Ashford Castle

Are you going to watch St Patricks parade in Dublin this year? If not, it will be very hard to find a better way to celebrate St Patricks than to enjoy the incredible 2-day package with Ashford Castle.

If you’re looking for a relaxing break, you’ll appreciate the specially created Emerald Phyto Body Treatment for 2 persons.

If you fancy cooking and enjoy learning something new, you’ll definitely enjoy the cookery demonstration with Ashford Castle’s chef: you will be taught the art of making Irish soda bread and will practice the “Guinness art” pouring.

St Patricks Day “Pot of Gold” treasure hunt and “Long Puck” hurling competition will entertain you if you’re into traditional St Patrick’s games, and making your wishes by the fountain at Ashford Castle will complete the experience.

Ashford Castle St Patricks package includes two nights of accommodation with traditional Irish dinner for two in the dungeons of Ashford Castle.

On the second day of your stay at Ashford Castle, you’ll take a mystic boat to the island of Inchagoill and visit St Patricks 5th century church “Templepatrick” and the most precious stone of Lugnad. You will hear the story of St Patrick explained on board by Patrick Luskin, historian and captain of the ship.

And to settle down after all the fun and thrill of the celebration, you’ll get to enjoy a glass of the Ashford Castle‘s favourite Irish tipple “Arthurs Bellini” on the house while watching the “Quiet Man” movie.

The St Patricks package at Ashford Castle is based on 2 adults only, and costs a total of eur790 per 2 nights of Corrib room accommodation. Click here to book now!

More about Ashford Castle

• Ashford Castle – general description and driving directions
• Occasion Packages with Ashford Castle
• Ashford Castle photos
  

With just a few days until Christmas, it’s still not too late for you to book your Christmas party at Ashford castle!

This year’s Christmas party at Ashford castle will happen on the Saturday night of December 19th, 2009. As always, you can count on the highest standard of food and entertainment, with the following included in the package:

• Minced pies & mulled wide upon your arrival (2pm)
• 4 course banquet in the George V dining room
• Entertainment by Keith McDonald and the Show
• Dancing until late

Naturally, there are a few conditions, like jacket & tie required for Gentlemen or a full payment required right away since it’s so close to the actual event.

Still, at eur150 per person per night, this is one great package and an unforgettable way to enjoy your Christmas this year. Go ahead and book now!

See also:

• Christmas breaks in Ireland
  
• Christmas Specials
  

This offer is based on 2 adults sharing, so if you’re planning a family break you’ll probably have to wait for the next special offer.

If Christmas in a castle hotel isn’t your thing, then book your stay in Ashford Castle now! Otherwise have a look at the the first Christmas specials for Ashford.

See also:

• Ashford Castle – official website
• Occasion packages with Ashford

You can zoom the map in or out to better understand how to find the castle hotel of your choice. Later this month I’ll be adding more changes to help you plan your route even better!

Click on any of the following castle hotels in Ireland to view more information and use the  interactive map on each page:

• Adare Manor
• Ashford Castle
• Dromoland Castle

See also:

• Gift vouchers for Irish Castle Hotels
• Castle Hotels Ireland website gets its own interactive map
• Map of Castle Hotels in Ireland
  

Ashford Castle – 3 nights special

Ashford Castle

An absolute winner for the past few months, Ashford Castle is amagnificent 5-star castle offering a truly magical experience every time you visit it. Celebrating its 70th birthday in 2009, Ashford currently has a Deluxe room 3 nights special for eur770 – that’s a price per room, not a person, so really a great value for a destination of such a class.  Click here to book your luxurious stay at Ashford

Ballygally Castle mini-break

Ballygally Castle

This enchanting 4-star castle hotel currently offers a mini-break deal which proves to be extremely popular with visitors of this website – for just gbp90 (around eur110), you will get a luxurious single room accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast, plus 4 course table d’hote dinner in the award-winning Garden Restaurant. Click here to visit Ballygally Castle website and book your mini-break!

Abbey Hotel – 2 nights with a complimentary dinner

Abbey Hotel

This 4-star castle hotel in Roscommon, Co. Roscommon has some of the best value deals on offer this summer. The one currently most popular is a 2 night bed & breakfast accommodation with a complimentary dinner and a full massage session for just eur149 pps. Please click here to visit hotel’s website for this and other offers..

See also:

• Five Star Castle Hotels in Ireland
• Four Star Castle Hotels in Ireland
• Castle Hotels Ireland – special offers
• Interactive map of castle hotels in Ireland
  
• Photos of castle hotels
  

Ashford Castle

As if 3rd night free special wasn’t enough, Ashford Castle has just launched a whole line of exciting occasion packages, meaning there are now even more reasons for you to stay in this magnificent castle.

Fathers Day Package at Ashford Castle

You’re already familiar with the first part of this deal: book two consecutive nights and get the third one for free. Yes, breakfast will be included. And yes, there’s now even more to this! To make Fathers Day celebration this bit more special for your family, Ashford includes one activity of your choice for free – so choose wisely! There are plenty of activities, but perhaps one which the whole family would enjoy is falconry.

With only a few days left until Fathers Day, you still have a chance to enjoy a great family break – book now if you like the idea!

Occasion packages from Ashford

There are a few more occasion packages available, I’ll be sure to introduce them properly in the coming days:

• 1939 – What A Year package
• Honeymoon Package at Ashford Castle
• Engagement at Ashford

See also:

• Ashford Castle deals: 3 nights special
• Ashford Castle - more information
• Official website of Ashford Castle
  

Ashford Castle

Whether you’ve been to Ashford before or if you’re just thinking of staying in this wonderful castle hotel in Mayo, Ireland – you should have a look at the latest brochure available.

Ashford Castle brochure

There are usually a few brochures available for download from Ashford Castle, so I’ll be updating this post to reflect it.

If you’re interested in general information about the Ashford Castle Hotel, you will get most of the answers in the All Seasons brochure for Ashford Castle.

If  you’re more into Ashford Castle photos, then you’ll enjoy the second Ashford Castle brochure, which is more like a photo album.

See also:

• Ashford Castle special: 3rd night FREE
  
• Official Ashford Castle website
• Directions: Galway Airport to Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle

Shannon Airport to Ashford Castle directions

1.	Head southeast on Airport Rd/N19 toward N19
        Continue to follow N19                           0.2 km
2.	At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and
        stay on N19. Go through 3 roundabouts            5.1 km
3.	At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto
        the N18 ramp	                                 0.5 km
4.	Merge onto N18	                                68.7 km
5.	Turn left at R338/The Bog Rd	                 0.3 km
6.	Turn left at Dublin Rd/R338.
        Continue to follow R338                          4.5 km
7.	Turn left at Dublin Rd/R338.
        Continue to follow R338.
        Go through 3 roundabouts                         4.6 km
8.	At Bodkin Roundabout, take the 4th exit
        onto Headford Rd/N6	                         0.7 km
9.	At Kirwan Roundabout, take the 2nd exit
        onto Headford Rd/N84. Continue to follow N84    24.0 km
10.	N84 turns slightly right and becomes R334	11.4 km
11.	Turn left at R346	                         3.9 km
12.	Turn left at R345	                         1.3 km
13.	Turn left                                         56 m

Shannon Airport to Ashford Castle distance: 125km (about 2h)

This route planning information was generated using Google Maps service.

More on Ashford Castle:

• Official Ashford Castle page
• Ashford Castle hotel 3rd night free special
  
• Ashford Castle photos
  
• Ashford Castle, Ireland
  

Ashford Castle

Galway Airport to Ashford Castle directions

1.	Head northwest toward R339      	      0.1 km
2.	Turn right at R339	                      0.6 km
3.	Turn left at N18	                      4.2 km
4.	Turn right at N17	                      5.9 km
5.	Turn left toward Gort Na Carraig
        (signs for Headford/Tuaim/áth Cinn/Tuam)      5.5 km
6.	Continue straight onto Gort Na Carraig	      2.4 km
7.	Turn right at Headford Rd/N84
        Continue to follow N84                       10.4 km
8.	N84 turns slightly right and becomes R334    11.4 km
9.	Turn left at R346	                      3.9 km
10.	Turn left at R345	                      1.3 km
11.	Turn left                                      56 m

Galway Airport to Ashford Castle distance: 45.9km (about 45min)

This route planning information was generated using Google Maps service.

More on Ashford Castle:

• Ashford Castle, Ireland
• Official Ashford Castle page
• Falconry school at Ashford Castle