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Beyond Everything. Adare Manor is one of Europe’s great sporting and country estates, set on 842 acres along the River Maigue in County Limerick, Ireland. Once the family seat of the Earls of Dunraven, the 19th-century neo-Gothic Manor House is now a Forbes Five-Star resort holding Three MICHELIN Keys, and will host the 2027 Ryder Cup, 13–19 September 2027. The estate is made for staying several nights. Guests shape their own days: falconry, archery, gun dog experiences and fishing on the estate, riding and shooting nearby, woodland walks and formal gardens, and the Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course. Dining is led by The Oak Room, which holds one MICHELIN Star, alongside Ōku, The Carriage House, Afternoon Tea in The Gallery, The Tack Room whiskey bar and private wine tastings in the cellar. The Spa offers treatments by 111SKIN, with a relaxation pool and infared sauna. The Padel Club activity centre boasts a 17-metre pool, indoor padel courts, a simulation room with Trackman golf, and pilates and yoga studio. The 103 bedrooms and suites combine original art, Georgian-style furnishings and marble bathrooms with warm, anticipatory service. Adare Manor sits at the edge of Adare village, with its thatched cottages, boutiques and pubs, about 25 minutes from Shannon Airport, and is a natural base for the west of Ireland. Behind it all is a team of people who take pride in Irish hospitality. To join them, see our current opportunities on LinkedIn. www.adaremanor.com

The K Club is a stylish country resort, tucked away in the Kildare countryside but just on Dublin’s doorstep, firmly anchored in old-school Irish hospitality in a delightfully relaxed and unfussy way. Located in the pretty village of Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland, just 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre. Set in lush countryside, overlooking formal gardens and its own pair of championship golf courses, The K Club has a wide choice of bars and restaurants, handsome drawing rooms and magnificent interiors with elegantly classic furnishings. The 130 spacious bedrooms are each individually designed with great attention to detail, with bathrooms that feature hand-painted murals. A visit to The K Club begins with a journey down the winding avenue to the beautiful country house at the centre of the resort, the original Straffan House, built by the renowned wine-making family of the Bartons in 1832. The Bartons also laid out the original formal gardens and planted some of the wealth of specimen trees now reaching their gorgeous maturity.

Dromoland Castle, one of Europe’s finest castle hotels, offers Guest’s the experience of living like landed gentry, surrounded by luxury, beauty, and service. The castle, a magnificent Renaissance structure built in the 16th century, was once the royal seat of the O’Brien clan. 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 paneling, fine antique furnishings surround guests. Relax and unwind in any one of our 99 rooms choose from a state room or suite, Queen Anne or Deluxe room, we promise luxury and comfort no matter what you choose. Come Dine with us in one of our many outlets- The Earl of Thomond is an award-winning restaurant in Clare of international renown. Under the careful guidance of Executive Chef David McCann, we offer an elegant dining experience. If you are loking for something more casual why not try our signature experience Mrs. White's Afternoon Tea or choose from the snack menu served in the Gallery through out the day. Located in the Golf and Country Club The Figtree offers a wide variety of dishes also. On the Castle’s 410-acre estate, guests can hunt, fish, play tennis and championship golf or alternatively The Spa at Dromoland Castle is a perfect haven to enjoy the tranquility of Dromoland Castle. Dromoland Castle is situated in the Heart of the beautiful County Clare on the outskirts of New Market on Fergus, just 8 miles from Shannon Airport makes it an ideal location for those of whom are travelling from overseas. A short drive will take you to the incredible Cliffs of Moher which is one of Irelands most visited attraction in the west of Ireland. South of Dromoland Castle, Bunratty Castle rests. Renowned for its spectacular 15th Century Castle which houses famed mediaeval banquets amidst sumptuous surrounds, Bunratty is one of the finest surviving examples of an Irish Tower House.