Self Catering Accommodation in Kilrush County Clare
Looking for self catering accommodation in Kilrush County Clare?
We offer a choice of two
The Merchant’s House is located on the first and second floor and is the original residence of a 19th century shopkeeper. It consists of a Drawing Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Pantry and Two Bedrooms, Bathroom & Shower Room.
The Merchant’s Store our ground floor apartment is a Victorian Bar/Grocery that has been converted into a truly unique holiday home. It consists of Snug, Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Two Bedrooms & Bathroom along with a Courtyard Garden.
Check availabilty by emailing Paul info@gleesonskilrush.ie
Accommodation
The Merchant’s House and The Merchant’s Store are two unique heritage holiday homes in the heart of Kilrush, on The Wild Atlantic Way. A stay at The Merchant’s Store, on the ground floor, is like no other.
Our Victorian Bar/Pub has been converted into a truly unique home. Our second property is located on the first and second floor of our house is the original residence of a 19th century Merchant. It is as if they have stepped out and invited you to stay! Both properties sleep 4.We offer a 10% discount for Old Chairs Weekend Courses Students
Contact Paul Gleeson 00353876831587
A Historical building
The house was built and leased in 1811 from John Ormsby Vandeleur by a milling merchant, Bartholomew Glynn. In 1890 his grandson fashioned the house that remains today. A bar and grocery store was installed on the ground floor with living accommodation on the upper floors. The Clancy family were the first to run the newly installed bar and grocery store.
Following the Clancy’s, the Ryan family took up residence in 1901. The family ran a very popular establishment – continuing to operate the bar and grocery store.
Their daughter Katherine Ryan was an opera singer who travelled the world. On her return home, she would sing to a crowd in The Market Square below. After 79 years serving the public the bar and grocery store closed in 1968 not before a performance by The Dubliners in 1963.
My family acquired the house in 1989. It was 2010 before the restoration to save this unique and historic house commenced. This transformed the house into two heritage holiday homes which conserved the past, while discreetly installing 21st century comforts.
We look forward to welcoming you to our house and Kilrush town.
Phone or email Paul for dates and rates
00353876831587
Phone or email Paul for dates and rates