DROMOLAND, one of Ireland's finest castle hotels, offers guests the experience of living like landed gentry, surrounded by luxury, beauty and service. Dromoland is one of the few estates tracing its history to native Gaelic Irish families of royal heritage.

Today, blending old world elegance with modern day comforts, the castle serves as one of the most desired destinations in Europe. Here, the vitality of the castle lifestyle endures.

Dromoland Castle's commitment to providing the highest level of service is absolute. On entering this tranquil world, the worries of life recede under the gentle care of the accommodating and friendly staff. The castle, a magnificent Renaissance structure built in the 16th century, was once the royal seat of the O'Brien clan, direct descendants of Irish King Brian Boru. Refurbished and transformed into a luxury hotel in 1962, it retains priceless reminders of the castle's historic past. Splendid woodcarvings and stone statuary, hand-carved panelling, brilliant oil paintings, romantic gardens and fine antique furnishings surround guests during their stay.

On the castle's 375-acre estate, guests can enjoy numberous activities including hunting, fishing, riding horseback, golf, tennis and much more. For those of you who would like to do some site seeing, we have listed a few places of interest.

Through your bedroom window, the grounds of the estate are spread magnificently before your eyes.

Each guest room enjoys its own individual personality, blending period decoration with today's modern amenities.