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    Shirley Arms Hotel

    272 reviews
    #1 of 2 Hotels in Carrickmacross
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    Main Street, Carrickmacross, Ireland
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    4.5 272 reviews
    • Excellent62%
    • Very good28%
    • Average6%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
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    Main Street, Carrickmacross Ireland See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
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    4 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Very good

    Know it well but never stayed here before and so it was great to have the opportunity it final stay. Room was spacious and spotless with very comfy beds. Staff overall were friendly and helpful both front of house and waiting. Lovely selection for breakfast....More

    Thank baldandbeautiful666
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Nice Hotel

    I stayed here for one night while out in Carrickmacross with friends. It is well located, right at the end of Main Street. Room was spacious, clean and well maintained as was the bathroom. There is a great restaurant in the hotel which has good...More

    Thank Redchariot
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Very large room !

    From the outside the Shirley Arms looks like a smaller older , traditional hotel. However behind the original building is a larger modern building . Probably built during the Irish Tiger years when new hotel accommodation sprang up all over Ireland. Anyway the room I...More

    Thank Albermarle
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    My Best Friends Wedding!

    Attended the wedding of one of my dearest friends this weekend at The Shirley Arms Hotel. What a fantastic night and the staff had a huge part to play in that. They were friendly, helpful, generous and so efficient. Have to give a huge mention...More

    Thank Jayne C
    Reviewed 30 September 2018
    short stay

    Excellent mid size hotel located in Carrickmacross Co Monaghan Centrally located in the town with parking off street, Had a short stay weekend of the 23rd Sept, very high standards throughout , with spacious bedrooms /bathrooms very good quality food had Sunday lunch likewise with...More

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    The Shirley Arms Hotel is just an hour's drive from Dublin and Belfast, centrally located in the busy market town of Carrickmacross famous for its lace and where Patrick Kavanagh penned his famous poetry. If …More you are touring or on business, fancy a game of golf or just seeking a place to relax, the 4* Shirley Arms Hotel provides the perfect haven for lesiure or business traveller. The Shirley Arms offers something for everyone throughout the day and evening. From early morning we serve freshly brewed coffee, baked scones, pastries and traditional Full Irish Breakfast. Roast Carvery is served daily. In the afternoons the popular Shirley Grill Menu offers a wide and varied menu in luxurious surroundings, it is the perfect place to relax, wind down, meet friends and soak in the atmosphere. Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Room Service
    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Breakfast included
    Babysitting
    Banquet Room
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    Dry Cleaning
    Laundry Service
    Meeting Rooms
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Wheelchair Access
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Pool
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms, Suites, Family Rooms
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    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms, Suites, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    25
    Price range
    US$133 - US$157 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Shirley Arms Hotel Carrickmacross, County Monaghan
    Location
    Ireland > County Monaghan > Carrickmacross
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms, Suites, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    25
    Price range
    US$133 - US$157 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Shirley Arms Hotel Carrickmacross, County Monaghan
    Location
    Ireland > County Monaghan > Carrickmacross
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    15 May 2018|
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    Response from Alicia G | Reviewed this property |
    I think it is twin beds for s single room.
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    "cannot go wrong anywhere in this building"
    818Andrew
    30 Sep 2018
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    "Avoid rooms above the banquet hall Fridays and Saturdays. If there is a band or DJ at the event, you will..."
    RustyRocker71
    31 May 2018
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    "Rooms are spacious"
    jmhize
    26 Oct 2017
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    "Don't go during a wedding if you want a good night's sleep"
    NHjo
    17 Sep 2017
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