Monday, August 31, 2026

  1. Perched on the banks of Lough Meelagh in County Roscommon, this castle hotel offers the full Irish country-house fantasy without the drafts. The spa, parkland walks, boating, and golf give you plenty of reasons to stay busy, or to feel virtuous about not doing any of it. Suites in the original house carry a bit more atmospheric weight; those in the newer wing keep the same grand register. The restaurant is named for Ireland's first president, which sets the tone.

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    The record strongest first

    One number, weighted & current 74

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    Drink Score

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      Stay Score

      The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

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        Do Score

        The score comes from the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin star outweighs a listicle. When you sort by what's nearby, distance changes the order, never the score.

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          Best Place Score

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