Dromoland Castle

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Dromoland Castle

• Dromoland Castle Ireland

• Dromoland Hotel - History - Facts - Information - Info

• Dromoland Hotel - Irish Hotel

• Address - Location - Contact Details - Setting

• Dromoland Hotel - Facilities - Amenities - Rooms

• Sports - Sporting Facilities - Golf

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Dromoland Castle

Dromoland Castle
Visiting and staying at the Dromoland Castle Hotel provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the heritage of Ireland whilst touring or visiting the country on your vacation or holiday. Now everyone has the opportunity to stay in one of the magnificent Irish castles. Experience a sense of history and enjoy the luxurious surroundings of Dromoland Castle Hotel in the beautiful country of Ireland. A 16th-century castle with beautiful and historic interiors. The castle is a Renaissance building which was constructed in the 16th century. Dromoland was once the royal seat of the O'Brien clan who were the direct descendants of the famous Irish King Brian Boru.

Hotel Facts and Information - Dromoland Castle

• The address and contact details of Dromoland Castle Hotel

  • Dromoland Castle, Newmarket - On - Fergus, Co. Clare, Ireland

  • Tel: +353 61 368144

  • Fax: +353 61 363355

  • USA: 1800 346 7007

  • Email: sales@dromoland.ie

  • 8 miles from Shannon Airport, Ireland

• The hotel location and setting:

  • The hotel is located near Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland

  • The Dromoland Castle Hotel is located in a beautiful Irish setting on a 410 acre estate. The hotel is set amidst acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and forests.

• Local Attractions:

  • The medieval cities of Galway and Limerick

  • The picturesque village of Bunratty with its spectacular 15th century castle

  • The Burren

  • Turlough (lake)

  • Cliffs of Moher

  • Aillwee Cave

• Number of rooms - 87 and 13 luxury suites

  • Safe

  • Internet access

  • Trouser press

  • Television & Radio

  • Hairdryer

• General hotel facilities:

  • Restaurants

  • Bars

  • Conference room

  • Room Service

• Dromoland Castle Hotel Amenities & Facilities:

  • Health / Fitness centre

  • Gymnasium

  • Whirlpool

  • Sauna

  • Steam room

  • Therapeutic treatments

  • Aromatherapy

• Sporting Facilities at, or nearby, Dromoland Castle Hotel:

  • Golf Course - 18-hole golf course

  • Clay pigeon shooting

  • Horse riding

  • Tennis

  • Archery

  • Fishing

  • Boating

• Special Features at Dromoland

  • The River Rine flows through the estate and the castle overlooks Dromoland Lough - excellent for trout fishing. Deer, pheasant and other wildlife roam the grounds surrounding the castle

• Weddings

  • Romantic Weddings can be arranged at Dromoland Castle Hotel

Irish Castle Building - Dromoland Castle
The design and building of Dromoland Castle encompassed some, or all, of the following elements:

• Castles were built on the highest ground in the area

• Castles often adjoined Rivers

• Castles often overlooked Towns

• A Strong central Keep or Main Tower was featured in many castles

• A High wall, complete with towers surrounded the Keep and the Inner Bailey

• Several Outer Walls and Outer Baileys were often added in the process of building

• Gatehouses were often featured

It is interesting to discover which elements applied to the building of Dromoland Castle when you take your holiday or vacation.