Stayed at Trinity Lodge during the first two weeks of August. This was a family vacation and we used the lodge as a base from which to travel throughout Ireland. I reserved the lodge in December, as this trip was a Christmas present for my family. Rose was great with communication and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. She was able to provide contacts and information on things to do in the area. Getting to Trinity Lodge was not difficult and GPS found it with virtually no problems. The area and setting are fantastic and the property offers great views of Lough Key.
A couple of issues did arise during our stay...a couple of plumbing issues (master shower & upstairs toilet) one of which was fixed in a day (shower) the other not during our stay. The washer/dryer did not work and was unable to be fixed during our 10 day stay, so we had to take laundry into town...a bit inconvenient, but Rose graciously offered to reimburse us for the cost. The kitchen no longer has a patio accessible through a side door, which was disappointing. Obviously damage had occurred to the roof and this necessitated closing off that access. The damage was still visible in the game room where water had infiltrated the ceiling, which had black mold on it, creating a musty smell in the room. The kids still used the game room after we opened all of the windows and door to try to air it out. I wouldn't suggest anyone with mold allergies going in to this space. The pool table, ping-pong table and dart board are all worn but were still plenty of entertainment for the kids, especially after we purchased new darts for them to use with the dart board.
The kitchen was functional for preparing family meals, and we were able to cook and have plenty of food in the house for the duration. We used netflix through an iPad in the family room and were able to watch movies a couple of nights when we returned from day trips.
The kids loved hanging out in the back yard with the horses and donkeys. The back deck provided a decent spot to relax in the evening and enjoy a glass of wine (though at ground level the view of Lough Key is a bit obstructed). We grilled out one night which was enjoyable as well.
Overall, the vacation was a success and Trinity Lodge was a good choice for location and what the home offered. We would consider using the home again for future trips, but would hope to see some of the deficiencies addressed, though none were enough to ruin a great family vacation in Ireland.