Dromana House

Dromana House is one of Ireland’s ancient hidden wonders, a period property perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the strikingly beautiful, unspoilt river Blackwater. It is surrounded by a 600 acre privately owned estate with numerous woodland and garden walks bursting with rare plants and wonderful wildlife. Just one hour from Cork, 40 minutes from Waterford City and 2.5 hours from Dublin, Dromana offers year-round self-catering accommodation options including: The East Wing, which can sleep up to 8; and The River Duplex for smaller groups up to 4 people, and is dog friendly. Dromana started life as a Fitzgerald Castle and gradually evolved into the present fine house it is today with spectacular river views and a history going back over 800 years. The bridge into the estate, from the Cappoquin side, is spectacular with a very romantic story. It was here the famous Olde Countess of Desmond was born. She is, according to legend, supposed to have lived until she was 140 years old and died after falling out of a cherry tree! It was here that Daniel O'Connell forged his plan to win Catholic Emancipation.