If you are hunting for a wedding venue in Ireland, you’re in the right place! There are so many fabulous choices available to you, whether you are after a majestic castle, a classy hotel, a country house venue, or anything in between. But what’s one thing that makes a venue stand out from the rest? The awards! These award-winning wedding venues in Ireland have proven that they are the cream of the crop.
In March 2025, we hosted the weddingsonline Awards gala dinner, where the Irish wedding venues listed below were crowned the winners in their categories. Sure, awards aren’t the only factor to consider, but if you have a list of your favourites and you simply can’t decide, this will help!
Country House Venue Of The Year: Station House Hotel
Set in the heart of the Boyne Valley, the hotel itself is a charming, converted railway station, dating back to 1862 when the first Dublin bound trains ran through Kilmessan. Chris and Thelma Slattery later bought the converted property in 1981 and first opened its doors as a warm and welcoming country house hotel in 1984. Now into its second generation, the Slattery family and their team have been hosting weddings and events for now 40 years, with an un-waivered commitment to excellence and every detail covered.
Castle Venue Of The Year: Lough Eske Castle
Lough Eske Castle is redefining luxury in the North West. Modern and elegant, it is the perfect place to hold your wedding ceremony and reception. The elegant ballroom extends into your own exclusive tranquil gardens which offer fantastic picture opportunities. There’s also a number of specially commissioned pieces of artwork throughout the grounds for more unique and memorable backdrops to your photographs.
Venue Co-Ordinator Of The Year, Connaught: Cora Duggan, The Lodge at Ashford
Breathtaking views, manicured gardens, the run of a stylish private house and a team to take care of every last detail: The Lodge offers a truly unique and special wedding venue. Add to that the delicious cuisine and heartfelt service we are famous for, and the result is an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Venue Co-Ordinator Of The Year, Leinster: Dee Smyth, County Arms Birr
For over 60 years, the team at the County Arms in Birr, County Offaly have partnered with couples just like you to plan the perfect bespoke wedding day, ensuring smooth, effortless, and stress-free planning, delivered by our experienced & dedicated wedding team.
Venue Co-Ordinator Of The Year, Munster: Sakshi Goel, Castlemartyr Resort
Set on a 220 acre estate, featuring its own castle ruins, lake and surrounding woodlands, Castlemartyr Resort offers the perfect backdrop for your special day. Here you can enjoy all the luxury and space of a country wedding with the convenience of being situated 20 minutes from Cork City.
Venue Co-Ordinator Of The Year, Ulster: Georgina Howley, Silver Tassie Hotel
With over 30 years experience hosting wedding celebrations in Donegal the Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa is the perfect venue for your wedding day. The hotel is on the Ramelton Road, a short drive from Letterkenny town, located along the stunning Wild Atlantic Way. This area in the North West of Ireland offers amazing scenery, which provides a stunning backdrop for your wedding day photography.
Restaurant Venue Of The Year: Wrights Findlater Howth
Wrights Findlater is located over-looking the harbour in the picturesque maritime fishing village of Howth, Co. Dublin. Made up of three levels, it has a cosy inviting bar on the ground floor, modern restaurant on the 1st floor, and private bar and function room on the 2nd floor. With sweeping views of Howth Harbour and the Dublin coastline, Wrights Findlater is a haven for those seeking romance by the sea.
Waterside Venue Of The Year: Glasson Lakehouse
Glasson Lakehouse offers UK guests a unique vacation experience in Ireland thanks to our idyllic rural Ireland location, luxury hotel amenities, award winning golf course and an ideal location to explore Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Our 4 star Westmeath hotel is located a quick drive from Athlone Town and is quickly becoming one of Ireland’s favourite hotel destinations.
Hotel Venue Of The Year, Connaught & Overall Venue Of The Year: Lough Rynn Castle
Lough Rynn Castle offers a stunning backdrop for your wedding day. The Estate includes a range of accommodation options including luxurious suites, large hotel bedrooms and the privacy of our Courtyard Rooms. The 300 Acres of magnificent grounds and natural beauty at Lough Rynn provides the ideal backdrop for those precious wedding photographs.
Hotel Venue Of The Year, Leinster: Rathsallagh Country House
Imagine the Wedding of your dreams in your own 17th Century Country House with its romantic setting on acres of rolling fields, thousands of mature trees and long winding avenue ensuring your complete privacy. Rathsallagh is more than a wedding venue, with its open log and turf fires, luxurious dining room, 39 bedrooms and traditional drawing rooms, it is your very own private Country House for your special day.
Hotel Venue Of The Year, Munster: Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel
Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa is located just outside the beautiful village of Adare with its historic churches, situated in 44 acres of organic private grounds and landscaped gardens full of insta-worthy spots and beautiful backdrops for photographs.
Hotel Venue Of The Year, Ulster: Cabra Castle
On the edge of the magnificent Dún a Rí Forest Park stands the majestic Cabra Castle, one of Ireland’s most luxurious castle hotels. Centrally located in the heart of County Cavan, an hour’s drive from Dublin and just 90 minutes from Belfast, Cabra Castle is the perfect place to bring people together.
Exclusive Venue Of The Year: Ballykealey House
Situated just outside the picturesque village of Ballon, Co Carlow just one hour south of Dublin, is the beautiful Ballykealey House. Built in the 19th century arising from the marriage proposal of John James Lecky to Sarah Lucia Smith. Built with love; today Ballykealey House offers a picturesque and enchanting venue for couples seeking a unique venue to host their wedding.
Featured image: Cabra Castle Hotel
