This beautiful suite commands fantastic views across the Galway countryside. It is called the Griffin as Merv Griffin, the owner, takes this room when he comes to Ireland. It was also the room that John Huston occupied during his time at St. Clerans. The name, Griffin, was derived from the original name, Griffy. The main tribe of Irish Griffins, O’Griffy, were located at Thomond. They ruled a territory in the barony of Ballygriffy, near Ennis.

Merv Griffin, who sadly passed away on the 13th of August 2007, is the son of Mervyn and Rita Griffin, nee Robinson. Both parents were Irish born. Mervyn was from County Clare and Rita was from Tipperary. Merv was born in 1925 and made his name in the entertainment world from an early age. He is best known for his success in hosting talk and game shows, particularly, ‘The Merv Griffin Show’, ‘One in a Million’, ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’. He is a highly successful business man, proud of his lineage. This is clear from the love and care he has invested in the restoration of this house.

"My father was a visionary," said his son Tony. "He loved business and continued his many projects and holdings even while hospitalized. We take solace in knowing that until the end he had his two favorites by his side--his family and his work. His legacy will be honored through the continuing operations of The Griffin Group under its current leadership and by the millions of lives he continues to affect through entertainment."