Tastefully refurbished and in keeping with its old world style
Kinnitty Castle, once home to the Bernard Family has been transformed into
a magnificent country residence. Incorporating ten ensuite bedrooms, they
retain their original dimensions in keeping with the period of the Castle.
Excellent cuisine, fine wines, open log fires and candlelight together
a very warm and friendly welcome create an atmosphers and hospitality that
is special to Kinnitty Castle. Nestled amid the Slieve Bloom mountains
and in the heart of Ely O' Carroll country, Kinnitty Castle is one of the
strongholds of the O' Carroll family of which one Charles Óg O'
Carroll was one of the signatories of the American Declaration of Independance.
The family still maintain vast estates in Maryland. In the mid 1890's Montgomery
Hitchcock and family lived in Kinnitty. Little was it known at the time
that his son Rex Ingram would go to Hollywood to become a noted director
of spectacular silent movies. Still in existence today on the Estate are
the remains of an ancient Augustinian monastery and ancient Celtic Cross
dating from the 7th century. The high cross depicts the presentation in
the temple and the crucifixion on the east face, Adam and Eve and intertwining
birds. Kinnitty located in the centre of Ireland is an ideal base from
which to explore many sites and trails. The estate itself includes 65 acres
of parkland, formal gardens and a walled-in garden. Wildlife is abundant
and undisturbed. Leisure facilities include tennis, fishing, shooting and
a fully equipped health and leisure centre. Esquestrian holidays are a
speciality providing numerous equestrian activities including tuition,
trailing and trekking. The old Estate encompasses 10,000 aqcres which are
directly accessible from the Castle where guests can wander through unspoilt
woodland on horseback and lose themselves in the peace and tranquillity
of their surroundings.