Thomond House

For centuries, Dromoland Castle was the original seat of the O’Briens. Thomond House, the current seat of The O'Brien, chief of the O'Brien clan, is a comparatively recent residence, built in the Palladian style after the present chieftain's uncle sold the castle and a small portion of the estate to the hotel that stands at the bottom of their drive. Here Lord and Lady Inchiquin have created a warm and welcoming yet stately home.

The strong fluid lines of its Georgian architecture blend perfectly with its country setting and spectacular vantage point overlooking Dromoland Castle. In keeping with the exterior of the house, features inside include elegant high ceilings, tall windows, a sweeping staircase that leads to the upper gallery, and marble fireplaces, which on a cool Irish evening are ablaze with home-grown turf and timber.