DROMOLAND CASTLE OFFERS AN ABUNDANCE OF ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR GUESTS AND OURS:

ACTIVITY GUIDE

"This is Irish country living at it's very best."

A magnificent playground of country pursuits, Dromoland Castle’s 500-acre estate offers up so many opportunities for fun. Surrounded by County Clare’s rolling hills, your stay can be as chilled out or high energy as your wish.

Make like a royal and schedule some archery, clay shooting or falconry. Our resident hawks, falcons and owls will take your breath away. Plenty of local wildlife call our estate home too, so you may just end up sharing your walk with some deer, pheasants, squirrels or ducks!

Majestic Dromoland Lough is excellent for trout fishing or boating, with the added bonus of distractingly good views of the Castle. Take a woodland jog before breakfast, head off on a cycle around the grounds or enjoy a romantic stroll in the Walled Garden after dinner. Our grounds and gardens are simply magical (well, they do share the same designer as the Gardens of Versailles!), with fabulous historic details hidden around every bend.

Dromoland Castle’s 18-hole championship golf course is famous for good reason. The par 72 course, redesigned by Ron Kirby and the late JB Carr, wraps around the historic estate and is both thoughtful and challenging. We’re rather proud of our state-of-the-art practice facility too, which has 10 fully automated driving bays, complete with Golf-Tech’s fully automated Power Tees.

With a swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, sauna, steam room, go-karting for kids and a beautiful spa, we know you’ll enjoy every minute of our five-star offering.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note, in the event of cancelling an estate activity, if cancelled within 48 hours, a 50% cancellation charge will apply. If an estate activity is cancelled within 24 hours, a 100% cancellation charge will apply.

HAWK WALK

One of our guests most-loved pursuits, you’ll get up close and personal with mesmerising falcons, hawks and owls on the Castle grounds. Wonderful for a family or corporate activity, our five-star falconry experience will give you access to the world of these magnificent birds of prey and the unique relationship they have with their falconers.

1 person - €120

2 people - €160

3 people - € 75 pp

4 people -€ 70 pp

5 people -€60 pp Spectators Rate - €35 pp

ARCHERY

Archery has been practised for hundreds of years and there’s something extra special about drawing your bow and shooting an arrow at Dromoland Castle. A noble and ancient sport, it’s a great and gentle family activity that all ages can enjoy together. You’ll receive expert tuition and guidance, ensuring your arrows are on target. Each person shoots 30 arrows and the activity lasts from 40 to 50 minutes.

1 person - €45

2 people - €40

3 people or more- €35 pp

CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING

A favourite country pursuit of royalty, clay pigeon shooting offers you the chance to shoot flying targets in the air. Dromoland Castle’s leafy estate makes an atmospheric setting for this fun sport, which can be enjoyed all year around. Using international sporting traps for groups or individuals, it presents an engrossing and skilled challenge. All that’s required are calm concentration, a keen eye and quick reactions. Each person shoots 25 shots and the activity lasts from 45 to 60 minutes.

1 person- €75

2 people - €144

3 people - €60pp

FISHING LOUGH DROMOLAND

Whatever you do, don’t forget to row out into the middle of Dromoland Lough. The views of the Castle are simply perfect from here. Maybe you’d like to fish from the lake-shore or cast- off in the middle of the lake from one of the estate boats. All fish are returned alive to the water, but, should you fancy a meal to remember, why not ask for your catch to be brought to the kitchen and cooked to your requirements by chef. Fishing tackle equipment can be collected from the Leisure Centre at Dromoland Golf & Coutry Club.

Fishing is complimentary for guests and professional ghillies can be arranged at a cost of €100 for 3 hours for two people. Advance reservations are required.

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING &KAYAKING

What better way to take in the views of Dromoland Castle than from Dromoland Lough on a Standup Paddle Boarding or Kayaking lesson? Suitable for both beginners and experiences Paddle Boarders, this activity is available for 12+. Enjoy a two hour lesson with your instructor, Dave Atkinson and propel yourself through the waters of Lough Dromoland. Standup Paddle Boarding is a water sport born from surfing with modern roots in Hawaii.

€75.00 per person for two hour lesson, minimum of two people.

HORSE &CARRIAGE RIDES

Step back in time and climb aboard the Dromoland Castle Horse & Carriage Ride. Take a 60- minute ride around the estate and sit back as you learn about the rich history of the castle and families that called it home. You’ll sit cosily in your carriage while your jarvey navigates the Castle’s paths, regaling you with tales of royalty and celebrity, drama and intrigue. Carriages operate 7 days per week and are fully covered when rain is forecast.

Minimum 2 persons (€180) Additional Adults (€40) Children aged 4-12 is €20 per child. Under 4’s Free.

The Carriage can accommodate up to a maximum of 6 people

HORSE RIDING

What better way to experience country Clare than in the saddle, horse riding through the lush green countryside. Dromoland Castle works with excellent local equestrian centres to offer alternative riding experiences on Irish farmland and green pastures.

The River Ride - one hour trail is suitable for adults and children from five years of age. Riders enjoy county Clare’s natural hidden treasures on horseback . You will take a trip back in time as we ride past the authentic medieval 15th Century Castlefergus Castle. Ramble down the country lane onto our picturesque meadows and farm past sheep and cattle grazing. Ride alongside the meandering banks of the river Rine as we then make our way

back to the Equestrian centre.

Cost is €80 per person for two or more. €90 for single rider

The Fairy Woodland Trail is a one hour magical pony ride for children to experience from four years of age in the enchanted woods.

Cost €50 per child.

BOOKING POLICIES

Please we aware that the upper weight limit for horse riding is 215lbs.

Be advise at point of booking if someone in your party is pregnant or has mobility issues.

Please note that horse riding is not on Dromoland Castle's estate, we ask that you arrive to the stables 10 minutes prior to your booking.

LIVING HISTORY TOUR OF DROMOLAND CASTLE

Experience all Dromoland has to offer by taking a historical walking tour with our Castle Historian, Dr Jane O’Brien. This Living History Tour allows you to step back in time and get a taste of what life was like for the lords and ladies of this vibrant country estate, as well as their many servants and tenants. As direct descendants of the 11th century Celtic Kings of Thomond, the O’Brien claim on the land goes back centuries, but it was also a family home filled with laughter, drama, and intrigue. The grand demesne and lavish interiors of the castle are brought to life on the tour as captivating stories of the O’Brien family fill these beautiful spaces. 8 Pathways criss-cross the rolling land, meandering through woodlands, around the lake and beyond the fairways. Perhaps you wish to start your day with a morning jog. Maybe you’d like an invigorating afternoon walk or romantic after-dinner stroll. Dealing responsibly with our nature is a matter of course and the most important principle for us. During lockdown we have drawn on nature to smooth the way and bring contentment to our minds. With the support of our team, we have developed new self guided 'Deer Trails' in areas of the estate, to allow guests to find and view the native deer. Another initiative we have undertaken is to create animal habitat areas throughout the estate, as plenty of local wildlife call our estate home too, so you may just end up sharing your walk with some deer, pheasants, squirrels or badgers! Discover how Sir Edward’s love of gambling and extravagant spending nearly ruined the family in the 1700’s or how the arrival of the young English heiress, Lady Ethel, sustained the castle through Ireland’s revolutionary period of the 20th century. The luxurious public rooms feature many of the O’Brien ancestral portraits, but the stories of these individuals’ lives reveal both the fascinating culture of their times and the sweeping historical changes they witnessed. A local from Co. Clare and a member of the castle’s ancestral O’Brien lineage, Jane O’Brien has been running historical walking tours for over fifteen years. With a PhD in History and using expert storytelling skills, she draws on rich historical sources to capture the lived experience of the past, in an entertaining and fascinating celebration of this magnificent castle

To book a history tour with historian Jane O'Brien, please contact reservations@dromoland.ie

GOLF

PROUD HOSTS OF THE KPMG WOMEN'S IRISH OPEN 2022 & 2023

Every golfer dreams of playing at Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club. Designed by Ron Kirby and JB Carr, the impressive 18-hole 6,824 yards par 72 championship course is set on the magnificent 450-acre estate of Dromoland Castle. Combining gentle hills, ancient trees and unexpected water hazards, the immaculately maintained course presents challenges and thrills for golfers of all abilities. One of the finest parkland courses in Ireland, it’s matched by superb practice facilities and a welcoming club house experience.

GOLF ACADEMY

A state-of-the-art practice facility on Dromoland Castle’s magnificent estate, there’s no finer place to raise your game. Our Golf Academy offers Trackman, so you can take your game to the next level. Enjoy replicating historic shots or hone your game on a familiar shot with ‘On Course Practice’. Players of all abilities can practice and play on a wide variety of stunning virtual courses, which can be played in a fraction of the time it would take to play a full round. Or play a selection of fun games suitable for all ages - there’s

something in Trackman for everyone.

For in-person instruction, our PGA Professionals provide golf lessons to both individual and group players of all ages and levels.

TRACKMAN SIMULATOR ROOM

Join us at Dromoland Castle Golf Academy and try out our golf simulator experience with Trackman that will take you to the most iconic golf courses around the world as well as fine tune your golf game by deconstructing the mechanics of your swing, test your short game skills and have great fun in the process.

Dromoland Castle Golf Academy Simulator Room is also the perfect

place for families to spend a few hours, playing a few games and taking on the Parents vs

Kids challenges. From the 50-yard challenge, to 'Nearest the Pin', there's plenty of competitive fun to be had!

Our simulator features the latest technology from Trackman as seen throughout the PGA & DT World Tours and allows you track everything from face angle to smash factor and club speed to spin rates, this facility allows you to analyse your swing as never before.

RATES&OPENING HOURS

Our Golf Simulator room is available to residents and members for 90 minutes packages. Please see price below ;

Rental of Golf Simulator Room €150 for 90 minutes (max 4 ppl) for residents

WOODLAND & NATURE TRAILS

Pathways criss-cross the rolling land, meandering through woodlands, around the lake and beyond the fairways. Perhaps you wish to start your day with a morning jog. Maybe you’d like an invigorating afternoon walk or romantic after-dinner stroll. Dealing responsibly with our nature is a matter of course and the most important principle for us. During lockdown we have drawn on nature to smooth the way and bring contentment to our minds. With the support of our team, we have developed new self guided 'Deer Trails' in areas of the estate, to allow guests to find and view the native deer. Another initiative we have undertaken is to create animal habitat areas throughout the estate, as plenty of local wildlife call our estate home too, so you may just end up sharing your walk with some deer, pheasants, squirrels or badgers!

COMPLIMENTARY ON THE ESTATE

Fishing Lough Dromoland Walking & Jogging Nature Trails Cycling On The Estate Tennis

Children's Pedal Go Karts

Access to Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool

Registry

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