Shelburne Lodge
 

A warm welcome

 
 
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Maura, her late Husband Tom (until 2021), & Family have been welcoming Guests to their multi award winning 4 star Georgian Country House since the mid 1990’s, a Historic House dating back to the mid 1700’s.

Set a 5 minute walk from Kenmare town, it offers comfort & elegance in historic surroundings with contemporary Irish art, antiques, individually appointed en suite rooms with restored polished wooden floors and, beautiful trees and gardens.

Maura, Creator and Cook of renowned restaurants in Kenmare town; The Purple Heather, The Lime Tree and Packie’s, has been a pioneer of fresh local quality produce since the early 1960’s.

Enjoy exploring the picturesque town of Kenmare, the ideal base for touring Ireland’s south west Wild Atlantic Way, nestled in between the Ring of Kerry and Ring of Beara. Shelburne Lodge is a home away from home.

Tom and Maura Foley

Tom and Maura Foley


For fifty years, Maura Foley has been the shining star of the food and hospitality culture of Kenmare and Shelburne stands as testament to all her gifts.
— John & Sally McKenna - McKenna's Guides
Maura Foley, cooked me wild salmon, seared lightly and served with a lemon butter sauce for my breakfast. It was the finest start to the day I’ve ever had.
— Richard Corrigan - Irish Times


 

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Our History

 
 

Comfort & Elegance

 
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Shelburne Lodge, Cork Rd, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, V93 DV2R, Ireland