Introduction I recently returned from an eight night visit to Ireland, my first trip to this country. During our trip, we stayed in four hotels and visited seven others. This is my site inspection report. As with all of my reports, these are my subjective opinions. Others will (and should) feel otherwise! As a TA, it's impossible to evaluate service, so this is more of a reflection on the physical attributes of these properties. Room There are also several two- and four-bedroom self-catering cottages. While these do not have views of the falls, they should be considered by extended families traveling to Ireland.We also were shown a Deluxe room, all of which are spacious, 550 square feet or larger. Every room at Sheen Falls has a marble bathroom (one of three color schemes) with dual vanities. Deluxe rooms in the original building have showers in the tub, Jr. Suites and Signature Suites have separate step-in showers, while all rooms in the new building have step-in showers. The building is 21 years old, and while the bathroom fixtures and room furnishings are not what one would expect from new construction, there is an undeniable charm to Sheen Falls. If I had the chance, I would love to stay here and explore the beautiful natural surroundings.There are 66 rooms, and all but one face the river. The resort was quite full, but we were shown a number of rooms, including # 209, a Signature Suite. This is one of their most requested rooms, and it was easy to see why. It occupies a corner location with a private outdoor terrace, and guests enjoy a panoramic view both of the bay and of the falls. It is a large, open plan suite; the designation "Signature" refers to the WOW views from four of the resort's suites, not to the size or floor plan of the room.Sheen Falls, originally a fishing lodge built in the 1600's, is a 300 acre resort in Kenmare, County Kerry, set by the side of the waterfall from which the property gets its name. We were fortunate to arrive for our site visit on a beautiful, sunny day, and I was struck by the beautiful light that filled the guest rooms and dining areas of the hotel. Amenities Activities include salmon and trout fishing, clay pigeons, riding, archery, tennis, bicycling, and hiking. There is also a relaxation pool, jacuzzi, small exercise room, and three spa treatment rooms.