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Carlton Shearwater
Marina Point
Ballinasloe |
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| Hotel Description: |
| Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre Ballinasloe Co Galway is an exquisite hotel and spa resort finished to an exceptionally high 4 star standard. Set at Marina Point on the majestic River Suck and with direct access to local shops and amenities, this is the perfect retreat.Dedicated to exceeding your expectations, the Carlton Shearwater Hotel, C Spa & Conference centre prides itself on offering an unwavering commitment to customer service and attention to detail. |
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Set at Marina Point on the main Galway to Dublin road N6 on the majestic River Suck and with direct access to local shops and amenities, this is the perfect retreat. |
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Located on the N6 main Galway to Dublin road when entering the town form east or west remain on the N6 road and we are located besie the MArina adjacent to the town centre Dublin 144.8 Kilometres distant . Galway 64 Kilometres distant . Athlone 24 Kilometres distant . Limerick 104 Kilometres distant . Belfast 248 Kilometres distant . Cork 216 Kilometres distant . Galway Airport 66.32 Kilometres distant . Knock Airport 141.9 Kilometres distant . Dublin Airport 157.3 Kilometres distant . Cork Airport 227.1 Kilometres distant . Shannon Airport 104.9 Kilometres distant |
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Safe at the reception desk
Bar
Restaurant
Safe
Laundry service
Fitness Center |
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Reception open 24h a day
Sauna
Room Service
Medical treatment
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Pool
Indoor Pool
Complimentary car park
Secretary service
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Hairdryer
Baby cot available
Radio
Room Service |
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Wake up service
Balcony
Phone
Non smoking rooms |
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Shower
TV
Pay TV
Air condition |
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Angling - The River Suck which surrounds Ballinasloe is famous as a Coarse Fishing venue. Athlone Castle - The Castle is a focal point for tourism and visitors and it features exhibitions and audio visual presentations on the following themes: Athlone & Castle, Siege of Athlone, River Shannon - flora and fauna, John Count McCormack, Folk and Military Museums Art Exhibitions. An Dun Transport & Heritage Museum - This museum houses an excellent exhibition of vintage and classic cars and trucks, along with a marvellous display of restored farm machinery and rural utensils. Relax in the quaint, comfortable coffee shop. Facilities on site include a souvenir shop. Recently expanded to include a fascinating European model railway and cable car display Industrial and commercial machinery and buyers corner. Battle of Aughrim Interpretative Centre - as well as excellant detail on the Clontuskert Site. Ballinasloe Famine Park. Ballinasloe Pitch & Putt. Ballinasloe Suck Walkway. Banagher Harbour. Birr Castle and Gardens - Birr Castle is the private home of the Parsons family. The Demesne has become world famous for its exotic tree and plant collections, rivers and lake, formal gardens, terraces and wildflower meadows exuding an atmosphere of intimacy as well as grandeur. The Gardens extend across 120 acres of a 17 th Century Park whose sweeping open spaces are adorned by an outstanding collection of 2000 species of rare trees and shrubs including the tallest Box Hedges in the world. A prominent feature in the centre of the Park is The Great Telescope built in 1845; the largest in the world for over 70 years and can be seen operating throughout the day. The Galleries of Discovery take the visitor on a veritable Voyage of Discovery of the pioneering achievements of the Parsons family and great Irish scientists in the fields of astronomy, engineering , photography and botany. One of the Seven Wonders of Ireland RTE One, 2003 The National Birds of Prey Centre set in the grounds of Birr Castle Demesne, where hawks, eagles, falcons and owls can be experienced at close quarters. Daily hawk talks and flights given by knowledgeable experts. The Bog Rail - For a unique learning experience, take a ride aboard the Clonmacnoise & West Offaly Railway through the Offaly bogs. This guided tour journeys through a raised bog with its unusual flora and fauna and its 6,000 year old bog oaks. Special train trips, nature trail, Santa trains at Christmas. Educational trips arranged. Please book in advance for groups. Claypipe Visitors Centre - Located in Knockcroghery . For over 250 years the village was famous for the production of the tobacco clay pipe, or duidin. Clonfert Cathedral.- St. Manchan's Shrine was treasured here for centuries before being removed to the parish church in Boher for safe keeping. There are ruined buildings on the site and the well still attracts pilgrims. St. Manchan's Shrine was treasured here for centuries before being removed to the parish church in Boher for safe keeping. There are ruined buildings on the site and the well still attracts pilgrims. How wild, impetuous designs were translated so intricately and skilfully into the stone arch of a Christian Cathedral is just as intriguing as the countless fates and legends surrounding the life of the founder, St. Brendan the Navigator. Clonfert is a site full of surprises. Clonmacnoise monastic settlement - In the sixth century, St. Ciaran chose this site at Clonmacnoise for his monastery. It became a famous place of learning in medieval times and the burial place of kings. Many manuscripts including the Annals of Tighernach (eleventh century) and the Book of the Dun Cow (twelfth century) were written here. The focal-point of the new interpretative centre is the ninth century Cross of the Scriptures. (Heritage Information). Clontuskert Abbey. Dartfield - in Kilrickle just a few miles to the west of Ballinasloe, a spacious purpose built museum which shows the use of the horse through history in the areas of transport, farming, sport, and local traditions. Explore 350 acres of parkland on horseback or by horse drawn carriage. Indoor facilities include displays, exhibits, entertaining and educational videos, cafe and gift shop. The centre is a credit to Willie Leahy and his family for the professionalism in the presentation of this resource. Derryglad folk museum - Derryglad Folk Museum also incorporates an old style thatched bar and grocery and an old style garage. A recent acquisition for the museum was a large block of butter, believed to be over 5,000 years old, which was discovered during excavation on a Roscommon Bog in the Summer of 2000. So, why not pay a visit and view this collection of over 2,000 items, which portray the farm and folk life of Ireland from the 18th century to the not too-distant past. The museum itself is situated in a rural setting where you can enjoy a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Elphin Windmill - Built in the early 1700's to grind oats and wheat into meal, for the local population, the mill worked for approximately one hundred years and was then abandoned. In 1992, the derelict tower was acquired by Elphin Area Community Enterprise Ltd. and restored under a FAS Community Youth Training Scheme. Wind permitting, regular demonstrations are given. Unusual features are the thatched revolving roof and sails that are turned into the wind using cartwheels on a circular track and is now the only working windmill in the west of Ireland. Equestrian stables. The Famine Museum at Strokestown Park House. Garbally Park - Now known as St. Joseph's College and is the seminary for the Diocese of Clonfert. This Mansion was built around 1824 by the Earl of Clancarty. Glendeer Pet Farm - 6 acre award winning Open Pet Farm Over 50 species of animals and birds. Restored 1950's cottage. Nature walk, picnic and play area. Coffee/Tuck shop. Souvenir shop. Self catering accommodation. Glinsk Castle. The Grand Canal. Kilconnell Abbey - Approx 6 milesoutside Ballinasloe is the ruins of the Franciscan Friary of Kilconnell founded in 1353. Kinnitty - The monastery at Kinnitty was on the site of the Church of Ireland parish church. The high cross was removed to the terrace of Kinnitty Castle in the early nineteenth Century. Larry's Old Time Village - This beautiful crafted model village depicts Ireland from the early 1900's up to 1950. Scenes include the eviction of a family from their cottage, a windmill, a landlord's house. Each model cottage is roofed with authentic thatch and finished to intriguing detail. Step inside the life-size cottage and sit by the open turf fire. It is a rare insight into Ireland's past. Larry's can be found nearby at 'Windmill Lodge', Belmont, in Co. Offaly. Leap Castle - Irelands most haunted castle is open to visitors on request. Small groups catered for.Banquest on request. Can be found nearby at Clareen, Birr, in Co. Offaly. Pallas Karting. Portumna Castle - The great semi-fortified house at Portumna was built before 1618 by Richard Burke or de Burgo, 4 th Earl of Clanricarde. This important Jacobean house, which influenced by Renaissance and English houses, remains distinctively Irish, it was the main seat of the de Burgo family for over 200 years, until it was gutted by fire in 1826. The ground floor of the house is now open to the public. To the north of the house is a formal, geometrically laid out garden, a feature often associated with large Jacobean mansions (Conservation works are ongoing) Limited access for visitors with disabilities to gardens and Gate House. Portumna Forest Park. The River Shannon and its tributary the Suck. Roscommon Castle - Now in ruins this dramatic and imposing 13th Century Norman Castle later to pass into the hands of Hugh O' Connor, King of Connaught is quadrangular in plan with rounded bastions at the corners and a double-towered entrance gate. The whole castle was surrounded by outer walls defended at the angles with low circular towers. . Roscommon Castle, built about the reign of Edward I and similar in plan to the castles of Conway, Beaumaris and Harlech is built on rising ground at the north of the town. Although the castle changed hands several times during the wars of English and Irish, finally falling into the hands of Cromwellians who demolished its works in 1652, it was never a decisive stronghold and its history is poorly recorded. Roscommon Museum -: the museum has a unique collection of artefacts relating to the history of the county, the town and its people. Temple Spa - enjoy a short break in a 250 year old country house and treat yourself to a range of modern spa therapies which include natural moor (based on heated peat) and endermologie (an anti-cellulite treatment). Terryglass - The ruins of a Norman Castle built in the ninth century are signposted. The monastery here was famous in the eighth century for its involvement in the asceticism of the Culdee movement. Up River - Kayaking & Canoeing School Ph: (090) 96 44196. Woodford Genealogical & Heritage Research Centre - +353(0) 509 49309 |
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Our Business and Events Centres are exclusively designed to ensure that your business is conducted in professional surroundings. A dedicated reception area in the Business Centre for example ensures that your delegates can register conveniently. Business suites are fully equipped with digital presentation and communication services. We have rooms available for groups from 5 - 1,250, from our 10 meeting rooms including the Board Room and our magnificent Plaza Suite. All conference suites offer the latest technology, coupled with unobtrusive service, and create a unique and sophisticated environment. On-site media centre Wireless Broadband Secretarial services Private refreshment area The most modern equipment and Technology On-site technical expertise Natural light in most rooms All suites are fully air conditioned The Plaza Suite in our Events Centre is a magnificent suite that can comfortably seat 800 delegates theatre style or 500 banquet style. Syndicate rooms capable of accommodating groups from 15 to 150 persons seamlessly augment the conference facilities. Extensive exhibition facilities are also available. Professional planning by our experienced management team guarantees success and ensures that your conference or exhibition runs efficiently. With 1,500 square metres of available exhibition space between our Events Centre and the Business Centre, the Carlton Shearwater assures that your event, large or small, will be a success. |
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Carlton Shearwater Hotel & Spa is home to 9 treatment rooms, dry floatation tank, Hydrotherapy bath & relaxation suite. A world of health and vitality, relaxation and serenity. Come and balance your body and mind on a journey of wellbeing and revitalisation with our invigorating spa treatments, carried out by our team of professional therapists. The spa itself benefits from a state of the art equipment and luxurious treatments. Come and uplift your spirit, energise or relax. Whatever you need, the Carlton Shearwater Hotel & Spa awaits. |
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The Carlton Shearwater offers the very best in fresh local produce skillfully prepared by our expert chefs. Our adage is consistent quality. The Carlton Shearwater restaurant, Marengo's, with seating for 120, offers superior Irish cuisine with some international favourites added to cater for the many international travelers visiting. Creative cooking, inspired use of seasonal ingredients and an innovative menu await you here. Our chef has received many accolades for his culinary expertise and has developed an impressive choice of four unique dining experiences, each with their own inimitable style and ambience. |
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Check-In: 23:00
Check-Out: 23:00 |
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