Ashford Castle Ireland Launches Childrens Program

  • May 16, 2009
Ashford Castle Ireland Launches Childrens Program
Ireland has long been known as the land of legend and mystery, and Ashford Castle, one of Ireland's most renowned castle-hotels, is located precisely where the myths (...or true stories?) of both fairies and leprechauns originated. To share this mystical history with its guests, Ashford Castle has created a special, two-night family program geared towards children - as well as the other little ones...the fairies and leprechauns, of course!

The Myths of Ashford Castle: Fairies & Leprechauns begins in the Drawing Room, where local historian Mick May tells children a tale about, you guessed it, fairies and leprechauns. Children are then given a special leprechaun hat to wear throughout the day, and the group sets off for a treasure hunt in search of a pot of gold - eventually finding one filled with gold-covered chocolate coins. All children receive a four-leaf clover shamrock necklace for good luck as well as a book on Ashford Castle's myths, including myths of, you guessed it again, fairies and leprechauns. The day ends with a special hot chocolate in the Drawing Room.

The package, priced at €980.00 (approximately $1,333), includes two nights accommodation in a deluxe queen room with two queen beds for two adults and two children (under the age of 12 years old), breakfast included.

Ashford Castle, which dates back to 1228, is set on 350 acres of County Mayo, on the shores of Lough Corrib and the River Cong, with a spectacular backdrop of woodlands, lake, river, and mountains. It features 83 guestrooms and is renowned for a range of country sports including an equestrian center, fly fishing, an exclusive nine-hole golf course, Ireland's first school of falconry and sporting clay shooting. Several dining rooms (with children's menus) and bars, along with a gracious afternoon tea service, round out the amenities.