Afternoon tea luxury hotels Ireland

Ah go on, go on, go on, go on.

After an overdose of episodes of Father Ted over the Christmas and inspired by Mrs Doyle, even when faced with her replacement with a tea making machine, we decided to check out some of our favourite cuppas.

From this splendid spread the Killarney Park laid on for us.

To Austen-like simplicity of Adare Manor at the window seat looking out on the front lawn

To a re-strained Dromoland complete with menu of tasty afternoon nibbles fit for a Queen

During the KIlkenny Arts Festival, at the Design centre

Looking out on the remote splendour of the Parknasilla environs

During a break from the wild animals at Fota

At a pitstop in Limerick at the treasure trove of the Hunt Museum

During a break from Christmas shopping in a hectic Dublin at The Conrad

Nibbling on shortbread and other sweet delights at The Westin right in the centre of Dublin

And plenty more delights in store for 2014 at the many more choices of afternoon tea luxury hotels Ireland has to offer.