Old Ground Hotel

Name

Old Ground Hotel

Legal name

Old Ground Hotel

Website

https://oldgroundhotelennis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic & Heritage Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation services
• Luxury 4-star hospitality
• Wedding venue hire
• Fine dining restaurants
• Event space venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Ennis

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Old Ground Hotel operates a 4-star luxury hotel in a restored 18th Century Manor House in Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland. The hotel sells guest accommodation across multiple room tiers (Classic, Deluxe, King Junior Suites, Superior Suites, Family Rooms), on-site dining across Town Hall Bistro, Poets Corner Bar, and Brendan O'Regan Restaurant, a wedding venue service, and event space hire for private celebrations and corporate functions. Supporting offerings include gift vouchers and seasonal deal packages such as Summer Breaks, Couples Getaways, Weekend Offers, Midweek Getaways, Stay and Dine, and Golden Years Breaks.

Product overview

Old Ground Hotel is a 4-star luxury hotel offering a unified hospitality service portfolio centered around hotel accommodation and dining. The property operates as a restored 18th Century Manor House in Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland, with core offerings including hotel rooms (Classic, Deluxe, King Junior Suites, Superior Suites, Family Rooms), multiple dining venues (Town Hall Bistro, Poets Corner Bar, Brendan O'Regan Restaurant), wedding venue services, and event space hire. Additional offerings include gift vouchers and seasonal hotel deal packages. The hotel is positioned as a luxury staycation destination near Wild Atlantic Way attractions.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation Four-star hotel accommodation offering multiple room types including Classic Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, King Junior Suites, Superior Suites, and Family Rooms, designed for leisure travelers, couples, families, and corporate travelers visiting Ennis, Co. Clare.
• Dining Services On-site food and beverage service across Town Hall Bistro, Poets Corner Bar, and Brendan O'Regan Restaurant, offering award-winning fine dining using fresh local Ennis produce and a full Irish breakfast for hotel guests.
• Wedding Venue Wedding venue service set in a restored 18th Century Manor House with historic architecture, opulent chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling features, offering customizable wedding packages, civil ceremonies, and a published 2026 Wedding Brochure for couples.
• Event Space Venue Hire Event space venue hire covering gala dining, meeting rooms, and facilities for celebrations such as anniversaries, christenings, communions, confirmations, and birthday parties, with published floor plans and a dedicated events enquiry channel.
• Gift Vouchers Redeemable gift vouchers available for purchase covering hotel stays, afternoon tea, and dining experiences at the Old Ground Hotel.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wild Atlantic WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hotel is situated as an ideal location on the doorstep of Wild Atlantic Way highlights, positioning itself as a key accommodation partner for visitors exploring this scenic coastal route.
• Visit ClareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial tourism partner promoting County Clare attractions and accommodations.
• Visit EnnisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tourism organization promoting Ennis town and nearby attractions.
• Shannon International AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hotel is located 20 minutes from Shannon Airport, making it an convenient choice for arriving international travelers visiting County Clare.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg: 5-star resort on the Clare coastline with golf, spa, dining and event space. Competes with Old Ground for premium leisure, golf tourism and corporate event demand in the same West Clare catchment.
• The Europe Hotel & Resort: 5-star lakeside resort in Killarney with multiple F&B outlets, spa and conference facilities. Comparable as a regional Irish luxury resort competing for similar leisure, wedding and corporate bookings.
• Bunratty Castle Hotel: Heritage hotel adjacent to Bunratty Folk Park in County Clare. Directly comparable as a Clare-based heritage lodging and event venue targeting the same tourist corridor.
• The Killarney Park Hotel: 5-star family-owned heritage hotel in Killarney with multiple F&B outlets, event facilities and leisure amenities. Comparable as a regional Irish full-service heritage hotel serving leisure, wedding and corporate segments.
• Muckross Park Hotel & Spa: 5-star heritage hotel in Killarney National Park offering accommodation, dining, spa, and event space. Comparable as a heritage full-service Irish property serving leisure, weddings and corporate demand.
• Dromoland Castle Hotel: Luxury heritage castle hotel in County Clare offering 5-star full-service accommodation, dining, and weddings. Directly comparable as a historic Clare-based property competing for the same Wild Atlantic Way inbound tourist and wedding segments.
• Hayfield Manor: 5-star independently owned manor house hotel in Cork offering luxury accommodation, dining, spa and weddings. Comparable as a heritage full-service Irish hotel with similar weddings/events revenue mix.
• Gregans Castle Hotel: 18th Century heritage country house hotel in the Burren, County Clare. Directly comparable as a small heritage full-service hotel in the same West of Ireland tourism catchment, offering dining and weddings.

Broad incumbents

• Ashford Castle: Iconic luxury heritage castle hotel in County Mayo offering 5-star accommodation, dining, and estate activities. Comparable as a top-tier Irish heritage full-service hotel competing for premium inbound tourism.
• Adare Manor: 5-star luxury heritage castle resort in County Limerick with extensive F&B, golf (host venue for Ryder Cup 2027) and spa. Competes for the same premium Irish inbound leisure and wedding market at a higher price tier.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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