As we prepare to host the 2022 Women’s Irish Open this September, we go behind the scenes with Eamonn O’Donnell, Director of Golf at Dromoland Castle. “Our plan to bring the Women’s Irish Open to Dromoland Castle began 3 years ago. Eager to bring another international event to the Castle, we first spoke about the…
The stars aligned for Pauline Handrick from New Ross, and Nickie Flynn, from Birmingham when both began six-month college placements at Dromoland Castle over 30 years ago. Little did they know, but the Castle was to become the backdrop for a great romance that would last a lifetime. “By autumn when the hotel quietened down…
This February, why not whisk your loved one away for a very special St Valentine’s celebration that’s high on luxury and romance. Join us at Ireland’s most magical address to hide away in spectacular comfort and embrace the great outdoors in our 450-acre estate. Offering the warmest welcome and five-star discretion, we’ll turn up the…
With its grand Earl of Thomond fine dining restaurant, its extravagant afternoon tea, its golf clubhouse, and its Irish gastropub, Dromoland Castle offers guests the best of Irish cuisine created with fresh, local ingredients. Now, overseeing the entire food and beverage programme is Xavier Perche, who brings extensive hospitality experience to Clare’s famous five-star castle…
Meet Alex! Alex joined Dromoland Castle 8 years ago as assistant sommelier. Hailing from the city of Nantes in the Loire region, he is now head bartender and mixologist extraordinaire. But how did he end up in Ireland? “I did an advanced bartender course in France and one of my teachers used to work in…
Golf in Ireland We are delighted to be featured as one of the best places to play golf on holiday in Ireland by our friends at Aer Lingus in their ‘Golf in Ireland’ article. If you would like to play our course, we are welcoming players based in Ireland now so book your summer tee times…
This year, we are celebrating the 34th work anniversary of our Head Receptionist, Grace Kierce. One of our longest standing staff members, Grace has seen many changes take place at the Castle. To mark the anniversary, we took a little time out enjoying lunch in our Walled Gardens, surrounded by the scent of our beautiful…
The O’ Brien’s owned Dromoland Castle for over 300 years. Sir Edward O’Brien, 2nd Baronet, 1705-1765, was not only fanatical about horse racing, he was revered as a famous racehorse owner and trainer, but he too was a gambler, alcoholic and hypochondriac and ran up huge debts. The Dromoland Octagonal Pond (today referred to as the…