Weddings at Castle Durrow - Durrow, Co. Laois.

Castle Durrow Country House Hotel, located in County Laois, the midlands of Ireland has everything to make your wedding day unforgettable. Enjoy the manicured gardens, the enclosed courtyard and the radiant backdrop of the Estate, the magnificent rooms and staircase, which all provide the ideal setting for your wedding pictures. Our splendid banqueting facilities in the Castle Hall are sure to please and impress your family and friends. Choose from a wide variety of menus. We pride ourselves in the quality and excellence of our food and friendly service.

There is no shortage of parking and accommodation can be arranged for those not staying at Castle Durrow in specially selected local town and farm houses. Only 90 minutes from Dublin and centrally located, you can rely on us to create the perfect ambiance for the perfect occasion. Approved for Civil Ceremonies on site.

Midweek availability remaining for Summer 2008- fantastic all inclusive package. Very Competitive Wedding packages for remaining midweek dates in January, February & March 2009

Knappogue Castle Weddings - Knappogue, Quin, Co. Clare.

  Knappogue Castle - "Where fairytales come true"

We invite you to celebrate your very special day with us here at Knappogue Castle.  The castle, initially built in 1467, offers one of the most romantic and unique wedding venues in the country.  With its rich history, charming grounds and magical ambience it provides the perfect setting for your special day. With service to match ensuring you and your guests will have a day to remember.

Surrounded by the tranquil landscape and rolling hills of County Clare, Knappogue is located in a truly picturesque setting. Treasure the Castle with its magnificent rooms, great halls, and truly romantic gardens. Enjoy a private blessing in the Castle’s own St. Marks Chapel or cater for a larger group in the Great Hall.

The State Room Bridal Suite with its five bedrooms and four bathrooms is beautifully appointed with historic furnishings, superb paintings and open fires. With its reputation and tradition for romantic splendor savor the rich ambience of this elegant wing.

Bantry House & Gardens- Bantry, Co. Cork.

Wedding blessings and champagne receptions are organised on an individual basis in the Winter months.

There is no standard wedding package. For more information and to discuss various options email info@bantryhouse.com or contact us by phone +353 27 50047 or fax +353 27 50795.

We can cater for a maximum of 80 guests. The wings of Bantry House can accommodate the bridal party.

Longueville House Hotel- Mallow, Co Cork.

Longueville House is warm and inviting, providing the ideal venue for your wedding, offering you and your guests exclusive use of the house thus ensuring privacy and space, under the watchful eye of your hosts the O’Callaghan family.

To make an enquiry or appointment to discuss your wedding please complete the wedding enquiry form at the link below. We aim to respond to you within 24 hours. If you would like to be contacted by telephone please include the best number to reach you on.

Lisselan Estate- Clonakilty, Co. Cork.

In Lisselan Gardens we will make your wedding day even more special as the picturesque views will accentuate your special album leaving you with incredible pictures of your special day. The gardens have a lot to offer no matter what time of year you are getting married, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The garden is always full of colour.

A photographer can be recommended to you from Lisselan Gardens prior to your special occasion but make sure you book well in advance to avoid disappointment. A Model T Tourer for your photographs is also available on request so you can take that extra special photograph.

New For 2007:
All Inclusive Marquee Wedding Receptions can be arranged at Lisselan Gardens for your perfect day. Contact: 023-33249 for more details

Mount Stewart House & Gardens - Newtownards, Co. Down.

With its impressive house, inspirational gardens and beautiful setting on the tranquil shores of Strangford Lough, Mount Stewart is the perfect place to say 'I do'.

Wedding ceremonies and receptions can take place in the Temple of the Winds, the Central Hall, or in a marquee in the gardens. These three beautiful s offer a unique backdrop for your perfect day.

The exquisite Temple of the Winds is a small 18th-century banqueting hall. This Neo-classical gem, with stunning views over Strangford Lough, was used by the family as an informal retreat from the main house.
Capacity to 65

The striking Central Hall, in the heart of Mount Stewart house, is a dramatic and grand setting for a wedding ceremony and reception. It can be used in conjunction with the adjoining Entrance Hall.
Capcity to 85

Larger ceremonies and receptions can be held in a marquee in the gardens near the house or in the Paddock Fields. The gardens are also an ideal location for wedding photography.
Capacity from 60 to 350.

Marlay Demense- Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin.

The Estate comprises some 200 acres of parkland including Marlay Park and Gardens.

The 4.5 acre Walled Gardens which were provided under the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme are designed and planted in an authentic Regency style. The ornamental section boasts an extensive display of period plants, ranging from herbaceous borders to shrub beds.

The kitchen garden houses a fine collection of regency fruit trees, vegetables and associated bothies. At the centre of the gardens is the orangery which together with the Head Gardener’s House, arbour and water features combine to create a distinctive atmosphere.

Crom Estate- Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh.

Crom Estate is one of Northern Ireland’s best kept secrets. This romantic and historic landscape by the tranquil shores of Upper Lough Erne makes Crom a very special place.

The Inishfendra Room is a bright, spacious room adjacent to the ‘Little Orchard Tea-room’ with access to the Courtyard area. Complete with central wooden floor.
Capacity to 120

The Little Orchard Tea-room is adjacent to the Inisfendra Room and Exhibition Area with tranquil views over Upper Lough Erne.
Capacity to 75

When can civil wedding ceremonies be held at Crom?
Ceremonies in the Inishfendra Room can take place daily, year round, except Christmas day. The Tea-room is available from January to May and then from September to December.

Receptions can take place in either the Inishfendra Room or the Little Orchard Tea-room.

Brigit's Garden- Roscahill, Co. Galway .

Are you looking for a relaxing and beautiful venue for a meeting or workshop, or for a special event or wedding?

The Roundhouse and the visitor centre may be rented on an hourly or daily basis and catering can be arranged in the Garden Café if required. The rental includes access to our four seasonal gardens, based on the Celtic festivals and representing the cycle of life, and to the surrounding 11 acres of woodland and meadow.

The Roundhouse is a unique and attractive stone building with a thatched roof located in the centre of the gardens. It is comfortable and relaxing with a peaceful atmosphere and seats up to 25 people.

The Visitor Centre is bright and spacious with a polished oak floor. It houses the Garden Café, Gift Shop and Office and is available for rent off-season. It seats up to 40 for dining and up to 75 for meetings / conference / performance

Hotel Dunloe Castle - Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Although we've helped many couples plan their wedding reception, yours is bound to be unique. Let us assure you we are good listeners and it will be our pleasure to explore your particular preferences with you and share with you the wealth of experience we've gained over the years.

The romantic setting of 64 acres of parkland with its own ruined castle makes the Hotel Dunloe Castle is an ideal venue for your special day. The warm intimate atmosphere will wrap itself around your guests from the moment they enter the foyer. The Upper Lounge, ideally suited to cocktail receptions, has an open-air terrace with spectacular views of the Gap of Dunloe. From here you can access the Park Restaurant easily and up to 180 guests can be seated here for your wedding reception. This room has its own bar and the dance floor is a focal point. After dinner guests can stroll through the gardens or enjoy a quiet drink on the veranda.

We are experts at tailoring our quality facilities and services to meet the needs of our clients. We want to help you fulfil your dreams and to provide you with a very special day and a memorable experience which will last a lifetime.

Park Hotel Kenmare- Kenmare, Co Kerry .

Nestled peacefully in an idyllic setting overlooking Kenmare Bay in South West Ireland the 5 star Park Hotel Kenmare, Co. Kerry is at one with nature. Dating from 1897 each of the 46 Bedrooms enjoy a spacious sitting area furnished with antiques and objects d’art while most have a full water view or private veranda. The Dining Room with its silver ladened sideboards, acclaimed menu and service is classical in every sense of the word.

From its conception SÁMAS was designed to soothe and revive the tension, stress and fatigue that fill our every day. Even in ancient Ireland they had a Gaelic word for such experiences SÁMAS, indulgence of the senses. Today you can enjoy the virtues of this bygone age in a special and quite unique place that blends healing and therapeutic traditions from the East and West with the life inspiring scenery of Kerry to revive the body, mind and soul.

Coolcarrigan - Naas, Co. Kildare.

There can be no more unique and romantic setting for your wedding day than the church at Coolcarrigan in County Kildare. Set in idyllic woodland and surrounded by a dry moat outside of which is a plantation of various trees and shrubs, Coolcarigan has been a place of religious worship for many years.

The church is a perfect venue to host your wedding day. It has a capacity of up to 80 people, suitable for small and intimate weddings. Coolcarrigan church has been a wedding venue for many happy couples, who thought it the perfect location for their wedding ceremony.

There is no more private fairytale location for your wedding in Ireland

Springhill House & Costume Museum - Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry.

Springhill is availabe for wedding ceremonies in the mansion or in the 1690 Barn. Wedding Receptions may be held in the Barn or in a marquee in the garden. Wedding photographs may be taken in the garden.

When ‘Good’ Will Conyngham married Anne Upton in 1680 the marriage articles required him to build ‘a convenient house of lime and stone, two stories high with the necessary office houses’. He built a tall roofed house to which curvilinear gable ends were added in the early 18th century. Springhill is set in attractive gardens and parkland.

Westport House & Country Park - Westport, Co. Mayo.

Westport House is a truly unique Venue for your Special Wedding in Ireland.

The Entrance Hall has a magnificent barrel ceiling by Richard Cassels and a sweeping marble staircase by George Wilkinson. The staircase is of Sicilian marble, made by Italian workmen in 1858. The Drawing Room with its beautiful 18th century hand painted sky ceiling, leads off from the Entrance Hall and is where the Wedding Banquet or Wedding Reception takes place. This room is interlinked with the Long Gallery which is ideal for dancing or for a band of your choice to set up.

Westport House is still very much as it was; a venue that transports you back in time, surrounded by original furniture, superb paintings, open fireplaces and stunning architectural details in every room. Westport House caters for a maximum of 90 people inside but for larger Weddings Groups or Wedding Parties there is a suitable site for Marquees directly adjacent to the house.

The beautiful terraces and gardens of Westport House are ideal for larger Weddings Parties with the stunning views of Clew Bay, Clare Island and Croagh Patrick providing a truly unique backdrop for a magnificent Wedding Marquee.

Should you decide to have your reception elsewhere then why not use Westport House and Gardens as the venue for your Wedding Photographs.

Belvedere House Gardens & Park - Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Belvedere House Gardens and Park is a magnificent parkland estate on the shores of Lough Ennel in the Irish Midlands. The house, built originally as a hunting and fishing lodge, is set in the midst of 160 acres of parkland on the lake shore. There are extensive gardens, including a highly regarded walled garden. The well laid out park is dotted by a number of follies - the jealous wall, gothic arch and an octagonal gazebo.

Belvedere House Gardens and Park has been developed as an attraction presenting a mosaic which will integrate the environment, heritage, house and gardens to create a pleasure ground resonant of the past but relevant to the future...

Belvedere's other assets, including the splendid array of Follies, The Historic Gardens, and the special sense of place created by the park and lake setting have been conserved and enhanced. The visitor will be encouraged to discover the diverse range of habitats through participation in interpretative activities such as discovery trails, guided walks, themed play areas and other activities.

Belvedere caters for wedding parties up to 150 people in the indoor courtyard and offers a wedding photography package for the gardens and grounds.

Birr Castle Demesne - Birr, Co. Offaly.

Ireland's largest, award-winning gardens at Birr Castle Demesne provide endless opportunites for beautiful and unique wedding photography. The castle grounds provide 120 acres of stunning natural and formal landscapes, creating a lovely and enchanting backdrop for wedding photographs. Additonally, the gardens are the perfect venue for anyone wishing for a small outdoor wedding ceremony. Birr Castle Demesne is not a venue for the wedding receptions/dinners. Whether it is wedding photography, a secluded romatic ceremony or both, Birr Castle Demesne is a great option for the couple who is looking for something different. Wedding photography at Birr Castle Demesne in €100 for a day's unlimited access, and the price includes a year Friends of the Demesne membership for the new couple (the price does not include a photographer). For information on pricing for a wedding ceremony, or to make a booking, contact Jacquie Jordan at 05791 20336 or email mail@birrcastle.com

Florence Court - Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh.

Florence Court is romantically named after the wife of Sir John Cole who first built a house on the spectacular site in the early 18th century. The present Palladian style house was probably built by his son John, afterwards the 1st Lord Mount Florence.
The wings and Pavilion were added to the mid-18th century block around 1770 by Wm Cole, 1st Earl of Enniskillen and may have been designed by Davis Ducart. Disaster struck Florence Court in 1955 when the main building was virtually gutted by fire. The rest of the house and the striking plasterwork after the manner of Robert West has been meticulously restored by the National Trust

Kilmokea - Great Island, Campile, Co. Wexford

Kilmokea is situated on the joint estuary of the Nore and the Barrow. Associated with Kilmokea Country Manor and Gardens, which is part of the ‘Hidden Ireland’ taking guests for bed, breakfast and dinner.

Originally started in 1947 these gardens host a wide selection of rare and tender trees and shrubs. Within the walled garden its rooms lead from one design feature to the next. The Italian loggia and pool with its fine stone pillars looks across to the quarter garden brimming with iris and roses.

Russborough - Blessington, Co. Wicklow

Russborough was built for Joseph Leeson, later Earl of Milltown. Building began in 1741 and took ten years to complete. The architect was Richard Castle (Cassells). The house is built of granite and is in the Palladian style. Important features in the house include stucco ceilings by the Lafranchini brothers, marble mantelpieces, inlaid floors and lavish use of mahogany in doors, dados and staircase. The house which is beautifully maintained, contains painting from the Beit Collection, fine furniture, tapestries, carpets, porcelain and silver.

Ballymaloe House - Shanagarry, Midleton, Co Cork

Ballymaloe House, the Allen family’s fine creeper clad old house surrounded by well maintained lawns and woodland is as romantic a venue as one could wish for. There are numerous churches nearby and it is now possible to arrange a civil marriage or blessing at the house also.

Hazel Allen will help in every way with contacts for church, florists, photographers and decoration of the house. The reception is held country house style, and food- much of it supplied by the farmlands and garden surrounding Ballymaloe, cooked in their uniquely simple style- can be a sit down meal, buffet or a mixture of table service and buffet.

Accommodation is available in the main house and courtyard, these are proper country bedrooms- comfortable, not over decorated but with many thoughtful touches. A wedding held here would indeed be memorable.

Annes Grove - Castletownroche, Co. Cork.

Annes Grove Gardens are famous privately owned gardens open to the public during the summertime. Annes Grove Gardens are situated in County Cork, Southern Ireland.

Annes Grove demesne, known in the 18th century as Ballyhimock, was originally an estate of the Grove family. In the late 18th century it became the property of the Hon. Arthur Grove Annesley, as a consequence of the marriage of his uncle, the first Earl Annesley, to Mary Grove. His descendants have lived here ever since.

Vandeleur Walled Garden - Kilrush, Co. Clare.

Beautiful old stone walls contain this sheltered garden, once the forgotten garden of Kilrush House, home to the Vandeleur landlords. Replanting the borders that line the walls began in the spring of 2000 and the Vandeleur Walled Garden has now been re-designed for the 21st century around the old path system. The garden specialises in many unusual and tender plants that thrive in the area’s uniquely western latitude microclimate.

The Irish National Stud, Japanese & St Fiachra's Gardens - Tully, Kildare, Co Kildare.

The world famous Japanese Gardens are situated 45km south of Dublin off the M7 & R415 in the estate of The Irish National Stud at Tully just outside Kildare town.

The gardens were created between 1906-1910 by the owner of Tully Estate Col. William Hall-Walker. They were laid out in their paths of beauty by the Japanese gardener Tassa Eida and his son Minoru, and have been carefully preserved as one of the gems of Ireland’s Heritage. The gardens symbolise the ‘Life of Man’ from the cradle to the grave. St. Fiachra’s Garden was created in 1999 to celebrate the Millennium. There are 4 acres of woodland and lakeside walks.

Lodge Park Walled Garden & Steam Museum - Straffan, Co. Kildare.

Lodge Park Walled Garden is available for wedding photographs when open to the general public.

The restoration of this eighteenth-century walled garden adjoining Lodge Park, a Palladian house of 1773, started in 1980. The old brick-faced walls look much as they did when it was built, and here fruit, flowers, and vegetables are grown for the house. The garden is divided into different sections but the design is dictated by the long, box-edged axis path with regularly spaced clipped yew trees. It comprises a south-facing shrub border, herbaceous border, different coloured gardens, vegetable area, and a rosarie which is at its best in June and July.

Killruddery House & Gardens - Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Orangery and Gardens at Killruddery are a magnificent setting for wedding photography. Herbaceous planting, water features, romantic statuary and ornamental gates create imaginative backdrops and mountain views extend far into the distance.

The property is located just south of Bray. Take the Bray / Greystones exit off the N11 and through 2 roundabouts in the direction of Greystones. The entrance is indicated with a brown tourism sign.

Wedding photography takes place between 1st April and 30th September. Details of making a reservation can be found on and proceeding to the ‘Photography’ tab. Alternatively, please contact the Visitor and Event Manager (0404 46024 or info@killruddery.com) for further information