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Near the fabled Blue Stack Mountains, Lough Eske Castle traces its roots all the way back to the late 1400’s and the famous O’Donnell family who founded the nearby town of Donegal. The original castle was first built around 1474. The current Lough Eske Castle was constructed in the 1860s on the site of an old Brooke mansion, destroyed by fire in 1939 and newly renovated in 2007. Lough Eske Castle has a modern feel, blending the timeless allure of its Gaelic heritage with the conveniences of a modern world-class hotel. See more

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A calming white-washed façade hides bright, glamorous rooms, each a character in itself. Generous sash windows offer mesmerising loch views and moored boats bob before an ethereal mountainous landscape. The 13th-century estate, rich in wildlife, features formal gardens, rambling woodland and a host of country pursuits, whilst restaurants offer both fine dining and hearty Irish cuisine. See more