09/11/2024
Day 5 of our Emerald Isle Beercation - Castle Night!
Tonight our beercationers spent a relaxing night at the Ballyseede Castle Hotel. Built in 1721 as a garrison for the Fitzgerald’s family, Earls of Desmond. The family were known for not swearing their allegiance to the crown, which resulted in wars known as the Geraldine Wars. These wars were fought for over three centuries, but came to an end with the beheading of Gerald, the 16th Earl, in the Demesne of Ballyseede, and his head was later showcased in a cage on London Bridge.
The castle along with 3000 acres was then later given on lease to Robert Blennerhassett, the lease being a that red rose be presented every year on Midsummer’s Day. The Blennerhassets then occupied the castle until 1966, over 400 years.
Tonight our beercationers were able to wander to 30 acres of grounds, and had a fantastic dinner in the castles Great Stone Hall. Some of them even participated in High Tea when the group arrived at the hotel.
Would you like to stay in an Irish Castle Hotel? Our "Emerald Isle Beercation" tours always spend one night of their beercation in one, providing an experience you will never forget! We have 3 chances in 2025!
• Emerald Isle Beercation Spring 2025 (limited space available) - March 21st through April 1st
• Emerald Isle Beercation Summer 2025 - July 18th through 29th
• Emerald Isle Beercation Fall 2025 - September 5th thought 16th.