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Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

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This is part two of three about Galena, Illinois. Irish Cottage Inn & Suites readily proved to be the best accommodations. When you know, you know.

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Irish Cottage Inn & Suites, situated across the Galena River, is located at 9853 US Hwy 20, Galena, Illinois 61036.
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If you’re not in bed or out on the town, then you’re likely living it up at Frank O’ Dowd’s Authentic Irish Pub.
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The warm wood, welcoming Irish tea, and authentic library of Irish literature draw everyone into a vibrant homage to Irish heritage.
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Piping hot Irish tea and fresh cucumber sandwiches entreat everyone to be Irish, moreso than any “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” button.
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“We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.”—William Butler Yeats
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“With splendid dreams they made it glow, threw in their hearts of gold.”—Dora Sigerson Shorter
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If Irish literature is a gift to the world, then the library at Irish Cottage Inn & Suites is an undiscovered treasure.
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Irish quality is woven into every piece of merchandise at the gift shop.
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Tucked behind the Inn awaits the adventurous hiking trail, where playful observers share this green space.
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A gentle doe makes a splash from the tree line.
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Frank O’ Dowd would be proud to see his modest original pub transformed into this imaginative recreation of a central Irish hub.
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If you can’t put pen to paper here and dash a stroke of genius, then maybe you just need to bend your elbow.
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Guinness Half & Half: Guinness & Harp.
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Spinach & Apple Salad: “Fresh spinach tossed in our own Apple Cider Vinaigrette, topped with Gala apples, bleu cheese, and heirloom tomato relish.”
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Dublin Pork Tenderloin: “Two center cut tenderloin infused with honey and spiced whiskey, served with butternut squash hash and sautéed broccolini.”
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Seared Snapper Sandwich: “Pan seared Gulf Red Snapper on a toasted Pretzel Roll, finished with pickled red cabbage, Irish sauce, and heirloom tomato relish, and presented with seasoned ‘Irish chips’.”
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Chocolate Mousse—hurry—before the Irish wolves make their return.
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Irish Margarita: Jameson Orange, fresh lime juice, sour mix.
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Viking Irish Mule: Kilbeggan’s, fresh lime juice, ginger beer (must. come. back!).
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Every night, the exclusive Fairie Ring glows with magic.
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The super harvest moon, under a partial lunar eclipse, with its full shadow.
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Full hot breakfast, this morning served buffet style, fixed with generous hospitality and a chef’s touch.
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Sweet, savory, tender, crisp, and fresh—pour it on.
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Pub Fish & Chips: “Guinness stout beer battered cod, seasoned Irish chips, kale slaw, and house made tartar sauce.”
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Modern Reuben: “Braised & pulled corned beef finished with pickled red cabbage, Swiss cheese and Irish sauce, and presented with seasoned ‘Irish chips’.”

Lisa and I will return to Galena for more sightseeing, and more of Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. The amenities are a level above the town, and the adjacent Frank O’ Dowd’s Authentic Irish Pub raises a glass in its own class. Nobody touches my Guinness unless they’re bringing me another with some “Irish Chips!”

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32 thoughts on “Irish Cottage Inn & Suites”

  2. as soon as I saw your post hit my timeline I settled in with my drink because I knew I was gonna be in for a visual treat! thank you for sharing this amazing place and – of course – you know words wouldn’t do your photography justice.

    hope you guys are enjoying the holiday season! Mike

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  3. WoW… I must visit this next Spring or Summer. How have I never heard of this. Thank you so much for sharing another wonderful and amazing find.

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  11. Thank you, thesimlux ❤ for that mini vacation just thoroughly enjoyed. I don’t want to leave! Just one more round the Fairie garden ring and through the library! You heard my cry for that decadent looking chocolate mousse (lol) all the way from here! This might be my favorite share of yours, thus far … and Happy New Year 2025 bring all you can dream !!! Cheers 😀 Always

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