Kilkea Castle Hotel
Castledermot, Co. Kildare
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Classification: Irish Tourist Board 4 Star
Proprietor: Shane Cassidy
Built in 1180 by Hugh De Lacy and steeped in
history and tradition, this is the oldest inhabited castle in
Ireland. Set on its own extensive grounds the hotel retains all the
splendours of its past. Kilkea Castle offers a mix of ancient and
modern and the 36 charming bedrooms are individually designed with
every modern amenity. Facilities include a lounge and bar, and De
Lacy’s Restaurant which offers a blend of traditional and
contemporary cuisine. The hotel also has a superb leisure centre
with swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room. For sports
enthusiasts, tennis, fishing, clay pigeon shooting and archery are
available on the grounds as is an 18 hole golf course. The golf
course measuring 6,100 metres off the championship tee has been
developed in this magnificent setting, beneath the shadow of the
castle. It allows the splendour of the castle to be viewed from
every fairway. The course designers have cleverly used the river
Gresse as a natural hazard flowing through the castle grounds which
is encountered at almost every hole. Kilkea Castle is one of
Irelands best kept secrets. |
