Hotel's Identity
The name Gleneagle carries both heritage and pride drawn from Glenflesk, Paddy’s native townland, and the eagle, once native to this part of Kerry. It reflects a deep connection to place, something that has always shaped the hotel’s identity.
Over three generations, the O’Donoghue family has carefully expanded Gleneagle adding guestrooms, entertainment venues, dining spaces, conference facilities, leisure amenities, and self-catering apartments. Yet growth has never meant losing sight of what matters. The hotel remains family-owned, with the third generation now guiding its future.
For many guests, Gleneagle is woven into their own stories. Some remember dancing in the Ballroom decades ago. Others first visited as children and now return with families of their own. Milestones have been celebrated here - weddings, reunions, anniversaries, concerts, conferences, quiet escapes and lively weekends. Generations have passed through the same doors.
Set on the Muckross Road, close to Killarney town and Killarney National Park, Gleneagle continues to evolve while staying grounded in the place that shaped it. The mountains and lakes beyond the hotel have drawn people to Kerry for centuries. Gleneagle has simply offered them somewhere to gather once they arrived.
Today, the story is still unfolding - written in the people who stay, perform, celebrate, work, and return. While the scale has grown, the intention remains unchanged: to create a place where people feel welcome, connected, and part of something that lasts.
