Dromoland Castle has appointed Mark McSorley as its new resort general manager, for both Dromoland Castle and the Inn at Dromoland.
McSorley steps into the role following the tenure of Mark Nolan, after a 35-year career at the helm of the five-star, 500-acre historic estate in Co. Clare.
McSorley will commence his new role at the sixteenth-century castle in February 2025.
“We are delighted to welcome Mark McSorley to Dromoland Castle Resort. While bittersweet, as it marks the end of my own tenure at the helm, it is also an exciting and positive prospect,” said Nolan, Dromoland Castle’s managing director.
“To see someone of Mark’s calibre bring his wealth of experience and international insight to the castle’s future plans – of which there are many – paves the way for an exciting road ahead, and I and the board of investors look forward to seeing Dromoland Resort flourish under Mark’s stewardship.”
An alumnus of Shannon College of Hotel Management, McSorley has worked for a number of years in the luxury hospitality industry – most recently as general manager of the hotel and residences at the Quinta do Lago Resort, in the Algarve, an award-winning and internationally awarded luxury lifestyle resort, renowned as a golfing destination.
McSorley’s career also includes senior leadership roles with Celebrity Cruises, Malmaison, and Hotel du Vin, as well as Hyatt Hotels.
“Returning to Ireland has always been at the back of my mind, and more a future thought, however, when the opportunity came to join Dromoland, it was the one property that could bring me home,” said McSorley.
“Dromoland embodies the spirit of Ireland, and I am thrilled and excited to be back in the county where my journey with hospitality began.”
