In 2008, we celebrate our 70th year in East Durham! The Shamrock House has a well established reputation for its casual, friendly atmosphere and its comfortable Accommodations, terrific entertainment, and delicious home style meals. But most of all, East Durham and The Shamrock House are famous for its natural beauty of the surrounding countryside and the warm Irish Hospitality which have earned this tiny village the nickname "The Emerald Isle of the Catskills."

The Shamrock House is a short 5 minute walk to the location of the Irish Cultural and Sports Centre, as well as The National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, and The Irish American Heritage Museum. East Durham also hosts Irish football games, (on the Biggest Football Field this side of Croke Park, Dublin !!) Ceili Dances, a Feis and The Traditional Arts Week in July! Best of all, it is the summer home of the greatest names in Irish Music!!!  The Shamrock House is also near excellent Horseback Riding, Antique Shops, Auction Houses, and Water Parks!!!  We are a short drive to Howe Caverns, The New York State Fireman's Museum, FDR Home, Museum and Library, Woodstock, and Much More!

East Durham is centrally located to numerous great attractions, and since it is less than a three hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Syracuse, it is very easy to "Take a Drive to Ireland!”