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NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS PORTAFERRY

Dromoland Castle The ancestral home of the The Narrows Once through the 18th-century
O’Briens, descendants of Brian Boru, 11th-century entrance archway, guests might never want to
king of Ireland, is a fairy-tale castle. It was made leave this inspiring waterfront courtyard
over in Gothic style with turrets and ramparts in restoration. All rooms have views of Strangford
the 1800s, and stands beside a lake. Today’s Lough; local artists’ work are dotted about the
luxury hotel has lavish amenities and oak walls; the restaurant looks out on boats and
panelling. Jackets and ties to be worn after 7pm. sunsets. Yachtspeople welcome; berths available.
N Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare. Map p56 C4. N 8 Shore Rd, Portaferry, Co Down BT22 1JY.
§ (061) 368144. ` (061) 363355. $ sales@ Map p57 F2. § (028) 4272 8148. ` (028) 4272 8105.
dromoland.ie 0 b,l,d. Rooms 100. ÷ S ∂ $ info@narrows.co.uk 0 b,l,d. Rooms 13.
¢ Never. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡ ∂ ¢ Never. / AE, MC, V. ]]
NEWPORT RATHMULLAN

Newport House Fisherfolk heaven: the owners Rathmullan House Inside or out, there are
of the traditionally-run country house have fishing glorious views of Lough Swilly and mountains
rights on a stretch of the River Newport, which from this large, rambling, informal country house.
borders the parkland, and the nearby lough. Fish Its gardens slope down to long, sandy beaches,
is always on the menu; the house has its own and the area is ideal for walking. There are three
superb whiskey-cured salmon. Lunchtime picnic attractive sitting-rooms, with log fires. Excellent
hampers provided; anglers’ tales in the bar in the facilities include an indoor pool and steam room.
evening. Four-poster beds in some rooms. N Rathmullan, Co Donegal. Map p57 D1.
N Newport, Co Mayo. Map p56 C2. § (098) 41222. ` § (074) 9158188. ` (074) 9158200. $ info@
(098) 41613. $ info@newporthouse.ie 0 b,d. Rooms 19. rathmullanhouse.com 0 b,d. Rooms 24. s÷ ∂
∂¢ Oct to mid-March. / AE, DC, MC, V. ]]]] ¢ Jan to mid-Feb. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

KINVARA RATHNEW
Merriman Hotel The fishing village hotel has Tinakilly Country House Victorian house with
one of the largest thatched roof in Ireland. There views of the Irish Sea and a celebrated kitchen.
are regular sessions of Irish music in the bar. Bedrooms have four-poster beds.
N Main St, Kinvara, Co Galway. Map p56 C3. § (091) N Rathnew, Wicklow, Co Wicklow. Map p57 E4.
638222. ` (091) 637686. $ merrimanhotel@eircom.net § (0404) 69274. ` (0404) 67806.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 32. ¡¡ $ reservations@tinakilly.ie 0 b,l,d. Rooms 51. ¡¡¡
OUGHTERARD RENVYLE
Currarevagh House Country house hotel in Renvyle House Hotel The grounds of this house
woodland beside Lough Corrib sets a relaxed with a fascinating history jut out into the Atlantic,
tone; fishing, tennis. Superb breakfasts. with the Connemara countryside all around. Pool.
N Oughterard, Connemara, Co Galway. Map p64 C3. N Renvyle, Connemara, Co Galway. Map p56 B3.
§ (091) 552312. ` (091) 552731. $ currarevagh@ § (095) 43511. ` (095) 43515. $ info@renvyle.com
ireland.com 0 b,d. Rooms 15. ¡¡¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 65. ¡¡¡