Ballyseede Castle Hotel

Ballyseede Castle provided us with our perfect wedding day, the team couldn't do enough for us on the day. All of our guests were complimenting the food, some saying it was the best meal they had ever had at a wedding!! Maeve in particular was never too far away from me on the day, she even cleaned the bottom of my wedding dress while we were left to enjoy a glass of champagne alone before joining our drinks reception! Herself, Hilla, Esther and the rest of the team were really fantastic on the day and I couldn't recommend Ballyseede Castle highly enough as a wedding venue :)

Dear Marnie, Rory & all at Ballyseede Castle,

Thank you to you all for being the backbone to creating such a Special Day
for us, ensuring we will have Memories will last a lifetime.

Your venue is just magnificent as we knew already, being Lucky to live in
Kerry, However, nothing could have prepared us for how fantastic and
attentive every single member of staff you have are.

In particular Mary, Hilla, Esther, Joe, Paul, Maeve, & Vojta, were truly
amazing to us during our whole experience of our Wedding Day and the couple
of days before.

Our Family and friends have been non stop talking about how beautiful the
venue is, but also how amazing the staff were which is a true testament to
you all.

Thank you again for simply everything and I hope you all enjoy the remainder
of the Summer in-between the rain! and get some much needed rest as the
Crazy Summer and wedding season calm slightly.

Thank you again,
Clarissa & Enda

We honestly can?t put into words how grateful and appreciative we are to the whole team at Ballyseede Castle for making our wedding day so special & perfect!

Absolutely nothing was too big of an ask and every single need and want was catered for without question. From the venue, bedrooms, food and all the amazing staff we genuinely wouldn?t change one single part of our weekend.

Every one of our guests thought Ballyseede was outstanding and went above and beyond, and for that we cannot thank you enough.

The food and service on both Friday and Saturday was nothing more than top class! Every member of staff which we both met couldn?t have done more.

Marnie, you run and exceptional venue with an exceptional team and thank you for all your guidance and support from the get go but in particular on Saturday morning. You gave so much advice and tips to myself, the bridesmaids and my mom and dad which didn?t go unnoticed and made everything go off without a single hitch.

I would highly recommend Ballyseede for your wedding venue, I would not change one single element of our wedding and that 100% is down to Ballyseede.

Ballyseede Castle Hotel was the only venue we looked at when planning our wedding, we fell in love with it on first viewing. All the staff we dealt with were so professional and helpful, they made us feel very special on the day. The bridal suite was unbelievable, it was huge and so comfortable. While Ballyseede don't offer menu tastings it is easy to see why when you are enjoying the meal. The food is phenomenal, we had steak on our menu and every guest who tried it commented how good it was. The best part of booking Ballyseede was the staff they made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the day allowing us to relax and enjoy it. Thank you very much to all the staff and the owners for making or day so memorable.

Great location and beautiful grounds

From day 1, working with Ballyseede Castle was a dream. We found them online on a Google search, being from Longford and Cavan we had never been to the venue or seen it in person. This was during covid times so we weren't even able to go view the venue before booking it but the staff made every effort to help us get a good look at the venue as much as they could. Mary and Hilla were always so friendly and happy to answer all the questions we had, it never felt like we were bothering them. The whole team made us feel so welcome whenever we were there and helped us organise a pre-wedding BBQ the day before our wedding as well as most of our guests were travelling down. The whole wedding day was a dream and as Ballyseede were so professional, everything went off without a hitch. We knew we were taking a gamble with a venue that we'd never been to before or even seen in person but Ballyseede was so worth it. The staff were fantastic, the food was amazing and the venue is just spectacular. We'd both highly recommend Ballyseede for weddings, even a small getaway wedding like ours!

Ballyseede went above and beyond and we had a very positive experience from start to finish. Staff very friendly and warm whilst being professional also. Management very efficient and had a hands on approach.

This enchanting wedding venue on beautiful grounds was the perfect place for our wedding. The banquet hall was more magical than I could have dreamt and the grounds were wonderful for exploring. The team was great at helping us plan our big day from abroad. They had an extensive menu to chose from and our selections were spectacular. Our guests couldn't stop talking about the how great the food was. The ice-creams at the drinks reception went down a treat too. I cannot praise the staff enough! So friendly and happy to be part of our day, they took care of setting up our photo-booth excellently. They welcomed us into the front room after our ceremony with a drink and selection of canapes, allowing us to catch our breathe and even helping me brush off debris I had gotten on my dress. The team were true professionals, everyone was checked in quickly and efficiently and they made us feel so looked after (storing my cape while I danced).

Ballyseede Castle went above and beyond, for us on our big day. The staff were so polite, and helpful. We were made feel so special, and everything ran very smoothly. Both myself, and Sean had the most incredible day, with friends and family. I would highly recommend Ballyseede Castle, to future couples.

The staff of Ballyseede were wonderful to deal with and we really enjoyed our wedding day.

We truly enjoyed our wedding day at Ballyseede Castle. It is a unique and spectacular venue for a wedding and looked even more amazing with the Christmas decorations up. The hotel management and staff were a pleasure to deal with, not only on the day itself but the lead up to it. They were most hospitable and very professional. The standard of food served was second to none and all of our guests really had high praise for it. We would definitely recommend Ballyseede to other couples.

We felt like royalty at Ballyseede Castle with its old world charm and warmth for our intimate wedding reception.

The quality of the food was beautiful, full of flavour and taste with a excellent variety that catered for all. The professional service was outstanding, especially on the run-up to our big day. The accommodation and rooms were idyllic, they were bright, spacious and full of character.

Overall Ballyseede Castle exceeded all our expectations, we could not fault it in any way. We were delighted we chose this wonderful venue to celebrate our magical day. It marked a significant milestone in our lives with treasured memories of family and friends.

We had our wedding at Ballyseede Castle in September this year and it was a magnificent day from start to finish. The staff were more that helpful and friendly, I can't say enough about Esther and all the front of house staff. I personally pulled up to the back door and everything from there on in was done to perfection for all of us. Food was excellent and rooms were amazing, our entire group of guests are still talking about the great time they had. Thanks again to Marnie, Esther, Joe, Mary and all the staff at the Ballyseede Castle for such an amazing day.

From start to finish it was a dream dealing with all the team at Ballyseede Castle. With so much uncertainty surrounding covid, somedays planning a wedding was challenging however the team at Ballyseede were so reassuring and only for them, I don't think we would be married :) We simply cannot say enough about all of them.

As for the venue itself, words cannot describe it.
The food and service was spectacular and our guests are still talking about it. With 150% confidence, Ballyseede Castle is the only place you need to look at when getting married.

We cannot wait to visit.

Ballyseede Castle from the very first day meeting Mary was one of the most amazing venues we visited. The staff are extremely helpful and were always very willing to help with anything we needed. On the day of our wedding the staff could not be more welcoming and all our guests were highly complimentary of the staff. The venue is magical and it was the best decision for our wedding. The food, accommodation and location was better than we could have expected. We had a delicious meal on the day of the wedding but the night before the food available to our guests was also of very high quality. Breakfast is excellent and the staff, especially Esther, were welcoming, full of chat and always extremely helpful with anything we requested.
I couldn't recommend Ballyseede Castle more as the most perfect wedding venue. Our guests have been so complimentary of the venue and said it was the best wedding they had been to and I truly believe this is due to the service and attention we received from all at the hotel. Perfect venue for a perfect day.

We had the most amazing wedding day with you on December 28th 2020! We chose Ballyseede as I had showed Daniel a picture when we met to show him that I?m going to get married there (with or without him!) little did I know he would book a stay there the night he proposed & we went on to book our wedding with Mary the following morning! Ballyseede Castle is the most magical place, full to the brim of character & ran by the most professional & warm group of people! Everyone was so welcoming to us and to all of our guests - absolutely nothing was too much to ask!

We would like to specially thank Mary for her hard work dealing with our numerous questions & requests & handling all of our postponing and rebooking stress so professionally! Having Marnie come to the bridal suite the morning of the wedding for some words of wisdom & important tips was just so lovely! Eileen was amazing on the day & everyone ensured our wedding went so smoothly. The venue is spectacular but the staff from reception to bar to breakfast were all fantastic (especially Esther!). Our guests were all blown away by the food, service & of course the beautiful rooms and decor! We could go on forever how amazing a place it is and we just cannot wait to return for another visit as husband & wife! Thank you all so much!

It's been almost a month since our wedding day and we cannot thank you enough for everything. From the very day we walked into see the venue last November and met with Mary, we knew that it was the perfect fit for us.

Over the couple of months we spent planning, the Ballyseede team and Mary were always available to take calls and answer questions. 2020 brought plenty of twists with Covid 19 but all the team in Ballyseede were extremely flexible and reassuring.

When the big day came on in October 2020, we were completely blown away with the hospitality the hotel provided us. With only 25 guests by the end of the day all the staff were familiar with the names of everyone in our party and so attentive to the needs of each and every person.

The hotel decor was absolutely beautiful and the change in location of our ceremony to Maimie's Lounge was the most perfect and intimate fit. The drinks reception in the Orangery was wonderful and there was a natural flow into the garden as we got our photographs taken. Again the attention to detail was excellent.

We enjoyed a fantastic banquet in the Stone Room, service and decor was second to none. Food was cooked to perfection. Our guests were so complimentary towards the meal. No task was too difficult, thanks to Paul for retrieving my handbag with my speech and lipstick.

As the evening progressed we retired to the Orangery again for our evening reception and entertainment - it was the perfect space for a small group.

The bedrooms in the castle are absolutely beautiful, cosy and luxurious.

We felt as though the castle was our home for the day - the staff always on hand but completely unintrusive.

A huge thank you to all who worked on the day - Stella, Tim, Esther, Paul, Eileen, Derry, Hilla, Mary, Marnie and Rory - and anyone else we may be forgetting.

Our wedding day is a day we certainly will not forget - Ballyseede Castle exceeded our expectations and we cannot rate it highly enough. We certainly will be returning as we know many of our guests will.

Thank you so much for your hospitality, kindness, flexibility and reassurance.

We had our wedding reception at Ballyseede Castle Hotel on 14th March 2020. Prior to our big day communication was excellent, Mary answered all our queries quickly and fully, very responsive, helpful and flexible to accommodate our every wish. On the day, the food and service were first class. Food was devine and so plentiful, better than any award winning restaurant. Strongly recommend the beef, it simply melted in the mouth. Service was warm and friendly , yet professional. It was everything we hoped for and more. Would strongly recommend. 5 stars.

Great venue and first class service.

Ballyseede Castle was all we wanted and more! It was the perfect place to host our Summer Garden Party wedding and even when there was a little bit of drizzle the orangery has a great outdoor indoor vibe. The staff were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble! The owners were so welcoming and we felt very special that they cake and took the time to chat with us during the wedding. The list of suppliers supplied by the venue is excellent and it is worthwhile having people who already know the castle supply different parts of your wedding. All of the guests were really impressed with the venue and the great value of the bedrooms for the night. Ballyseede is the perfect mix of everything. Professionalism, value for money and delicious food! It was perfect!

Ballyseede was a dream venue. The castle itself has so much character and you really feel like you are in an old castle. The staff went above and beyond to help with everything they could. I can't fault anything. We got married on 21 December right before Christmas and the castle was decorated like a dreamy winter wonderland. Our guests are still talking about it.

We had an amazing wedding at Ballyseede Castle. The staff could not have been more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was fantastic. I would highly recommend them as a wedding venue.

Ballyseede was the perfect venue for us. Both Marnie and Ruairi were always helpful in any query we had. Also special mention to Ashton who is a great wedding coordinator and Paul the manager who was amazing on the day. They made the day feel so relaxed for both of us. Super place to get married if you want amazing food in beautiful surroundings in a very chilled atmosphere. Can't recommend enough.

A magical spot- especially at Christmas time. Staff we?re fantastic

From the minute you choose Ballyseede as your venue you feel extremely comfortable dealing with all members of staff. The food is amazing, service is top quality and it is the most magical place! We loved every second of our wedding here! They offer such expertise and personal touches, you would not go wrong choosing Ballyseede as your wedding venue. Can't wait to return!

We were do happy we picked the ballseede castle everything was just so perfect from the impeccable service to the delicious food. All our guests couldn't have complemented the venue enough. I would definitely recommend this hotel to celebrate your wedding in

The dream venue! Marnie made everything so easy for us. Hands down, would recommend Ballyseede Castle to any couple! The staff, the service, the food, the atmosphere, each as outstanding as the next!

We held our wedding reception at Ballyseede Castle at the end of July 2018 and could not have wished for a more magical day. From the first day we stepped foot in this breathtaking venue we knew that this was the place we wanted to celebrate our special day. The venue is so unique, steeped in history and the beautiful garden is simply charming. We particularly loved the donkeys, Shetland ponies and quiet, friendly dogs who roam around the castle and grounds.

Ballyseede Castle is the perfect blend of old and new, with absolutely regal old world lounges and bedrooms in the main part of the castle contrasting with the stunning new orangery and luxurious bedrooms in the new extension. The main function room for our wedding breakfast was gorgeous with it's wooden beams, stone walls and twinkly lights setting a lovely ambience for us all to enjoy. The new outdoor seating area located just off the main function room was a great addition where our guests could relax in the fresh air at their leisure. The guests at our wedding have been singing their praises for Ballyseede Castle since our wedding day and cannot get over how amazing the venue was and also how delicious the food and wine were.

Every single member of staff made us feel welcome and important, not just on our wedding day but every time we visited before and after the wedding. We would like to particularly thank Marnie, Rory and Ashton who all helped to organize the details of the wedding. They were so kind, understanding and helpful at all times and we felt like we could ask them anything and we would be accommodated. Ashton was fantastic and took a lot of time in the lead up to the wedding to make sure that we were happy with everything - she was really lovely to deal with. On the day of the wedding Marnie and Rory were excellent, Marnie taking me into a room at one point to very calmly dry my dress with a hairdryer after I had spilled champagne all down the front! Rory also took the time to explain the history of the castle to us when booking our wedding, which we all really enjoyed and appreciated. My own waitress on the day took care of me very well and had preempted any requests I had, she also went out of her way to help us organize a surprise birthday cake with candles for the best man, which we were very grateful for.

Ballyseede Castle is a truly special wedding venue and we could not recommend them highly enough. We had an amazing day and wish we could have our wedding there all over again.

Marnie and Rory and their team at Ballyseede castle hotel are truly amazing. If you are looking for a venue with character and a relaxed, warm,intimate feel then look no further. No ask is too big and you can be sure on your wedding day, they are there for you 100% and want nothing more than to ensure you have an amazing day. The food is also exceptional, the fillet of beef melts in your mouth!

My experiences with Ballyseede were very mixed, involving both extreme highs and extreme lows. Ballyseede was one of the first venues we visited, and we fell in love, but rather than rush into it, we spent the next couple of months visiting 15-20 other venues closer to our home of Dublin to see if something else would catch our eye, it didn?t, we were in love. So we moved ahead, booking in 2016 for our 2018 wedding. We were not informed at that time that there were plans to extend the building (an additional 16 bedrooms), despite that fact that I explicitly asked about any planned works before booking (as we were aware of the ?orangerie? plans). In fact the first we found out about it was when we went to visit in March 2017, when a sizeable proportion of the garden was gone, and foundations were laid for this sizeable extension, when we went down for a visit. Nobody had contacted us before this. Despite the fact that we had paid an extra deposit to keep all bedrooms for our guests, and so this was important information to us (although structural changes to a wedding venue would be important to pretty much any bride). In fact, this new ?wing? was only finished a couple of months before our wedding. The entire thing was handled incredibly poorly and added a huge amount of stress to our planning. I wish I could say this was the only issue we had in dealing with Ballyseede, but it wasn?t. In fact there were so many issues that we seriously considered changing venues within 6 months to the wedding, and even checked availability of our second choice venue. Until about 2 months before the wedding I did not feel well treated as a normal client, never mind a bride, and genuinely did not feel that my custom was important to them. The saving grace was the beauty of the venue, coupled with the always excellent food, and the wonderful floor staff. I had to believe in my heart of hearts that the day itself would go perfectly and that our guests would not know the issues that I had had to deal with.


Much, albeit not all, but much of the issues could have been better dealt with if Ballyseede just had a dedicated wedding planner. I asked multiple times to deal with just one person ? I specifically requested Mary as she was always helpful and willing to answer questions (thank you Mary), and always a welcome relief to deal with, however this did not happen, even when it was promised it would. This means that whoever happened to open the email (to a generic info@ email address) would reply, resulting in crossed wires, the person not reading back over the email trail to understand what was really going on/being asked, and in some cases, completely wrong information being given, all adding to the stress. The vast majority of the less-than-fully-positive reviews of Ballyseede that I have seen have been related to dealing with the same individuals.


Over the weekend (about half of our guests were booked from Friday to Sunday/Monday), I am happy to report, that the venue, service, food, were all flawless. In the few weeks prior, Ballyseede were even accommodating ? it was extremely refreshing. On the day everything went smoothly, staff regularly checked in with us to make sure all was ok, and most importantly, we were able to have our ceremony outside, which was beautiful, if a bit snug for our 107 guests. The food was exquisite, and our guests since have spoken enthusiastically and often about the venue and food. The new wing, is fabulous inside, so much so that many of our guests thought that they were in the bridal suite, the rooms are so beautiful. The outside has been constructed to physically reflect the original castle, although it could do with some weathering to make it stand out less.


I love Ballyseede, it is beautiful, and the staff are brilliant, and I will surely visit again to stay in the castle that got to be ?ours? for a weekend. However, the stress added to our day with all of the issues raised in the planning stages will forever taint my memories of that time.


For the day I give a massive 5 stars (even the weather cooperated),in fact, if I could I would give it more, however, for the lead up & planning I give much less, so I settle at 4 stars overall. I would recommend to a friend due to the wonderful day we had, but with major caveats.

Shane and I would like to say a belated thank you to EVERYONE at Ballyseede for making our wedding day so perfect and making us feel like royalty for the weekend In early December. Marnie, I don?t think I would have gotten down the stairs, let alone down the aisle without your dress-walking advice!!! Paul you kept my glass topped with prosecco any time I looked for it! All our guests till talk about how amazing the venue and food were although it was a rainy grey day in Ireland, no one even noticed! The castle is absolutely stunning and we?re delighted with the photos. Thank you again and hope to see you soon xxx

We had our wedding at Ballyseede Castle Hotel in October 2017 and really couldn?t recommend it highly enough. The venue itself is stunning, and right from the very first meeting with the hotel we were made to feel so welcome by Marnie, Rory and all the staff. In the run up to the wedding day itself, we had a lot of questions which were always answered very quickly, and a lot of special requests which the hotel accommodated without any hesitation. We were also taken great care of during our menu tasting, and even ended up changing part of our menu based on it!

For any prospective couples to note, Ballyseede don?t do conventional wedding menu tastings, but instead will bring you in when there is another wedding on that may have a similar menu and serve you that meal in their restaurant. The reason for this is because it will give you a better representation of exactly what the food will be like when produced for up to 200 people, as opposed to a once off single meal preparation. We hadn?t heard of this approach before, but it actually makes perfect sense and also gave us great peace of mind of how good the meal would be. Ballyseede is renowned for the quality of its food, and we certainly weren?t disappointed with the meal on our wedding day. Along with the music, the meal was the main thing we wanted to make sure was good and we were delighted when a lot of our guests said to us that it was probably the best meal they?d had at any wedding!

There were also so many lovely touches over the course of the wedding day itself that really added to the occasion, from the hotels suggestions of flying our own flags over the castle to the special care they took of the entire wedding party by bringing us into our own private room to freshen up after we arrived. They were also very accommodating for a few special meal requests for some guests and offered so many different options for those with specific dietary requirements. All in all, if we had to do it all over again, we wouldn?t change a single thing to do with the hotel. They were so incredibly organised, helpful, friendly and accommodating which meant that everything felt so stress free and easy! The service was absolutely top class and of course the venue itself is beautiful and unique. If any couples are thinking of choosing Ballyseede for their wedding, all we can say is to go for it without hesitation, you won?t regret it!

An amazing venue and unbelievable staff. My husband and I were given a VIP treatment I couldn't have imagined by all the staff and the owners too. The staff and owners looked after us all day long, and everything ran so smoothly. The guests raved about the food, there was lots to drink at the reception and during the meal. I felt no need to book anything extra for our wedding (eg sweet cart, magician, band for reception etc) as the place alone and the package we got (the middle priced package) offered so much on it's own. Any questions/requests I had beforehand were dealt with by the reception staff who were also brilliant. It was an amazing day thanks to all the staff at Ballyseede Castle! :)

Well what can I say the totally exceeded my expectations, they could not have done anymore, staff were amazing and the food was out of this world. Had the wedding of my dreams

Ballyseede Castle was an amazing wedding venue. It exceeded all expectations we had. Marnie, Rory and all of the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic day. The new Orangery for the pre reception is brilliant. The food is exceptional, we had monkfish and lamb and received so many excellent reports from our guests. We were really impressed by the staff in the run up to the wedding, they gave us so many helpful recommendations, really helped us to relax. Also on the day, when we arrived at the hotel, we were brought to a room on our own where Marnie fixed my dress and my husbands suit and asked if we needed anything. They could not have done more!! We were blown away by the service and professionalism. We treasure the memories of our wedding day at Ballyseede Castle, and would highly recommend it as a wedding venue. Our families and friends thoroughly enjoyed the day.

We had a wonderful wedding day at Ballyseede Castle- our guests loved it and our families were so pleased that everything went so smoothly. We had our drinks reception in the Formal Lounges followed by dinner for 180 in The Coachroom. the tables were decorated with candelabras and beautiful flowers, it was a truly romantic atmosphere. The staff were fantastic and friendly - they were so accommodating in every way. The food beyond excellent, we had opted for the option of free flow wine and champagne and when they said free flow it certainly was. I am delighted to recommend Ballyseede Castle to future Brides and Grooms. I would love to be planning our wedding all over again..

Beautifull first choice. Out done our expectation . From the moment we booked the hotel very hands on and creative. Enjoyable to plan our special day with.

we had our wedding at Ballyseede Castle on April 18th 2015.We opted for our ceremony to take place in the "stone room".Everything was perfect thanks to management and staff.Both Rory and Marnie are true professionals at what they do.I would highly recommend Ballyseede to future brides looking for old style grandure.And who knows...maybe the castles ghost "Hilda"might make an appearance,as she did in one of our photos!