- Dromoland Castle recorded pre-tax profits of €2.99m in 2025, up 43pc
- Revenues rose 9.5pc to €36.6m
- The hotel has closed until May 2027 for a €55m Ryder Cup inspired upgrade
- All permanent staff are being retained on the payroll during closure
- Average peak season room rate rose to just under €900
- Numbers employed decreased from 472 to 454
Pre-tax profits at the five-star Dromoland Castle in County Clare increased by 43pc to €2.99m in 2025 on the back of record revenues. New consolidated accounts filed by Dromoland Castle Holdings show revenues rose 9.5pc to €36.6m. The revenues include the performance of the recently rebranded The Rine Hotel, formerly the Inn at Dromoland.
The lodging of the accounts coincides with the hotel closing its doors until May 2027 to facilitate a €55m Ryder Cup inspired upgrade of the resort. Over the closure period the resort is to spend around €5m on wages when retaining all permanent staff on the payroll. General manager Mark McSorley described the €55m enhancements as the beginning of a significant programme of redevelopment and enhancement.
The upgrade includes the addition of 16 bedrooms in the East Wing, the conversion of 13 stable buildings into accommodation units, new food and beverage outlets and expanded health and wellness facilities. Room income increased by 8.5pc to €19.99m while food and drink income increased by 11pc to €12.6m. Golf, leisure, shop and spa revenues totalled €3.38m. Operating profits increased by 43pc to €3.47m.
Mark McSorley shared “2025 was a very positive year with a turnover of €36.6m, up 9.5% year on year. Growth reflected higher Castle occupancy and room rates, alongside improved The Rine Hotel occupancy.”
