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Irish hotel named best in the world by Condé Nast
Ballyfin Demesne takes top spot with the Lodge at Ashford Castle and Waterford Castle also featuring in top 10
Ballyfin, Co Laois: world’s best hotel. Photograph: Ballyfin
Wed Oct 19 2016 - 10:20
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