Dublin may be the gateway, but the rest of Ireland holds the real surprises. Head north and you’ll find five-star castles ...

The best hotels in Dublin include historic grand dames and charming boutique stays. Here are our top picks for 2025.

Fitzpatrick Castle Dublin Local Info 9 mi south of Dublin in upmarket suburb of Killiney - 18 MI, 1 hr from Dublin airport. 9 MI from Dublin Hotel Location: Beach, Suburban ...

Ashford Castle Dr, Ashford Cappacorcoge, Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland Ashford Castle, the Guinness family's former abode, reigns over 350 acres bordering Lough Corrib, near the County Mayo–Galway border.

The best hotels in lreland, from Dublin city centre accommodation to places to stay by the beach in Wexford and a romantic retreat in a Mayo castle Choose from rambling country piles, converted ...

Ireland has many grand castle hotels, many of which are part of the Relais & Châteaux collection. One such opulent retreat is Ballynahinch Castle , set in 700 acres of woodland in County Galway.

Elsewhere, Castle Leslie Estate, Co. Monaghan was named as Ireland's Favourite Place to Stay, while Markree Castle, Co. Sligo was named as Ireland's Wedding Hotel.

When it came to foodie escapes, a number of awards were given out, including the gong for Ireland's Afternoon Tea Hotel, which went to The Westbury in Dublin. The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Co Mayo ...