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Take Five With Executive Head Chef, David McCann

Not only did Dromoland Castle receive the great honour of being awarded ‘Best Hotel in Ireland’ by Irish Independent ‘Reader Travel Awards’ 2024, but we were also in the Top 5 for Best Restaurant in a Hotel – our Executive Head Chef David McCann give us some insight to his creative culinary work and that…

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Let’s Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

  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 create in the comfort of your own home. Our menus feature…

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Burren Sensory Afternoon Tea

We are delighted to offer a unique Afternoon Tea experience based on the allure of The Burren. Located in County Clare, The Burren is known for its beautiful limestone landscapes, high oceanic climate and is home to over 1100 species of plants. Dromoland Castle’s Sensory Afternoon Tea sets to awaken your senses and recreate the…

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International Rosé Day

With international rosé day upon us, and with the sunny weather due to continue its time to take a leaf from the French way of living. A little blush in the afternoon to relax in the sun with friends or food. So I would like to take the opportunity to highlight four of our rosés…

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“Roast Rack of Burren Lamb”

Caramelised Onion Puree, Seasonal Vegetables, Oven Dried Plum Tomato, Tarragon Jus Lamb farming in Ireland, and indeed in County Clare, is an age old tradition. The mild Irish climate coupled with the clean environment provides the perfect conditions for rearing lambs. Burren lamb spends all of their time outside therefore grazing on grass and wild…

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“Soft Meringue & Passion Fruit Roulade”

Yoghurt Ice Cream, Violet Vacherin, Raspberry Gel The word dessert originated from the French term ‘desservir la table’ meaning ‘to clear the table’. The name dessert dates back to the 14th century, however, it attained its current meaning around the beginning of the 20th century when ‘service a la francaise’ (placing a variety of dishes…

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“Smoked Burren Mackerel” by Executive Head Chef David McCann

Compressed Granny Smith, Celeriac Crème Fraiche, Saffron Potato, Citrus Dressing Birgitta,( From Sweden) and Peter (a Native) Curtin started the Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna County Clare in 1987.The wild Atlantic sea, which is on their doorstep, provides stunning bounty which the Burren Smokehouse transforms into unrivalled local produce. Mackerel is really well suited to smoking…

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