The Shamrock House was Founded in 1938 by Patrick Kellegher. In 1937 Patrick visited his sister, Mary, who along with her husband George Sullivan, had just purchased the Erin's Melody Hotel in East Durham. At that time, Patrick was employed by the Long Island Railroad and had a partnership in a bar named The Three Musketeers.
That bar was located on Cyprus Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, N.Y. During that visit, on a ride along main street in East Durham, he noticed that a building called the Central Hotel, was for sale. He was so taken with the beauty of the area and its likeness to his native County Longford that he purchased the Central in 1938.
That bar was located on Cyprus Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, N.Y. During that visit, on a ride along main street in East Durham, he noticed that a building called the Central Hotel, was for sale. He was so taken with the beauty of the area and its likeness to his native County Longford that he purchased the Central in 1938.
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Craic agus Ceol, Singing, Dancing, Live Music, Family Reunions, Friendships, Irish Banter, Delicious Meals, Amazing Memories all combined in our Highlights Video - The Shamrock House, East Durham, Catskills, NY. A glimpse into the fun, laughter, entertainment and memories made at The Shamrock House, East Durham.
Old fashioned charm of a country Inn with modern extras like A/C, cable TV and full bath. Pretty moire wallpaper, antiques and queen sized brass beds make these our prettiest rooms! All bedrooms are individually designed. Comfortable rooms with A/C, cable TV, individual heat controls, wall-to-wall carpeting and private bath with tub-shower combinations.
Please Note: Regardless of how you make your reservation, a deposit of $75 per person must be received by us within 10 days of the time you make the reservation. Deposits are refundable if given two weeks notice of cancellation; however, a $10 service charge will be deducted from all deposit refunds.
Lounge by our beautiful swimming pool, enjoy our playground, partake in our outdoor games, take a walk by our creek all while taking in the breathtaking surroundings. Got a big group or family? We've got lots of room and a great atmosphere for family fun! Our staff can help organize events and outings for your group and make sure that everyone has a great time.
On your special day, you want a beautiful setting and everything to run smoothly, with all of your guests having a fantastic day. The Shamrock House has been helping people celebrate for over 70 years and we would be honored to help make your wedding the perfect event. We pride ourselves on fantastic attention to detail and customer service from the first planning meeting to the final dance.
Reviews (14)
Mf Snyder
Jan 27, 2022
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Francesco Giaramita
Jan 08, 2022
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Cheryl Misiewicz
Jul 23, 2021
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A fabulous place to stay. Clean, friendly and most accommodating. Treat you like family! Homemade delicious food! Service and personal care bar none. They opened up there hearts and door in our time of need. They made special arrangements for us at a truly difficult time. Came from out of state to have local funeral and put us up in a clean, comfortable room and hosted a wonderful Repast luncheon. They went above and beyond. Forever grateful!
Harry G. Murphy
Jun 03, 2021
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Deli Lama
Jun 02, 2021
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Adam Binley
May 14, 2021
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Disappointing Mother's day experience. We had four people at our table, the place was busy, but not terribly busy. We arrived early and were seated quickly. We ordered food which arrived in decent time. Refills were slow to come, the staff seemed distracted/unfriendly. After requesting the check it took an additional 10 minutes to get the check and have our payment processed. The atmosphere was very loud, we asked the music to be turned down so we could hear each other and enjoy our meals without grimacing. I can not recommend this restaurant.
Popeye
Apr 19, 2021
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Patrick M.
Jun 22, 2020
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Joe B.
Jan 08, 2018
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Brooke M.
Nov 10, 2015
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Sandra M.
Dec 20, 2013
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I stopped by here for breakfast one Saturday morning and was disappointed in lack of my personal preference. They had a buffet-style breakfast for ~$10 and the selection was limited:
Toaster with some white bread by it (and probably some condiments that I didn't take note of)
Some yogurts (which contained aspartame)
Cereal Bars (which had high fructose corn syrup)
Scrambled Eggs
Potatoes (maybe that's home fries)
French Toast
Bacon and some Meat patty
Pot of (I believe) oatmeal
Considering I'm not an egg person or try to avoid certain ingredients in my food, I only had some french
Toaster with some white bread by it (and probably some condiments that I didn't take note of)
Some yogurts (which contained aspartame)
Cereal Bars (which had high fructose corn syrup)
Scrambled Eggs
Potatoes (maybe that's home fries)
French Toast
Bacon and some Meat patty
Pot of (I believe) oatmeal
Considering I'm not an egg person or try to avoid certain ingredients in my food, I only had some french
B. B.
Oct 14, 2013
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This town is a haven of everything Irish! John, the owner, is so nice and so accommodating. My husband and I are staying here for the first time and feel we made the best choice here in East Durham (having stayed at Gavin's the last time). This is a homey but rustic experience. If you need chain hotel amenities don't stay. But if you want to step back in time with some really nice people in a bucolic setting, book a visit!
Pat M.
Aug 26, 2013
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Mandie V.
Jun 10, 2013
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I've been coming here since I was a tiny tot, so I can't speak to the rooms, since I'm a local. I can say that the bar is usually pretty packed, the food is tasty and large portions, and that I wish they would update the restrooms! I can really only speak to the ladies room here, but that's my number one thought EVERY time I'm here. It changed ownership relatively recently, and I think they're doing a great job keeping this East Durham staple relevant.
