An Irish castle is a fairytale place to say ‘I do’ and these spectacular settings will make the day even more romantic for you and your guests.
Ireland is dotted with spectacular castles and the only challenge will be to choose from the huge selection of extraordinary and historic places. We look at four Irish castles in each of the four provinces of Ireland that are perfect for the big day:
Waterford Castle
Waterford Castle boasts a strategic location in a pivotal position near Waterford city in Munster and it has played a huge role in the history of the region. You actually travel by private car ferry to the castle which is set on an island for your own little oasis! While it is only minutes from the city, it seems like a thousand miles away the moment you enter the grounds.
Luttrellstown Castle
Luttrellstown Castle came under the spotlight when it featured as the wedding venue for Victoria and David Beckham back in 1999. This castle has been a favorite for stars from around the world over the years and guests have included everyone from REM to Fred Astaire, Prince Ranier and Princess Grace of Monaco to former American President Ronald Reagan. This spectacular castle is situated in the lush Liffey Valley, west of Dublin city surrounded by woodland of over 50 acres.
Castle Leslie
Castle Leslie nestles on 1,000 acres of Irish countryside and is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of the family who founded it. The Leslie family are still in residence and are there to welcome guests from around the world. A favorite of stars, the Estate is based in Co. Monaghan, which is only 80 minutes from Dublin and 60 minutes from Belfast. The lakeside castle, where you step back in time immediately after entering, is full of character and personality and even boasts a resident ghost!
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle is a place that you simply will not want to leave when you first set eyes on it. It is situated in the tiny village of Cong, County Mayo and dates back to 1228 when it was built by the Anglo Norman family the De Burgos. The following generations expanded the castle and in 1715 the Browne and Oranmore families founded the estate. It is on the shores of Lough Corrib and is famous for featuring in the 1951 film ‘The Quiet Man’. It is now considered to be one of the top hotels in the world.