Since the 16th century, Dromoland Castle has welcomed visitors to its bucolic 500-acre estate along the western coast of Ireland. Once the ancestral home of a family whose lineage traces back to royalty, the castle lives on today as an opulent resort. There’s plenty to do without ever leaving the grounds. Tee off on one of the finest parkland courses in Ireland, marked by gentle hills and centuries-old trees. Try your hand at royal pastimes like archery, clay shooting, and falconry, or opt for a pampering experience at the recently refurbished Castle Spa. Enjoy the Castle’s Signature Restaurant at Earl of Thomond, light bites at The Gallery The Fig Tree Restaurant a quaint atmospheric country club, or handcrafted cocktails in what was once the family library.