Historic Hotels in Curragha

Set amidst the rich history of Ireland, Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa has a storied past that dates back to the times of The Butlers of Dunboyne. The original castle, which served as their residence, was destroyed during the Cromwellian invasion of Ireland due to the family's steadfast refusal to convert to Protestantism. In its place, a stately Georgian house was constructed in 1764 under the watchful eye of Drogheda architect George Darley. The structure boasts exquisite ornamental stucco plasterwork by the renowned Lafranchini Brothers, with the ceiling over the staircase depicting the four elements central to life during that period—War, Music, Education, and Love.

The last of the Butlers to call the castle home was the 22nd Baron of Dunboyne, John Butler, who was also the Catholic Bishop of Cork. Over the years, ownership of the castle passed through various families, including the Butler-O’Briens, Sadliers, Morrough-Ryans, and Watchmans. In 1955, the Good Shepherd Sisters took up residence until 1991 when the Keating family acquired the property. The Ross family then purchased the castle in 1999 and embarked on an ambitious restoration project. Led by Seamus Ross, they transformed the castle into the luxurious Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, which opened its doors in 2006. In December 2022, Mr. Thomas Röggla added the hotel to his prestigious TMR Hotel Collection, which includes esteemed properties such as Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, Harvey’s Point, Mount Wolseley, Aghadoe Heights, and the Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort.

Bellinter House is a Georgian mansion that was initially built at around 1750 and was used primarily as a residence. The property has changed many owners since then, until it was refurbished and adapted to become the luxurious boutique-style hotel that it is today.

This estate, home to the powerful FitzGerald family since the 12th century, features an impressive 18th-century Palladian mansion designed by Richard Cassels. It has a rich history with notable anecdotes.

This is the house where the mother of the famous Irish author and playwright, Samuel Beckett, was born in 1871. The building where the hotel is housed today, as well as one more nearby building, belonged to Beckett's family and passed down as their heritage.

Located in the historic seaside town of Malahide, north of Dublin city center, this hotel has a long history and is a prominent traditional establishment in the area, reflecting the heritage of a coastal Dublin town.

Dating back to 1809, the Castle Hotel is one of Dublin's oldest hotels, comprising nine interconnected Georgian townhouses. It retains many original features like grand staircases and marble fireplaces and has hosted historical figures.

In existence since 1845, destroyed during the 1916 Rising and rebuilt in 1926, this hotel is a site of historical political meetings, including the founding of the Irish Volunteers. It retains a strong link to the nearby Abbey Theatre.

While the hotel building itself may not be as historically significant as others, its location in the ancient Temple Bar district places it within one of Dublin's oldest and most historically vibrant areas.

Housed in a historic 19th-century building that was formerly a bank headquarters, the hotel incorporates original architectural features such as the grand Banking Hall and the bank vaults, offering a sense of historic grandeur in a prime central location.

This establishment has a history as a licensed premises spanning over 300 years, situated on a site with Viking origins. The current Victorian building dates to 1885 and was historically used as a safe house during the Irish War of Independence.

12th century original castle.

The history of the building where the hotel is housed today dates back to the 1800s. Before it was turned into the elegant Buswells Hotel, it used to be an Institute for the Training and Employment of Educated Women, supported by the Queen in 1861. Offering a wide array of practical classes for women, the institute worked for 20 years before closing down. It was first turned into a hotel in the early 1880s, and, while it changed names and owners since then, it has continued to offer the highest quality of accommodation to all its guests.

Located on St Stephen's Green, this property is situated in a historic Georgian townhouse typical of this prestigious 18th-century square, offering a stay in a building with period character in a historically significant area.

Originally a prayer hall dating back to the 17th century, The Davenport features a significant neoclassical facade. Although the interior was rebuilt after a fire, the building's historic origins and architecture contribute to its heritage.