Known for years as the first destination after landing at Shannon Airport, Bunratty, Ireland, is a centrally-located area convenient to many famous landmarks in County Clare in the country's Southwest corner. Bunratty Castle Medieval Park is nearest, but quaint villages like Doolin and Ennistymon, famous for their traditional music, dot the landscape. The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren are just a short drive away and some of the top golf courses in Europe and the world, including famed Lahinch, Ballybunion and the new Greg Norman-designed Doonbeg, are easily reachable from Bunratty. Luxury hotel accommodations are available in several locations.
Shannon Shamrock Hotel
Located just a 10-minute drive from both Shannon Airport and Limerick City lies the Shannon Shamrock Hotel. Located right next to the famous Bunratty Castle and infamous Durty Nelly's Pub, the Shannon Shamrock offers comfortable, convenient, affordable accommodation. The on-site PJ's restaurant provides award-winning dining and the hotel features a full fitness center, conference capabilities and some of the more spacious rooms in the area. Golf at some of the world-renowned Irish links courses is less than an hour away.
Shannon Shamrock Hotel
Bunratty, Co. Clare
Ireland
011 (+353) 61 36 11 77
theshannonshamrockhotel.com
Bunratty Castle Hotel
The Bunratty Castle Hotel offers some of the most luxurious accommodations in Ireland and includes a top-tier spa, spacious, modern guest rooms and gourmet dining just minutes from Shannon Airport. Guest rooms feature comfortable, contemporary furnishings, air conditioning, complimentary high-speed Internet, satellite television and room service 24 hours a day. Seasonal and holiday specials are available and the hotel staff can assist with any reservations you may require including golf.
Bunratty Castle Hotel
Bunratty, Co. Clare
Ireland
011 (+353) 61 478 700
bunrattycastlehotel.com
Drumoland Castle Hotel
Just minutes after landing at Shannon Airport near Limerick City, you can find yourself driving back in time onto the grounds of Dromoland Castle, a five-star hotel and resort in the Southwest of Ireland. The converted castle stands over more than 400 acres of property that includes not only the hotel, spa and world-class dining, but a world-renowned golf course named the number two new course in Europe in 2004. The hotel provides rooms, suites and staterooms each equipped with all the modern amenities. A full conference center is also available as are seasonal and holiday specials.
Drumoland Castle
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare
Ireland
011 (+353) 61 368144
dromoland.ie
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