A truly magical residence, that blends the warmth of a country home with the style of a contemporary luxury Irish hotel,
The Old Ground Hotel is one of the leading 4 star hotels in Ennis, County Clare. Inside, the warmth of the blazing fire, is matched by the warmth of the welcome.
Outside, the pretty winding streets of Ennis, and beyond, the rugged beauty of County Clare and the West of Ireland. Visit us, at The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, and soak up the atmosphere. About Us This former manor house, dating as far back as the 18th century, offers luxury 4 star hotel accommodation in Ennis and is the ideal base for your hotel break in the West of Ireland.
Situated centrally in Ennis, Shannon Airport is a mere 20 minutes drive away from the Old Ground Ennis Hotel.
Accommodation
The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis has recently undergone a significant refurbishment programme to achieve its new 4 star rating.
All bedrooms are stylishly and thoughtfully designed with our guest's ultimate
comfort in mind. Fresh, white crisp linen and the softest duvets and pillows
ensure a great night's sleep.
- Standard Hotel Rooms
- Deluxe Hotel Rooms
- Hotel Suites
Dining
The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis has three dining areas, each with its own unique atmosphere and dining experiences.
- Town Hall Restaurant
One of the most popular restaurants in Ennis town, the Town Hall Clare restaurant offers a creative dining experience in a spacious, high-ceilinged room that was once the town courthouse.
- O'Brien Room
The Old Ground Ennis Hotel dining room is an elegant room. The menu offers seasonal, local produce prepared by our excellent hotel chefs.
- Poet's Corner
The Poet's Corner, in this Clare hotel, is a traditional Irish pub which opens from the hotel onto the main street of Ennis. Food is served in a very relaxed atmosphere with traditional Irish music being played by established musicians on weekend nights.
The Old Ground Hotel in Ennis Clare, is situated in the market town of Ennis, just 20 minutes from Shannon Airport, the gateway to the west of Ireland.
There is a bus and taxi service from Shannon International Airport and car hire is available at the airport. Guests at this hotel near Shannon Airport can easily explore the rugged beauty of the West of Ireland and visit famous attractions such as Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, Alliwee Caves and Doonbeg Golf Course and many others in the Shannon Region, an ideal base for weekend breaks in Clare.
You will find the Old Ground Clare Hotel an ideal choice as a vacation touring base or for your Irish hotel break with a host of Ennis restaurants, traditional music sessions and shopping facilities nearby.
Cork 83 miles / 133km
Galway 42 miles / 67km
Killarney 91 miles / 156km
Tralee 89 miles / 142km
Getting Here from Shannon Airport
(14 miles / 23km. Approx 20 minutes)
- From Shannon Airport take the N19 exit.
- At the 4th roundabout, take the N18 signposted Galway.
- Take Ennis exit off duel carriageway (N85) Continue straight through two roundabouts and take 3rd exit on Clare Abbey roundabout
- Approach traffic lights and turn right continuing to station roundabout.
- Take first exit off roundabout and continue straight on Station Road.
- Hotel Entrance on your right as you approach the end of Station Road.
Getting Here from Dublin, via Limerick
(147 miles / 235km)
- From Dublin, take the N7, signposted Limerick. You will pass through the villages of Moneygall, Toomevara and Birdhill.
- On arrival in Limerick, at Parkway Roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the N7 (signposted City Centre, Galway (N18), Shannon Airport)
- Follow signs for N18, Galway or Ennis while navigating the city.