About this property

The 4-star Shirley Arms Hotel is located in the market town of Carrickmacross, South Monaghan. It boasts 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 panelled 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 Phoenix Sports & Leisure Centre, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a beautiful property but what made our stay was the exceptional staff. They went out of their way to help & were always so bright, cheery & smiley. They went above & beyond, even sorted our taxis (which was not an easy feat) for the...
  • Andy_mcfarlane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were particularly friendly and helpful in all respects
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location for the wedding I was attending, the breakfast is world class. Caroline in the bar area was superb.
  • Norman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff lovely breakfast excellent Handy location and spotless.
  • Cathy
    Ireland Ireland
    Friendly atmosphere, fantastic staff. Gorgeous food. And a late checkout option. We will definitely be back to the Shirley Arms
  • Keelin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I requested early check in and this was provided which I greatly appreciate
  • Orla
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved the building, location and the Weather. Staff were very friendly and Caroline quoted a few verses of ‘Stony Grey Soil’ for us at breakfast😊
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The most accommodating hotel we’ve ever been to. We will definitely be returning :) thank you
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great friendly staff, and the food was really excellent quality.
  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    Super friendly staff, from the welcoming receptionist to the serving staff at breakfast- all very friendly and helpful. Room was excellent, with generous space and lovely ensuite. Location in the middle of Carrickmacross was perfect. Breakfast...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Shirley Arms Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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