The historic city of Galway with airport is approx. 70 km and 1 hours away
About Us
The tradition of hospitality at Ballynahinch Castle has long and strong foundations. Beautiful rooms, including the luxury Riverside wing, are tastefully and individually furnished.
In casual country elegance, a superb restaurant, fed by fresh home produce and locally caught fish is complimented by an attractive old world bar and open log fires. With 350 acres of exceptionally beautiful wooded grounds and walks, fishing rights on our own salmon river and lakes, 26,000 acres of prime woodcock shoot, tennis and cycling, the castle offers all the attractions of a large private estate.
A championship golf course, sea fishing and horse riding are all within easy reach. Ballynahinch, the jewel in the crown of Connemara encompasses late 20th Century comforts in a setting untouched by time. Two AA Rosettes. Recommended by Bridgestone's Jameson Guide, Karen Brown and Fodors.
Restaurant
The kitchens of Ballynahinch Castle,under the careful stewardship of Head Chef Xin Sun, have been delighting both visitors and local diners for years. The Owenmore restaurant offers elegant yet unpretentious dining in a stunning location, using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Xin and his team take advantage of the wealth of fresh fish, and game available on the West Coast, to produce wonderfully balanced yet creative dishes.
Dinner in the Owenmore Restaurant is one of the highlights of any trip to Ballynahinch Castle. Changing the Menus regularly to reflect the seasons ensures that regular visitors to Ballynahinch can enjoy a varied and interesting selection of dishes.
The Fishermans Pub with open log fires, wholesome local produce and friendly personal service is the ideal place to meet the Connemara locals over a pint or enjoy the catch of the day for dinner.
Enjoying the local and seasonal produce of our region; fresh fish, shellfish, wild mushrooms, woodcock, duck and more while soaking up the atmosphere.
"There is more than a bit of magic to the Ballynahinch spell, and food lovers will easily declare it as one of their all-time favourite places to eat and stay in Ireland"–Bridgestone Guide Hot 100.
CASTLE ROOMS
Few Castle Hotels in Ireland offer hotel rooms with aspects to match Ballynahinch Castle in Connemara. The hotel accommodation comprises of 48 guest rooms, of which nearly half are classic rooms situated in the older part of the Connemara castle, and two riverside wings of superior rooms and luxury rooms and suites. All the hotel rooms in the castle are finished to an exceptionally high standard and all superior and luxury rooms have stunning views across river and woodland as do the classic riverside rooms. Some of the classic rooms have views of the mountains.
