On the hunt for your dream wedding venue in Ireland? You’ve come to just the right place! From fairytale castles and elegant hotels to charming country houses and everything in between, there’s no shortage of incredible options to explore. But what really sets a venue apart? Those all-important awards! These standout award-winning Irish wedding venues have earned their place among the very best, making them well worth a closer look.
Back in March 2026, we rolled out the red carpet for the weddingsonline Awards gala dinner, celebrating the finest wedding venues and suppliers across Ireland. The winning Irish wedding venues below truly impressed in their categories. Of course, awards aren’t everything, but if you’ve narrowed it down to a few favourites and need a little nudge, this might be just the inspiration you need!
Overall Venue of the Year & Exclusive Venue of the Year – Rathsallagh Country House
Rathsallagh Country House is recognised for care in every detail, delivered with confidence. Add to that a strong sense of style and vision — and the experience feels polished, welcoming and memorable. It’s easy to see why couples keep recommending them.
Rathsallagh Country House
Lifetime Achievement Award – Michael & Teresa O’Neill – Fernhill House
A very special honour recognising an exceptional legacy and lasting contribution to Ireland’s wedding industry — a fitting celebration of dedication, care and impact over the years.
Fernhill House
Country House Venue of the Year – The Station House Hotel
A huge achievement — and a very deserved recognition. The Station House Hotel is recognised for those little touches that lift everything. Add to that reliability couples can truly lean on — and the experience feels polished, welcoming and memorable. A fantastic result — and a name couples can trust.
Station House Hotel
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year – Connaught – Vincent Nugent – Castlecourt Hotel
A very special honour recognising an exceptional legacy and lasting contribution to Ireland’s wedding industry — a fitting celebration of dedication, care and impact over the years.
Castlecourt Hotel
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year – Leinster – Sara Fay – Boyne Hill House
A standout winner that has impressed couples again and again. Sara Fay – Boyne Hill House is recognised for a calm and friendly presence throughout. Add to that those little touches that lift everything — and hospitality and atmosphere are clearly a signature strength. A superb achievement and thoroughly deserved.
Boyne Hill House
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year – Munster – Catherine Lewis – Lakeside Hotel
A very special honour recognising an exceptional legacy and lasting contribution to Ireland’s wedding industry — a fitting celebration of dedication, care and impact over the years.
Lakeside Hotel
Venue Co-Ordinator of the Year – Ulster – Nicola McGinnitty – Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan
A very special honour recognising an exceptional legacy and lasting contribution to Ireland’s wedding industry — a fitting celebration of dedication, care and impact over the years.
Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan
Castle Venue of the Year – Cabra Castle
A brilliant win in a highly competitive category. Cabra Castle is recognised for an organised, dependable approach. Add to that those little touches that lift everything — and the experience feels polished, welcoming and memorable. It’s easy to see why couples keep recommending them.
Cabra Castle
Restaurant Venue of the Year – The Grayson
A huge achievement — and a very deserved recognition. The Grayson is recognised for a strong sense of style and vision. Add to that a polished service that feels seamless and experience that shows in the finish and confidence — and service and setting come together beautifully. A fantastic result — and a name couples can trust.
The Grayson
Waterside Venue of the Year – Kilronan Castle
A standout winner that has impressed couples again and again. Kilronan Castle is recognised for those little touches that lift everything. Add to that a polished service that feels seamless — and service and setting come together beautifully. A superb achievement and thoroughly deserved.
Kilronan Castle
Hotel Venue of the Year – Connaught – Ocean Sands Hotel & Spa
A very special honour recognising an exceptional legacy and lasting contribution to Ireland’s wedding industry — a fitting celebration of dedication, care and impact over the years.
Ocean Sands Hotel
Hotel Venue of the Year – Leinster – Newpark Hotel Kilkenny
A well-earned win that reflects the quality delivered. Newpark Hotel Kilkenny is recognised for a polished service that feels seamless. Add to that a calm and friendly presence throughout — and the experience feels polished, welcoming and memorable. A wonderful win that reflects real excellence.
Newpark Hotel
Hotel Venue of the Year – Munster – Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel
A very special honour recognising an exceptional legacy and lasting contribution to Ireland’s wedding industry — a fitting celebration of dedication, care and impact over the years.
Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel
Hotel Venue of the Year – Ulster – Crover House
A brilliant win in a highly competitive category. Crover House is recognised for a strong sense of style and vision. Add to that thoughtful attention to detail — and service and setting come together beautifully. It’s easy to see why couples keep recommending them.
Crover House
