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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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 double bed
2 single 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
9.2
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Carrickmacross
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marian
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff are excellent. Friendly, helpful and very obliging. We were staying for a family funeral and we got in late in the evening and the bar man very kindly gave us a few drinks even though he was heading home just as we arrived.
  • Teresa
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast Buffet a little sparse but what was there was high quality and cooked options were delicious Shower was fantastic
  • Eugene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was excellent, and the bed was so comfortable. The staff were all friendly . Food was really nice.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

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

Most popular facilities
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is 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
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.

FAQs about The Shirley Arms Hotel

  • The Shirley Arms Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Carrickmacross. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at The Shirley Arms Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

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

    • Fitness centre
    • Children's playground
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance

  • The Shirley Arms Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The prices at The Shirley Arms Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Shirley Arms Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin