The best castle wedding venues nearest to Galway, chosen by our team of the world's leading castle wedding experts. From Zoom calls to virtual tours, you can speak to us for free 7-days-a-week.

Cloughan Castle

Loughrea, Co Galway, Ireland

Weddings for up to 120 guests. Sleeps up to 14 guests in 7 rooms.

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This beautifully-restored 13th-century wedding venue, 20 miles from Galway, features exceptional hospitality. Nestled in peaceful Irish countryside, every atmospheric exposed-stone room exudes charm and character. Captivate guests with an outdoor battlements’ ceremony, the history of the banqueting hall and spellbinding evening views from the top of the tower. See more

9.5
Outstanding
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Ashford Castle

Cong, County Mayo, Ireland

Weddings for up to 166 guests. Sleeps up to 160 guests in 83 rooms.

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This majestic castle estate features luxuriously embellished rooms filled with sumptuously soft and antique furnishings alongside plush turret bedrooms. Vast grounds combine wooded parkland with landscaped gardens and house two churches. Alternatively, an outdoor ceremony features a dramatic castle backdrop. Celebration spaces include the atmospheric wine cellar and the dazzling hall. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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The Black Castle

Lisquillibeen, Co Tipperary, Ireland

Weddings for up to 2 guests. Sleeps up to 2 guests in 1 room.

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Experience a wedding as it would have been hundreds of years ago, in this authentically restored 16th-century tower house, perched on a rocky outcrop in secluded woodlands and named after ivy that once shrouded it. This one-of-a-kind castle offers couples a unique rustic ‘wedding for two’ experience in a peaceful setting with majestic far-reaching views. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Glin Castle

Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Weddings for up to 56 guests. Sleeps up to 30 guests in 15 rooms.

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Secluded within landscaped parkland and glorious gardens, Glin Castle sits on the banks of the River Shannon and is close to several airports. Its 700-year history pervades the colourful neoclassical interior, boasting characterful artwork and eclectic furnishing, continuing into elegant bedrooms. The light-filled Drawing Room creates an unforgettable wedding ceremony setting. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Springfield Castle

Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Weddings for up to 70 guests.

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This richly historic, heart-warming home boasts first-class hospitality for boutique weddings. Delightful grounds embrace ancient woodland, grazing deer, a Victorian walled garden and a chapel, whilst a long lime-tree-lined avenue reveals an enchanting castle courtyard. Stunning bedrooms feature exquisite beds from sleigh to four-poster. See more

8.7
Very Good
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Lough Rynn Castle

Mohill, Leitrim, Ireland

Weddings for up to 340 guests.

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Lough Rynn Castle is an elegant 4-star hotel in a secluded setting on the shores of Lough Rynn. Surrounded by 300 acres of magnificent scenery and ancient forests, the castle retains much of its original charm and splendour. The bedrooms combine a traditional look and antique furnishings with modern comforts, like air conditioning. The AA Rosette award-winning restaurant offers a fine-dining experience, using locally-sourced, fresh, seasonal produce. See more

9.2
Superb
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