Glin Castle

Glin Castle
Visiting and staying at the Glin Castle Hotel provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the heritage of Ireland whilst touring or visiting the country on your vacation or holiday. Now everyone has the opportunity to stay in one of the magnificent Irish castles. Experience a sense of history and enjoy the luxurious surroundings of Glin Castle Hotel in the beautiful country of Ireland on the bank of the River Shannon surrounded by formal gardens and parkland. Associated with the Knights of Glin, a branch of the great Norman family, the FitzGeralds or Geraldines, Earls of Desmond. It is now an 18th-century castle, built on medieval ruins, with beautiful and historic interiors.

Glin Castle

Glin Castle

Hotel Facts and Information - Glin Castle

• The address and contact details of Glin Castle Hotel
  • Glin Castle
  • Glin
  • Co Limerick
  • Ireland
  • Tel: (+353) 068-34173
  • Fax: (+353) 068-34364
  • Email: knight@iol.ie
• The hotel location and setting:
  • The Glin Castle Hotel is located in a beautiful Irish setting amidst 500 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland and has views of the Shannon Estuary
• Local Attractions near Glin Hotel:
  • The medieval cities of Galway and Limerick
  • The Hunt Museum in Limerick City
  • The picturesque village of Bunratty with its spectacular 15th century castle
  • The Burren
  • Turlough (lake)
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Aillwee Cave
  • The picturesque village of Adare. 
• Number of rooms at Glin Hotel - 15
  • Television & Radio
  • Hairdryer
• General hotel facilities at Glin :
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room Service
• Sporting Facilities at, or nearby, Glin Castle Hotel:
  • Golf courses at Ballybunion, Tralee, Killarney and Lahinch.
  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Horse riding
  • Tennis
  • Archery
  • Fishing
• Weddings at Glin Hotel
  • Romantic Weddings can be arranged at Glin Castle Hotel

Irish Castle Building - Glin Castle
The design and building of Glin Castle encompassed some, or all, of the following elements:

• Castles were built on the highest ground in the area
• Castles often adjoined Rivers
• Castles often overlooked Towns
• A Strong central Keep or Main Tower was featured in many castles
• A High wall, complete with towers surrounded the Keep and the Inner Bailey
• Several Outer Walls and Outer Baileys were often added in the process of building
• Gatehouses were often featured

It is interesting to discover which elements applied to the building of Glin Castle when you take your holiday or vacation.

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Glin Castle

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