Ireland’s Blue Book – the renowned collection of country house hotels, manor houses, castles, and restaurants – has announced the addition of two properties to its esteemed portfolio; bringing the collection’s total to 64 properties.
Joining the collection for 2025 are Dromoland Castle in Co. Clare and The Station House Hotel in Co. Meath.
Dating back to the 16th century and set amidst 500 acres of pristine woodlands, Dromoland Castle offers a world of refined light-hearted luxury. Dromoland was once the ancestral home of the O’Brien’s, all the way back to Brian Boru himself, Ireland’s most powerful High King.
In the millennium between his time and ours, it has been the backdrop to grand romances, exciting dramas, and unforgettable events in Ireland’s history.
Over the centuries, it has played host to legends and luminaries, sinners and saints, barons and Beatles. Located in the heart of County Clare along the Wild Atlantic Way it is one of Ireland’s most recognised luxury resorts.
Commenting on its addition to the Ireland’s Blue Book Collection, Managing Director, Dromoland Castle, Mark Nolan said: “It is an honour to join the carefully curated portfolio of prestigious properties that make up Ireland’s Blue Book. The collection represents the true essence of Irish hospitality – something that our warm and welcoming team at Dromoland Castle has become synonymous with. We are proud to be a member of an association with such a stellar reputation and look forward to the Blue Book community having an opportunity to experience all that Dromoland Castle has to offer.”
Nestled in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East and the scenic Boyne Valley, The Station House Hotel in County Meath, provides a perfect country retreat, just 40km from Dublin city centre and the airport. Originally established as a railway junction in 1862, the property was acquired by the Slattery family in 1981. By 1984, they had transformed it into a premier culinary destination with the opening of Signal Restaurant and the launch of the hotel.
Commenting on its addition to the Ireland’s Blue Book Collection, Director, The Station House Hotel, Suzanne Mullen stated: “We are absolutely delighted to enter Ireland’s Blue Book collection this year and are very excited to extend this offering to our customers, both existing and new. Ireland’s Blue Book is the perfect fit for The Station House with our history as a former railway junction, and our 40 years as one of Ireland’s most loved destinations with true Irish hospitality at its heart.”
In speaking about the new additions, Michelle Maguire, CEO of Ireland’s Blue Book commented: “Ireland’s Blue Book prides itself on being a trusted collection of hotels and restaurants, and we are thrilled to expand the collection. With the introduction of these two new additions, I am so excited for our customers to enjoy what makes both these, very different properties, so special. Both of these new additions bring something unique to the collection. Dromoland Castle is renowned for its exceptional hospitality and stunning location, while The Station House offers a charming, family-run hotel set in a beautiful countryside setting.”
