you swing through the gates of Dromoland Castle, you’ll sense the magic. This Autumn stay two nights with us and enjoy a complimentary 3rd night.
Legendary Castles
There has never been a better time to enjoy a stay at Ashford Castle and Dromoland Castle, which are part of Ireland’s great history and each of which has been sensitively restored and designed to combine the buildings’ original features with modern luxuries and exceptional touches.
Time With Mum
Escape from reality and slip away to Dromoland Castle for a truly memorable midweek treat. Spoil your mum with 48 hours of quality time with our special wellbeing package, including spa treatments, a fabulous dinner in The Earl of Thomond restaurant and hours to enjoy the beauty and serenity of our 450-acre estate.
Girlie Getaway
Grab your best pals and plan a relaxing and restorative midweek break together. Catch up over spa treatments, long walks around the 450-acre estate and a glamorous girl’s dinner in The Earl of Thomond restaurant.
24 Hour Castle Stay
Enjoy a full 24 hour stay at Dromoland Castle, giving you the time to enjoy the wide range of activities available on the beautiful 450-acre estate. You decided your check in time and check out exactly 24 hours later.
4 Nights For 3
Stay 3 nights and get the 4th night free. Make Dromoland your home from home this summer and enjoy all the pleasure of the Castle and its 450 acre estate with wonderful estate activities.
New Year At The Castle
Shake off 2021 and welcome the dawn of 2022 Dromoland Castle is the perfect choice for a New Year celebration of luxury and elegance.
Mini Moon
Why not celebrate your mini-moon at Ireland’s most magical address, at Dromoland Castle we know a thing or two about special occasions.
Reunite
Now is the time to plan a Family Summer Getaway, Enjoy a discount of 15% off our Best available rates when booking 3 rooms or more.
Reconnect With Nature
Enjoy a culinary exploration of Ireland’s edible landscape through foraging walks. Walks are individually tailored by County Clare horticulture tutor and guide, whose bountiful local knowledge inevitably leads you to adventures down lesser known old Irish laneways and deserted beaches. Within visually stunning, secret panoramas of wide open skies, rolling green fields and blue waters,…
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Many of you will have had the pleasure of meeting Marie Chawke, our Director of Business Development and a key member of Dromoland Castle since 2017.
Energetic, hard working and much-loved, on August 26th 2020 Marie was diagnosed with Stage Three hormone cancer. Determined to weather the storm with her upbeat attitude, she began a course of fortnightly chemotherapy that ran from September through to December 17th. “Keeping a good positive frame of mind was key,” Marie explains. “I always felt and told myself that I was going to get better and had my wonderful team of doctors telling me I was going to get better.” Marie acknowledges that she was also surrounded by an incredible support network of family, friends and colleagues.
This Friday, Marie reaches an important milestone as she completes her final radiotherapy session. The whole Dromoland Castle family is so proud of our fearless friend and colleague, as expressed by our General Manager, Mark Nolan. “Marie, you have dealt with your illness with grace, poise and that great determination and zest for life that you show at every opportunity. We are fortunate to have you as one of our most valued members of the team and are very grateful for all you do for us. As you round the last hurdle, we will celebrate together as we all get back to doing what we do best. Keep well and thank you.”
Click the link in our bio to read Marie’s full story! 💕
Dorothea Madden, our Head Gardener, checking the levels of rain fall in the Walled Gardens. This is recorded daily and sent to the Met Office in Dublin on a monthly basis. A tradition here at the Castle for more than 80 years!
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Dromoland Castle is the perfect spot for a memorable family holiday. You can indulge in the best of country pursuits such as falconry and archery, while enjoying the finest of Irish hospitality. From laid back strolls and gentle cycling to horse trekking, tennis and 18 challenging holes of golf, you won’t need to leave our grounds to have fun.
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Part of Dromoland's magic is our magnificent 450-acre estate.
This week at the Castle, we have been busy preparing our new walking and foraging trails around our grounds.
We are working in collaboration with Oonagh O'Dwyer of @wildkitchen_lahinch on our new foraging trails. Immediately you will be wrapped within the fun, informative, passionate and enthusiastic care that easily comes to Oonagh, this is an opportunity for you to learn about all things wild including many edible types of wild herbs, roots, flowers, fruits and nuts growing across the estate.
Visit our stories to discover what can be found on our grounds! 🌱🌿🍃
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"The greatest adventure is what lies ahead."
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‘Sometimes we need to disconnect in order to reconnect with what matters.’
Our 450-acres of happiness are yours, ready to discover.
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Enjoy a flavour of the Castle at home with our 'Dromoland Rich Dark Chocolate Easter Cake'.
The perfect way to treat yourself or a loved one this Easter.
Available for collection only on Sunday, 4th April from 12pm to 4pm.
Limited numbers available.
Click the link in our bio to order yours today! ✨
#MyDromoland #CountyClare #Easter2021
This #InternationalWhiskeyDay, we would like to celebrate our Cooraclare friends and neighbours at The Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Company.
Located just 40 minute’s drive from our Castle, the vision of JJ Corry is to respect tradition but embrace change. They aim to resurrect the lost art of Irish Whiskey Bonding and seek to emulate the conditions of ageing and blending used by Irish Whiskey Bonders of old while still applying modern day know-how. JJ Corry want to bring back the lost flavours of Independent Irish Whiskey, while bringing unique flavours to market for the modern whiskey drinker.
The warm welcome from the McGuane family to their beautiful farm awaits our guests from the Castle. The distillery is located within a 15th century barn, one of the McGuane expert guides shares insights into the history of whiskey bonding in County Clare, the Irish whiskey bonding tradition and about the namesake, JJ Corry, who enjoyed a thriving whiskey bonding business in the county during the 18th century.
We are thrilled to have collaborated with JJ Corry and guests can now enjoy a bottle of the finest single malt and single cask Irish whiskey bonded in this very unique location along the Wild Atlantic Way. Irish whiskey bonding is the practice of sourcing whiskey from third party Irish distilleries before maturing it on-site and then finishing or blending it to create unique stand-alone whiskeys. The JJ Corry, Dromoland Castle Blend is a unique 17-year-old single cask single malt and can be enjoyed from the comfort of Dromoland Castle's Cocktail Bar or purchased from the hotel.
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𝐼𝑡'𝑠 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒! ✨
(This competition is now closed.)
To celebrate the launch of our Easter Afternoon Tea To-Go, we are giving you the chance to win an afternoon tea for two for pick up from Dromoland Castle on Sunday, 4th April between 12pm and 4pm.
Including the sweetest confections, scrumptious finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and homemade jams. This is a feast fit for royalty.
To enter our competition, all you have to do is like this post and share to your story tagging us, share with someone in the comments who you would like to share your afternoon tea with for an extra entry!
The winner will be announced on Monday, 29th March at 5pm.
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Brighter mornings, longer evenings, flowers and leaves peeping through; spring has arrived at Dromoland Castle and with it the promise of fresh starts and new beginnings.
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Introducing our Easter Afternoon Tea To-Go.
Enjoy a special treat from Dromoland Castle this Easter Sunday. Including the sweetest confections, scrumptious finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and homemade jams. This is a feast fit for royalty.
Available to collect from Dromoland Castle between 12pm and 4pm on Sunday, 4th April!
Limited numbers available.
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Three generations! ✨
Moments to treasure, captured at Dromoland Castle!
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Did you know that today marks #NationalProposalDay? 💍
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The romantics at Dromoland Castle have tailored your dream proposal from beginning to end at Ireland's most magical address. Upon an afternoon arrival, you will be greeted by Dave, from the Dromoland School of Falconry and explore the estate on a Hawk Walk, arriving at the Lilypond for the highly anticipated surprise proposal. A clever Hawk will deliver the ring, a truly unforgettable experience. A photographer will also be on hand to capture your special moment! 📷
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"May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you, wherever you go." ☘️💚
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit – Wishing you and yours a wonderful St Patrick’s Day.
#MyDromoland #HappyStPatricksDay #GlobalGreening #StPatricksDay2021 #IrelandOnParade #LoveIreland
This March 17th, Dromoland Castle is celebrating our rich Irish heritage, as we send out greetings across the world.
From our family to yours, we send the warmest of Irish wishes, for a joyful and fun St Patrick’s Day celebration.
We look forward to welcoming you back to county Clare one day, and making magical new Irish memories.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit – Wishing you and yours a wonderful St Patrick’s Day.
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At the time of year when the world stops to celebrate all things Irish, we would like to kick off the week of St Patrick’s Day by celebrating a few of our local Irish suppliers and sharing signature Castle recipes for you to recreate in the comfort of your own home. Our menus feature the finest seasonal and local produce and we’re proud to work with the best of Irish ingredients.
At Dromoland Castle, no matter how you dine, where you dine or when you dine, delivering creative Irish cuisine is at the heart of everything we do.
Check the link in our bio to view recipes! 🍽💚
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Wishing all mothers, near or far, a Happy Mother's Day from all of the team at Dromoland Castle.
While we can’t welcome guests to Dromoland Castle for the usual celebrations to mark this day, we are delighted to have played some small part with our Afternoon Tea To-Go and would like to thank everyone for their support.
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Looking to catch-up with your very best friend? Time for some me time with mum? Spoil her with 48-hours of quality time at Ireland’s most magical address. Treat her to the Dromoland Castle wellbeing package, truly pampering her. From luxurious spa treatments to a fabulous dinner in The Earl of Thomond restaurant and hours to enjoy the beauty and serenity of our 450-acre estate, the 'Time with Mum' package will have your mum feeling like the one-in-a-million she already is to you.
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A Dromoland Castle gift card is the perfect way to spoil mum this Mother's s Day. For something to look forward to this Summer, choose from special treats, like afternoon tea for two or dinner at The Earl of Thomond restaurant, or select a gift card with a value of your choice. Our spa treatments are popular gifts too, while the ultimate present is a voucher for an overnight stay.
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Let's mark International Women's Day by honouring each of the women who help to make Dromoland Castle the place that it is, and a 'home from home' for so many across the world.
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Here's to celebrating empowered women, equality, equal opportunities, and uniqueness for all. 🥂💐
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