The 4-star Shirley Arms Hotel is located in the market town of Carrickmacross, South Monaghan. It features elegant rooms decorated in luxury fabrics, free Wi-Fi and a fine dining restaurant. With soft lighting, the spacious rooms at the Shirley have modern furniture. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes and private bathrooms. White’s Restaurant has beautiful wood paneled walls, polished walnut floors and crisp white tablecloths. It serves a varied international menu, which is accompanied by an extensive wine list. Guests can relax in the stylish open-plan lounge/bar area. Guests of the Shirley Hotel have use of the Phenix Sports & Leisure Center, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The Mannan Castle and Concra Wood golf courses are both within a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Carrickmacross
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cathy
    United States of America United States of America
    Love the breakfast options, food is terrific here.
  • Marjorie
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful hotel, exceptional staff, fabulous food.
  • Shane
    Ireland Ireland
    The hotel was ideally placed, right at the end of town next to an incredible restaurant. Breakfast was wonderful, and staff were only too kind.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Shirley Arms Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Fitness center
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

The Shirley Arms Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Cash The Shirley Arms Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Shirley Arms Hotel

  • The Shirley Arms Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Playground
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance

  • Check-in at The Shirley Arms Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Shirley Arms Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The prices at The Shirley Arms Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Shirley Arms Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Carrickmacross. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Shirley Arms Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Yes, The Shirley Arms Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.