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Ireland’s Blue Book has added two properties to its 2027 edition: Mount Congreve Estate in Waterford and the Great Southern Killarney in Kerry. The update expands the guide’s selection of high-end country houses, historic hotels and small luxury properties across the island.
What the Blue Book represents
The Blue Book is a curated guide to elegant Georgian homes, stately castles and boutique hotels in Ireland. Editors select properties they consider notable for character, architecture and hospitality, positioning the guide as a reference for travellers seeking premium stays.
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Two more Irish hotels secure places in the 2027 Blue Book
The Great Southern Killarney
The 5-star Great Southern Killarney was chosen for the 2027 list for its combination of historic character and classic Irish hospitality. According to the Blue Book, the hotel’s appeal rests on its enduring elegance and long-standing place in the town.
Built in 1984, the hotel remains independently run and Irish-owned. It sits in central Killarney, surrounded by roughly 25,000 acres of lakes, forests and mountains.
Housed in a Victorian landmark, its 177 rooms and suites have reportedly hosted royalty, film figures and senior public personalities over the years.
Mount Congreve Estate
Mount Congreve Estate in Waterford is described in the Blue Book as a special destination known for its historic house and extensive gardens. The property’s wooded grounds and formal plantings are a major draw for visitors.
The estate’s Woodland gardens were established with encouragement from Mr. Lionel N. de Rothschild, whom the Blue Book notes as a key 20th-century figure in landscape design. The grounds span roughly seventy acres of intensively planted woodland, plus a four-acre walled garden and about 16 kilometres of walkways.
Open year-round, the gardens overlook the River Suir and are presented as a destination for both plant enthusiasts and those interested in country-house history.
Why it matters
By adding these two properties, the Blue Book widens its coverage of classic and garden-focused destinations in Ireland. For travellers planning a luxury or heritage-oriented visit, the new entries highlight options in Kerry and Waterford worth considering.
