Vacation Ireland

Welcome to Our Overseas Visitors

to Dromoland Castle Hotel

Located in the heart of County Clare on the west coast of Ireland, the 16th century Dromoland Castle is a self-contained world of light-hearted luxury.  Surrounded by five hundred acres of unspoiled parklands and woodlands, steeped in a thousand years of eventful history, Dromoland is brimming with an irrepressible spirit of five-star delight.

Prepare to be welcomed like family, treated like royalty, and spoiled within an inch of your life.

Conveniently close to Shannon International Airport (12 minutes by car & gateway to the US and Europe), Dromoland Castle is the perfect place for your perfectly idyllic vacation.

Once the ancestral home of the Dromoland O’Briens who were the Kings of Thomond and whose lineage dates back 1,000 years to Brian Boru, the last High King of Ireland.  Dromoland Castle is also within easy reach of the wonderful Wild Atlantic Way, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren.  Experiences include Genealogy, Walled Garden Tours, 18 Hole Championship Golf and host of outdoor pursuits along with a luxurious Castle Spa.

Under glittering antique chandeliers descend grand staircases and meander through elegant hallways and beautifully furnished rooms. Luxuriate in plush, sink-in sofas in front of large, ornate fireplaces with blazing log fires. Relax as our experienced and friendly staff takes special care of you.

Appreciate the natural beauty as you stroll through the peaceful 500 acre Dromoland Estate.

 

History and Heritage

The throne of Ireland’s last High King

Dromoland Castle was the ancestral home of the O’Briens, all the way back to Brian Boru himself, Ireland’s most powerful High King. In the millennium between his time and ours, it has been the backdrop to grand romances, exciting dramas, and unforgettable events in Ireland’s history. Over the centuries, it has played host to legends and luminaries, sinners and saints, barons and Beatles and just about everybody in between. Now it’s your turn.

Estate Activities

How will you spend each perfect day at Dromoland?

Trade secrets with a friendly owl and learn about the wonders of Ireland’s native creatures. Wander through the ancient forest with a hawk on your wrist and the wind in your hair. Row a boat. Catch a fish. Try your hand at clay pigeon shooting or chance your arm at archery. Roam the Castle halls with a gifted storyteller by your side, hearing tales of the noblemen and wildmen and strong-willed women who left their marks on Dromoland through the centuries.

Rooms

Choose your Castle Accommodation

The Dining Experience

Royal feasts, light bites, fanciful cocktails and utter indulgence at every turn

Sustainability

How we take care of the place and the people we love

Dromoland Castle has a millennium-long legacy of caring for the landscapes and communities that surround this very special place. Today, we carry on that sacred trust with our deep commitment to sustainability and equality and our ever-growing list of regenerative hospitality initiatives.

Dromoland Lodge

Welcome to your private country estate

Discover a new definition of luxury hidden in the heart of Dromoland Castle’s vast estate. Dromoland Lodge offers you the guaranteed seclusion, exclusivity, and personal space of a prestigious private residence, paired with full access to the Castle’s five-star amenities and magnificent 500 acre grounds.