The Best Castles to Stay at in Ireland

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Dromoland Castle Hotel (Co. Clare)

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Cabra Castle Hotel (Co. Cavan)

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Ballynahinch Castle Hotel (Co. Galway)

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Ballygally Castle Hotel (Co. Antrim)

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Clontarf Castle Hotel (Dublin)

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Lough Eske Castle Hotel (Co. Donegal)

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The Best Castles to Stay at in Ireland

By: Leah Shoup

Dromoland Castle Hotel (Co. Clare)

Dromoland Castle is one of the finest luxury castle hotels in Ireland. If you plan to travel to the Cliffs of Moher, it's the perfect place to stay!

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Castle Leslie Estate (Co. Monaghan)

This castle estate is one of the last Irish castles to remain in the hands of its founding family.

Cabra Castle Hotel (Co. Cavan)

This Irish castle hotel is an hour from Dublin and a great option if you're looking for affordable castle accommodation.

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Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort (Co. Waterford)

This 16th-century castle sits on its own private island ten minutes from Waterford City.

Ballynahinch Castle Hotel (Co. Galway)

This castle hotel sits along the Wild Atlantic Way in the West of Ireland against a backdrop of the beautiful Twelve Bens mountain range.

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Ballyseede Castle Hotel (Co. Kerry)

Ballyseede is located on the Wild Atlantic Way and is the only castle hotel in County Kerry.

Ballygally Castle Hotel (Co. Antrim)

Ballygally Castle is one of the best castle hotels in Northern Ireland and the perfect base to explore the Causeway Coastal Route.

Clontarf Castle Hotel (Dublin)

This four-star hotel is one of the best castle hotels in Dublin, Ireland.

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Lough Eske Castle Hotel (Co. Donegal)

This castle hotel features 97 rooms and suites and is the perfect base for exploring the Donegal area.

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