Belleek Castle Museum
Belleek Castle Museum
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Learn about the history of Belleek Castle & the story of its inhabitants the Knox-Gore family. Lean about the exciting life of Marshall Doran a sailor who made his fortune from smuggling & antique dealing who later became hotelier & restored Belleek Castle in the 1960's. Visitors will see the original Castle & Marshalls additions to the house such as the Spanish Armada Bar (built from salvaged wood from Spanish Armada shipwrecks) and the Medieval Banquet Hall,. The highlight of the tour will be the Marshall Doran Collection! One of the finest collections of antiques, Jurassic Fossils, Medieval weapons and Medieval Armour in Ireland! Other curiosities include the last wolf shot in Connaught & the bed of Grace O'Malley, Ireland's Pirate Queen.
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Ross H
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
I had taken my class here a year before as we were Lear big about Belleek Castle in history so we did the museum tour. My pupils absolutely loved it. A year later I brought my wife and kids here and they loved it too. Carol did a great job bringing the history to life. Perfect place to visit with a family and a walk around the woods to finish off the trip.
Written 7 November 2023
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Karen T
Newport, RI2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
A really lovely morning spent at the castle. charming and elegant. Friendly staff and warm atmosphere
Written 30 October 2023
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Meyerbeer24
France43 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Have stayed here for 20 years in most of the rooms. Some great nights with family. Restaurant in castle very good and breakfast in cafe can be slow. 95/100.
Written 19 October 2023
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Liz R
West Midlands, United Kingdom2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Sarah was really knowledgeable about the history of the Castle and we all enjoyed the Belleek Castle tour.
Written 21 August 2023
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v1ncent
Dublin, Ireland21 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Amazing. I would definitely recommend to visit. Excellent tour guide with a lot of knowledge. I will definitely come back to stay there overnight. Thank you for great experience
Written 19 August 2023
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Gabrielle M
5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Highly recommend doing the guided tour of the Castle with Carol - I have lived in this town for most of my life and never really explored this national treasure trove . I was completely blown away by the story - I won't spoil it but even David Attenborough would have loved it I would say! Absolutely fabulous 👌 👏 👍
Written 17 April 2023
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dingerdoidge
Barnstaple, UK25 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
A fabulous tour of he castle and dungeons with my 12 year old. Loved Grace o’malleys bed and the armoury. My son got to handle the swords (with great care & supervision from Carol “the guide”) Amazing and animated guide through time which was enjoyed by both me and my son. If you go to Ballina then a visit here is a must!
Written 10 April 2023
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Loreal F
30 contributions
Nov 2022
Incredible! The tour was absolutely amazing with our tour guide. She showed us around the castle, the courtyard/stable area, and also underneath the castle where the significant artefacts and memorabilia are kept! She also answered any question we had. You could tell she loved her job. 100% would recommend to anyone visiting or even a small bit away, it's worth the drive. Have a drink in the Armada bar and then take the tour, totally worth it.
Written 29 November 2022
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Anne & John Barrett
london6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Wonderful stay at Beleek Castle,Amazing chef well presented food and good atmosphere.
Castle decor for halloweeen was lovely with fires to create a nice intimate feeling.
Castle decor for halloweeen was lovely with fires to create a nice intimate feeling.
Written 31 October 2022
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Charlie G
1 contribution
Oct 2022
I really like The tour. MY Favourite part of the tour was the last wolf shot in Connaught and I loved handling the armour as well as the weapons
Written 6 October 2022
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Is the case& tour wheelchair friendly?
InNeedofaGetaway
Coeur d'Alene, ID92 contributions
I don’t believe so. Hundreds of years old. Many stairs. Rooms upstairs that we stayed in. As another person suggested please contact them via email. They are very responsive via email as I did email them with questions prior to our stay.
henrietta145
Belfast, UK
I would be interested in bringing a coach party of 55 senior on Tuesday 16 May on a visit to this castle and museum . Could I have a price per head please.
Paul D
Ballina, Ireland1 contribution
Hi Henrietta,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you! I was away for a few day's. I can offer you a price of €5 per head. I just checked our availability and we are available for tours between 11 and 4. What time in the day were you thinking of visiting us?
Kind regards,
Stephen,
Assistant Curator,
Belleek Castle
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