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Located in Dundalk, Carrickdale Hotel & Spa is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Cooley Mountains and 7 minutes from Dundalk Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Ballymacdermot Cairn and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Ring of Gullion.

Located in Gorey, Ashdown Park Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Peoples Park and Gorey Little Theatre. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gorey Showgrounds and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gorey Library.

St Bridget's Apartments offer accommodation in two separate buildings located in the St Bridget's area, 300 metres from Eyre Square and 600 meters from Nicholas Collegiate Church.

All apartments have a fully fitted kitchen, living room and a bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Bed linen and towels are provided. Some apartments offer a terrace or balcony and some have stairs leading up to them. Please advise if you have any mobility issues. Guests are offered access to a local gym for an additional cost.

National University of Galway is 700 metres from St Bridget's Apartments. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 65 km from St Bridget's Apartments.

Situated in Ballina's main street, Hallahan's is just meters from the River Moy, known for its salmon fishing. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

Hallahan's is a family run property, and guests can enjoy breakfast each morning. The bar serves a wide range of drinks, there is a coffee dock for guests to enjoy, and full in-house entertainment is frequently provided.

Rooms at Hallahan's are traditionally furnished, and feature an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each also benefits from picturesque views and tea and coffee making facilities.

Walkers can enjoy some pretty forest routes within 1 km. Lough Conn is 13 km away, while the coast can be reached in around 15 minutes by car.

Please note that the bar and restaurant will only be open for Friday and Saturday nights.

Please note that the bar and restaurant will only be open for breakfast and lunch daily.

The Dunraven Arms, established in 1792, is an award-winning oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by mellow thatched cottages, offering the ambience of a country house with fine service and friendly efficient staff.

All rooms offer views over the thatched cottages.

The Dunraven Arms was recommended by Karen Brown as Hotel of the Year 2004 in Georgina Campbell's Guide. The Maigue Restaurant has received the highest accolades for its outstanding cuisine. This restaurant has been recognised with 3 AA Rosettes for Food, Gilbey’s Gold Medal Award, Egon Ronay Irish Meat Restaurant of the Year, RAC Hospitality, Service & Comfort Award, Mouton Cadet Award and Bord Failte Awards of Excellence.

Nestled against the banks of the River Barrow and surrounded by luscious green grounds, the 4-star Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow is located just outside Carlow.

Rooms are en suite & all feature work desks and tiled bathrooms with luxurious toiletries. Hair dryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities are also available.

The Barrow Bistro serves fine food all day, cooked by the bistro's head chef, who previously trained Jamie Oliver and has cooked for celebrities and royalty. Guests can enjoy an a la carte menu and an extensive wine list.

Guests can enjoy a stroll around the beautifully landscaped gardens, with its impressive bridge joining the hotel to its own private island with picturesque views of the natural backdrop of the River Barrow and the surrounding Killeshin Hills.

Carlow shops and restaurants are easily accessible and Carlow Castle is a short 15-minute walk. Free parking is available at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow.

With free parking and free WiFi, this stylish hotel is located on Kilkenny's ring road, a 20-minute walk from Kilkenny city centre. Guests can enjoy full Irish breakfasts and rooms with Hypnos beds and power showers.

Bright and modern, all the spacious rooms at the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny boast free wired internet and include a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of a laptop safe and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Breakfast is served each day, including fresh juice and freshly baked pastries and bread alongside hearty cooked breakfasts. 1801 Restaurant and Bar serves an international menu as well as a kids’ menu offering a wide amount of choice.

Children are welcome at The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny, and family friendly children's menus are available. The Watershed Leisure complex, with its swimming pool and water-slides, is just 5 minutes' drive away.

This elegant Georgian hotel in Dublin city centre is just 2 minutes' walk from O' Connell Street and very close to Temple Bar, it offers rooms with en suite bathrooms, a restaurant/bar with evening entertainment, and free Wi-Fi.

The recently renovated Castle Hotel is steeped in sophisticated Georgian style, featuring original, sweeping staircases, crystal chandeliers, antique mirrors and marble fireplaces.

Rooms at The Castle Hotel are individually designed to reflect the elegance of the building and have hairdryers, direct dial telephones, tea/coffee making facilities and TVs.

The Castle Vaults bar/restaurant has an exposed vaulted ceiling which was part of the original 18th-century wine cellars. It offers modern cuisine, a pre-theatre menu and an evening à la carte menu, along with live Traditional Irish Music every night.

The Old Music Shop restaurant is situated in a Georgian Room overlooking Findlater's 19th-century Gothic Revival Church. It offers an all-day menu of pizza, pasta, salads and gourmet sandwiches. A pre-theatre and evening menu is also available.

The hotel has its own secure private car park. The Aircoach Dublin Airport Bus stops just 3 minute's walk away. Croke Park, The Hugh Lane art Gallery, The Garden of Remembrance, The Abbey and Gate theatres and the James Joyce Cultural Centre are all a short walk away.

Located in Athlone, Athlone Springs Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Athlone Castle and Rose Island. This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Glendeer Pet Farm and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Athlone Towncentre.

Located in Athlone, Hodson Bay Hotel is on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of The Spa at Hodson Bay and Lough Ree. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Athlone Golf Club and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Burren Exposure.

A stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone places you in the heart of Athlone, within a 5-minute walk of Athlone Towncentre and St. Peter and Paul's Church. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Athlone Castle and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Athlone Golf Club.

Maldron Hotel Galway is a 18-minute drive from Galway City, and ideally located close to motorways to reach all corners of Ireland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and full use of the leisure facilities, including a 20m swimming pool!

The hotel prides itself in providing excellent service, with friendly and helpful staff and great facilities. The village of Oranmore is a mere walk away where you can find a host of restaurants, bars and shops.

The superb leisure centre includes a 20-metre pool, hot tub, gym, steam room, sauna and children's pool. Please note, access to the pool is Adults only after 7pm and swimming hats must be worn when using the pool.

Adjacent to this Galway Hotel is a 6 screen Omniplex Cinema.

Adults only after 7pm, Adult supervision of children is mandatory in the swimming pool and swimming hats must be worn when using the pool.

With a stay at Clayton Hotel Galway in Galway (Doughiska), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Galway Race Course and 6 minutes from Shop Street. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Galway Harbour and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Galway Cathedral.

With a stay at Bridge House Hotel - Leisure Club & Spa in Tullamore, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Charleville Castle and Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lloyd Town Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre.

Located in Galway (Galway City Centre), Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway is within a 5-minute drive of Galway Cathedral and Eyre Square. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from University Hospital Galway and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Galway Harbour.

Each of these city-centre apartments has a great location close to Eyre Square. The property offers free underground parking for one vehicle per apartment.

In each apartment there is a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious lounge with cable TV, a dining area and free, secure underground parking.

Guests can dine in the Western Bar & Restaurant which is just a minute's walk from the apartments. During their stay, guests have access to Snap Fitness gym for a surcharge.

Western Citypoint Apartments is run by Western Hotel, which is located nearby. Check-in for the apartments is at the Western Hotel. There is a separate car park for Citypoint Apartments. At the hotel, directions to the Citypoint car park will be given, as well as a fob to gain access.

Please note that all Citypoint Apartments are strictly non-smoking. Please note, guests are not permitted to bring visitors to the property. Check-in for the apartments is at the Western Hotel, 33 Prospect Hill, H91 Y3FA. Further instructions will be provided upon check-in. Short-term underground parking for check-in at the Western Hotel can be accessed down a ramp from St Bridget's Place. There is a separate car park for Citypoint Apartments. At the hotel, directions to the Citypoint car park will be given, as well as a fob to gain access. There is 1 parking space allocated per apartment. Please note that for bookings of 3 apartments or more, the payment options and cancellation policies are different. The required deposit is 50% at the time of booking and a further 50% deposit is required at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. The property will contact guests shortly after booking to confirm the procedure, along with details regarding the security deposit required upon arrival. Guests that wish to visit the gym must pay a EUR 10 membership fee. Please note, the gym is only open to guests during staffed hours. Please contact Snap Fitness for further information.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Galway, you'll be centrally located in Galway, steps from Quay Street and 8 minutes by foot from Eyre Square. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Spanish Arch and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bold Art Gallery.

With a stay at Clybaun Hotel Galway in Galway (Clybaun), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Leisureland and 5 minutes from National Aquarium of Galway. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University Hospital Galway and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Galway City Museum.

When you stay at The Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Portlaoise Leisure Centre and Portlaoise Leisure Centre Park. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from The Dunamaise Arts Centre and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from O'Moore Park.

Located in Ennis, Hotel Woodstock, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Ennis Friary and Ennis Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Craggaunowen and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Quin Abbey.