Photos (clockwise): Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty, Co. Clare; Lantern House, Ogonnelloe, Co. Clare; Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare; and the drawing room of Glin Castle, Co. Limerick.
From world-renowned 5-star castles and country manors, to modern hotels and resorts, coastal and riverside guesthouses, and family-run bed-and-breakfasts, the Shannon Region offers a dazzling variety of places to stay.
For the most part, I have divided these accommodations by county — Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Offaly. However, two towns in Clare — Bunratty and Doolin — have each been given a separate section, as has Cashel/Cahir in Tipperary. Why?
In the case of Bunratty, one of the most frequently-asked questions on my Ask Pat Q & A Forum is "What is a good place to stay at Bunratty?" That's because Bunratty is the home of one of Ireland's most popular attractions — Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, and just 5 miles from Shannon Airport — so many people choose Bunratty for their first or last overnight to be near Shannon.
As for Doolin, it is like a magnet for people seeking Irish traditional music. It is a particular favorite for youthful back-packers, but many other travelers also want to experience the remote charm of Doolin. Likewise, the area around the Rock of Cashel — and especially the towns of Cashel and Cahir — are much in demand for overnight stops.
So, here are my favorite choices in the region — this is not meant to be an exhaustive list, just a sampling in all price categories.
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