Built in 1180 by Hugh De Lacy and steeped in history and tradition, the Kilkea Castle hotel is the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland. Set on its own extensive grounds the hotel retains all the splendors of its past.

The Kilkea Castle hotel offers a mix of ancient and modern and the 36 charming bedrooms are individually designed with every modern amenity.

Fine Dining is available at De-Lacy's restaurant offering a blend of traditional and contemporary cuisine with menus emphasising fresh, locally-sourced foods and dishes which are carefully prepared and artistically presented.

There is an on-site fully equipped leisure centre with an indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, jacuzzi tub, steam room and gym. 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 meters off the championship tee has been developed in this magnificent setting, beneath the shadow of the castle.