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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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.
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 as well as enjoying a 5% discount on the best available rates.
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,…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Easter Two Night Break
Celebrate Easter in style with Two Nights at Ireland’s Legendary Castle. 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.
Family Easter Break 2021
Celebrate Easter in style with Three Nights Deluxe Accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast each morning.
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.
BFF Escape
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.
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.
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.
Girlie Getaway
Missed out on celebrations with your nearest and dearest friends? You, your closest friends, and a two-night getaway with the most rejuvenating agenda ever. Dromoland Castle is the perfect destination for your girlie getaway.
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.
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.
Indulge & Delight
Celebrate with the one you love and let us take care of the details. Our Indulge and Delight Package makes sure that your visit to us is a memorable one.
Apartment Living
This exclusive two Bedroom Self Catering Suite located in Dromoland Castle is “a home within a home”.
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.
A Gastronomic Night to Remember
Enjoy a gourmet evening with an overnight stay, six course Tasting Menu with complimenting wines and a Full Irish Breakfast the following morning.
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.
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.
"Renowned for our award-winning cuisine, Executive Head Chef David McCann has been impressing guests for over 20 years with his elegant and delicious cooking."
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Today marks Employee Appreciation Day and we wanted to take the opportunity to show our gratitude for the dedication of our team.
We may have been closed, but we have been extremely busy! Indoors and out, you'll find the same exquisite hospitality, married with wonderful new experiences and activities for you to enjoy.
Here are our team clearing the much loved Lily Pond area and new 'deer trails' for guests to discover when our doors are open once again. 🦌🌲
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What could be more exciting than checking into a real Irish castle? 🏰
We love sharing the magic of Dromoland Castle with our younger guests and are proud to welcome many familiar faces back year after year. From luxurious details to thoughtful surprises, we'll ensure your family enjoys the most magical of stays with us.
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Hello, March ✨
‘It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold. When Summer is in the light, and Winter in the shade.’
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During your next visit to the Castle, why not immerse yourself in the rugged landscape of County Clare, filled with absolute raw beauty and wildness, while exploring Ireland’s edible landscape through foraging walks and cookery demonstrations.
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Our walks are individually tailored by native County Clare lady, Oonagh O’Dwyer, whose bountiful local knowledge inevitably leads 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, our visitors can fully engage with nature.
Immediately you will be wrapped within the fun, informative, passionate and enthusiastic care that easily comes to Oonagh, this is an opportunity for you and you to learn about all things wild including many edible types of seaweed, wild herbs, roots, flowers, fruits and nuts.
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Enjoy a flavour of the Castle this upcoming Mothers Day with a feast fit for royalty from Dromoland.
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You’ll enjoy the prettiest selection of treats: scrumptious finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and homemade jams, delicate pastries and the sweetest confections.
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Five-star indulgence we know you’ll love!
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Available to collect from Dromoland Castle between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday, 14th March. Limited numbers available.
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Click the link in our bio to order yours today! ✨
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The colours of Dromoland Estate 🍂
➡️ Swipe to see the view of the Castle from the 7th tee box through the seasons!
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We are delighted to share with you that Dromoland Castle has been named one of the Travel + Leisure's 500 Best Hotels (in the world) for 2021. This news means so much to our team, now more than ever. Thank you @travelandleisure!
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📷 : @carson_little9
We're Hiring!
"Hospitality is a vocation, not just a job, and it takes special talents and commitment to be a hospitality professional."
As we excitedly prepare for the season ahead of us, there are a number of opportunities to join our talented team.
From front-of-house to behind-the-scenes, our international family comes from around the globe. It is this wealth of unique personalities, cultures and skills that makes us one of the finest hotels in the world.
If you are a talented enthusiastic individual looking to take the next step in your career in creating the gold standard of Irish hospitality, please follow the link in our bio to view our current career opportunities and submit an application.
#MyDromoland #CareerOpportunities
To mark #PresidentsDay, we are sharing images from the Dromoland archives of the Former First Lady, Laura Bush enjoying a guided tour by the Castle's Head Gardener, Dorothea Madden, of our beautiful Walled Gardens.
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The tour took place during the visit of George Bush, the 43rd US President. for the EU-US summit at Dromoland Castle in 2004.
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Swipe to see more images from the Presidential Visit. ➡️
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Dromoland Castle has played a part in so many great love stories. While we can’t share the romance of Dromoland Castle with guests this year, we wanted to share a love story that is very close to our hearts! 💖
We recently had the great honour of hosting the wedding of Jessie Nolan (our Managing Director, Mark Nolan’s daughter) to her new husband, Phil Power, who celebrated an intimate festive wedding, proving that love prevails all during these challenging times.
From childhood playground to dream wedding venue…
“It’s always been my dream to get married in Dromoland, not just because of how stunning a setting but because I was lucky enough to have it part of my life. It’s the fifth Nolan sibling!”
From all of the team at Dromoland Castle, we raise a glass once more to your future happiness together. 🥂
Wishing all of our followers and friends a Happy Valentine’s Day. ❣️
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Here come the girls! 👰♀️👭🏼
Happy #galentinesday 💖
How are you and your besties marking the occasion?
📷 : @perryvaile
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"Almost any garden, if you see it at just the right moment, can be confused with paradise." 🍂
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We are delighted to have been nominated for Travel + Leisure's World Best Awards 2021!
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Our team would be honoured to have your vote.
Voting is now open to have your say on your favourite travel experiences and be entered into a giveaway for your chance to win a dream trip for two worth $10,000, to be planned by a T+L A-List Advisor. (Giveaway is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, age 18 or older at time of entry.)
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Cast your vote by clicking the link in our bio! 🗳️
Counting the days to sharing more #MyDromoland magic moments with you! 🦅
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Here’s a reason to celebrate - We are excited to share that Dromoland Castle Hotel has been voted one of the top hotels in Europe as part of the @preferredhotels I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards 2020!
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We are overjoyed and honoured by this significant achievement and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support.
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Callie is staying busy during lockdown by keeping guard of the Castle and can't wait to welcome back our guests, on two legs and four! 🐶🐾
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"January is the beginning of the gardening year"
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We caught up with Head Gardener, Dorothea Madden who told us, "A garden is for all seasons in a succession of colour, texture and interest throughout the year. January is the beginning of the garden year and a time for renewed energy and planning. Jobs at this time are mostly about keeping things trim and tidy."
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Head to the link in our bio for what jobs Dorothea recommends tackling in January, if you are brave enough to brace the winter temperatures! Spending time in the garden also has great mood-boosting and stress reducing benefits as well as the extra sunlight boosting our Vitamin D intake, increasing your calcium levels, which benefits your bones and immune system.
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In anticipation of #WhenWeTravelAgain, we bring you Dromoland's #ConcerigeSecretsSeries, with top tips from our concierge and front office teams on exploring what lies beyond the Castle's gates. From jaw-dropping views, ultimate coastal road trips, wild beaches, splendid lakes, each offering up an authentic Irish experience and leaving memories that will last a lifetime.
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#1/6 Take a trip to the Loop Head Peninsula where the River Shannon meets the Atlantic Ocean. The iconic lighthouse tower is open to the public (seasonal) and from the balcony at the very top you can see as far south as the Blasket Islands in Kerry and as far north as the Twelve Bens in Galway.
📷 : @frankcosgrove
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We'll never tire of this view! 🍂
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Exploring the Castle photo archives today, we came across this image from days gone by which may be difficult to recognise in comparison to the Terrace Room we are used to seeing today!
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Swipe to see the transformation ➡️
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