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Éalú

Opening 10th October 2023


Deriving from the Irish word for 'escape', Éalú is a space to relax, rejuvenate, and reform – a place for individuals, couples, and the entire family to connect and escape from the stresses of everyday life.


As you arrive, allow the surrounding landscape to set the perfect tone for activity and action. The expansive waters of Lake Corrib and the rolling greens of the ancient woodlands create space for the mind and body to wander, encouraging your focus to turn inward.


Inside, the newest addition to the Ashford Estate; state-of-the-art facilities create the perfect setting to inspire, motivate and energise our guests Our fifteen-metre pool has been designed with your performance and rehabilitation in mind, complemented by a jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna. Our gym, functional fitness studio, and therapy room allows you to fine-tune your physical form, with experienced trainers on hand to help tailor your sessions to your goals.

The gym

We know that wellness is so much more than exercise alone; but when you do want to break a sweat, we offer an array of equipment and services to help you reach your goals.

Our gym encompasses:

  • State-of-the-art fitness equipment from ‘Life Fitness' with Life Fitness™ On Demand+ technology, providing access to more than 500 fitness experiences on each machine’s video console
  • Three treadmills, two cross trainers, two upright bikes, and one recumbent bike, all with premium consoles keeping exercisers entertained and engaged
  • An extensive free weights section, including dumbbells of weights between 2.5kg and 25kg  and benches
  • Fixed weight machines for upper and lower body workouts
  • A connective, interactive app, Halo, which includes live and recorded interactive classes and access to PT scheduling

The studio

Functional fitness suite

Elevate your performance with our carefully curated fitness classes. From yoga to Interval training with our Personal Trainers, there is something for all ages and abilities.

Our winter season offering:

  • Yoga classes – intimate groups
  • Personal training – one to one
  • Functional strength programmes – one to one
  • ICG Bikes – high performance indoor cycle
  • Life Fitness – Heat Row

The pool

Pavilion Style with a biophilic design – bringing the outside environment inside – through floor-to-ceiling windows

  • 15m swimming pool, featuring one lap swimming lane
  • Children's splash pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Essence infused steam room
  • KLAFS sauna

Featured classes coming in the winter season…

  • Group swimming classes
  • Individual swimming classes
  • Water aerobics
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The Therapy Room

Our Therapy Suite is designed to foster a holistic approach to wellbeing using the Forbes recognised brand Natura Bisse. We will be offering a 60-minute massage experience’s tailored to your personalised needs using Natura Bisse’s Your Body, Your Mind, Your Environment philosophy.


Opening hours & memberships

Guests at Ashford Castle and The Lodge at Ashford Castle receive exclusive access to Éalú during your stay at your hotel.

Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 7am – 9pm
Junior Guests under 16 years: 9am – 6pm        Seasonal hours are subject to change.

Memberships:
Éalú membership will open later this year. Please complete the below enquiry form if you wish to receive more information or to connect with a member of the team.

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