As you spend the weekend figuring out just how you want to celebrate Lá Fhéile Pádraig, or St Patrick's Day as we know it here in the U.S., take a few minutes to get inspired by Ireland's most impressive castle hotels. Ranging from intimate manor houses in beautiful County Clare to five-star abodes offering butler service, these former manors and family homes are a welcome change from the drunken parades and four-leaf clover hats usually associated with the holiday. Be sure to check our deals page for money-saving tips on getting to the Emerald Isle; or browse our full slideshow here.
Ashford Castle, Ireland / hipokrat/iStock