Castle Durrow
Wedding venue
Hotel, Country House, Castle
Castle Durrow
This 300-year-old mansion half way between Dublin and Cork has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and, overlooking beautiful terraced gardens to the south, and the River Erkina to the north, it makes a magnificently romantic wedding venues.
There are five local churches to choose from - four Catholic and one Church of Ireland - all are beautiful, ranging from large ornate to small country, and wedding blessings are also possible at Castle Durrow. Wedding receptions are held in a private banqueting hall with French doors that open out on to your own private terrace for the whole evening.
A complete package is offered for the wedding day - this includes food and drink for each guest at €110-130 per person, which allows for 2 drinks on arrival for each guest, canapes, the meal, half a bottle of wine per person with dinner, a toast drink for everyone and an evening buffet for all. In addition, complimentary fresh flowers and personalized chocolate favours are provided to complement your chosen colour scheme, and complimentary menu and wine tasting is available for the bride & groom in the lead up to the big day..
Castle Durrow only caters for a maximum of three weddings a week, so the bridal couple and guests can arrive the day before the wedding and stay the day after it: a barbecue can be held on one of these days and is very popular.
The food at Castle Durrow is delicious, and guest accommodation - in lovely romantic rooms in the main house, and almost equally impressive ones in a wing that is especially suitable for wedding guests - is discounted for weddings, and there are no restrictions. No wonder this is one of the most desirable wedding venues in Ireland.
Type of Venue
Function / Ball RoomVenue Capacity
Self contained function room with bar and french doors that open out on to private terraceCapacity Seated: 170
Capacity Standing: 230
Decor Responsibility
Decor - decorated by venue or couples responisibility: VenueVenue Hire
- Venue Hire
Exclusive Use
- Do you have to take venue for exclusive use
Booking Deposit
- Booking Deposit
Midweek Reduction
- Midweek reduction available
Wedding Planning Service
- Wedding planning service offered
Local Church Information
- Wedding blessing possible
- Church nearby
2 / 3 Day Programme
Special Welcome
- Special Welcome
Information on Location
Nearest Town
Portlaoise / KilkennyDistance (km): 25
Time Away: 20 mins
Nearest Airport
DublinDistance (km): 95
Time Away: 1 hr 40 mins
Nearest International Ferry Port
RosslareDistance (km): 120
Time Away: 2 hrs
Nearest Station
Portlaoise / KilkennyDistance (km): 25
Time Away: 20 mins
Dublin
Distance (km): 85Time Away: 90 mins
Waterford
Distance (km): 95Time Away: 90 mins
Cork
Distance (km): 85Time Away: 90 mins
Killarney
Distance (km): 210Time Away: 3 hrs
Limerick
Distance (km): 110Time Away: 1 hr 50 mins
Galway
Distance (km): 150Time Away: 2 hrs 20 mins
Sligo
Distance (km): 180Time Away: 3 hrs
Belfast
Distance (km): 240Time Away: 3 hrs 50 mins
Athlone
Distance (km): 70Time Away: 1 hr
Map markers
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Directions
M7 from Dublin, take Portlaoise exit onto , N8 Dublin/ Cork Road, through Abbeyleix and the next village is Durrow, past the green on the right hand side.View Recommended Wedding Venues
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Trip Planning Tools
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