Dromoland Castle

Clare

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

Surrounded by five hundred acres of unspoiled parklands and woodlands—and brimming with a 16th-century soul—Dromoland Castle is a self-contained world of light-hearted luxury. Yet its true magic is wonderfully down-to-earth: the people, their stories and songs, the easy laughter that banishes any hint of stuffiness. It’s the warmth, the wit, and above all, the welcome.

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From first light over the lake to a nightcap by the fire, life at Dromoland moves at a gentler pace. Wander between heritage-draped halls and wide-open parkland, dip into spa serenity or country pursuits, and return to rooms that feel both storied and impeccably modern. However you spend your days, every detail is designed to make you feel effortlessly at home.

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Facts About Dromoland Castle

Location

Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland

Estate

500 acres of parkland and woodland

Rooms & Suites

97 accommodations, including signature suites

Wellness

The Castle Spa (Dr. Barbara Sturm, Seabody, OSKIA); Leisure Centre with 17-metre pool, gym, sauna, steam, jacuzzi

Golf

Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club – 18 holes, Par 72, 6,824 yards

Signature Activities

Falconry, archery, clay shooting, fishing, tennis, boating, woodland trails

Rooms / Suites & Dining

Make yourself at home in 97 individually designed rooms and suites, set within the Castle’s original walls and the charming Queen Anne Court. Expect rich fabrics, antiques, modern comforts and thoughtful touches—turndown each evening and breakfast in the Earl of Thomond if you wish. Room categories run from Queen Anne to Deluxe, Stateroom and Viscount Stateroom, up to signature suites including the Brian Boru Suite.

Dining

Earl of Thomond – The Castle’s fine-dining showpiece, with classic Irish dishes and polished service.
The Fig Tree Restaurant – Relaxed, elegant fare at the Golf & Country Club; fireside pints or sunny-day patio.
Mrs White’s Afternoon Tea – A daily ritual of finger sandwiches, warm scones and delicate pastries in stately surrounds.
Cocktail Bar & In-Room Dining – Classic tipples and cosy nights in, whenever the mood strikes.

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Amenities & Activities

Step from the Castle into a playground of country pursuits and restorative wellness. The Castle Spa offers results-driven treatments; the Leisure Centre features a 17-metre pool, gym, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. On the estate: falconry, archery, clay shooting, fishing, tennis, boating, woodland walks and more.

The Golf

Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club is a championship parkland course rolling across the Castle’s 500-acre estate. Co-designed by Ron Kirby and J.B. Carr, it plays as a par-72, stretching 6,824 yards from the tips, with gentle hills, ancient trees and artful water to test every facet of your game. The course proudly hosted the KPMG Women’s Irish Open in 2022 (won by Klára Spilková) and 2023 (won by Smilla Tärning Søenderby).

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Explore stunning views and top-notch facilities

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With decades in Irish golf and luxury travel, 18Ireland turns legendary places into effortless experiences—priority tee times at Dromoland, the perfect room or suite, coveted dining reservations, and all the little extras that make a stay feel personal. We stitch it together so your time here is pure delight, start to finish.

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