Ballykealey House

We cannot thank the staff at Ballykealey House enough for all they did for us for our wedding. They were absolutely amazing to work with, especially Angela. From the minute we set foot in Ballykealey we knew we wanted to get married here. The venue is absolutely beautiful, the food was five star restaurant quality and the staff could not be nicer or more helpful. We had the most amazing time and truly could not fault anything.

I could not rate Ballykealey any more highly. Excellent from start to finish Angela with the planning and all of the staff. Amazing.

I can?t recommend Ballykealey enough. Everything from the food, service, decor was just amazing. The staff were so attentive and were so helpful throughout the whole experience. We stayed the night before the wedding and had a meal with family and friends, the food was amazing and it was so lovely to have the house to ourselves. The wedding day went off without an issue. We got married in the barn and it was beautiful. Our guests were really impressed with the food. We got married in November and the house was decorated with huge Christmas trees it was just stunning. As I said I can?t recommend Ballykealey enough.

Our wedding in September was just the most magical day thanks to all the staff at Ballykealey House. From our first viewing of the venue we just knew this was the perfect venue for us. The location and beautiful forest backdrop just blew us away and as for the food….it was the ultimate hit. Every guest commented on how fabulous the food was and they are still talking about it to this day!! Everything from start to finish went so smoothly and we were so relaxed and were able to soak up the most beautiful day. I couldn’t recommend Ballykealey House enough to other couples…if you are looking for a unique venue to share with just your guests, fabulous food, welcoming staff and an incredible atmosphere Ballykealey House is the venue for you. Thank you Ballykealey House for making our day so memorable and magical.

From the moment we went to Ballykealey for a viewing we fell in love with the venue. The communication all the way up to our wedding was always prompt and helpful. On the day, everything went perfectly. All our guests were in awe of the venue, amazing food and the friendly, attentive staff. They really go above and beyond to make your special day one you?ll never forget.

Angela and all the team at Ballykealey made our wedding so special. There was no request too big or small. The venue is amazing and the food is superb. People still talk about the food from our wedding. I would recommend Ballykealey to everybody.

They waited on us hand and foot.
The grounds are lovely, the food was fabulous and plenty of accommodation.

Jen and harry got married sat 1st July in Ballykealey House, Thank you to all the staff for a fabulous 2 days.
Especially Luke who put us all at ease from the moment we arrived till we left.

Jen and Harry had the best two days ever. Thank you Ballykealey

From the minute we stepped foot inside Ballykealey House, we knew this was the one for us! Angela the wedding coordinator was outstanding and really easy to deal with. Angela and her team were very quick to respond to any emails or queries that we had from the day we originally booked in 2021 to our wedding day in June 2023. On the day itself, everything was a breeze! Unfortunately after weeks of sun, the weather changed that particular morning and we had some rain. Therefore our arrival drinks were inside the bar area, rather than the beautiful gardens. But again, no issues. There was a break in the rain and we managed to get outside to use the beautiful gardens for our photos.

Overall, food was fantastic. Service was fantastic. All of my guests thoroughly enjoyed the venue. One of my friends who got married 5 years ago, could not believe how amazing Ballykealey was and said she would 100% go there if she was getting married again and would be recommending it to everyone she knows now, as will we!

We also had Day 2 down in the Barn and it was everything and more. The rain kept away and we were even pulling out the suncream. We chose the BBQ option and it was perfect!

I can't say enough great things about Ballykealey. It was just the most magical day. Thank you! x

Angela and her team could not have been more helpful and we had an amazing day at the beautiful Ballykealy House. People are still talking about how brilliant the food and service was.

Absolutely fantastic staff who couldn't do enough for us on the days leading up to the wedding and the wedding day itself. All very helpful. The venue itself was super with so many options for the ceremony and food was out of this world. All the guests still comment on how good it was.

Ballykealey was a dream venue for us. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, lots of options for photos! All equally gorgeous. There's a good range of locations where you can host your ceremony and reception depending on numbers and weather! We had a rainy day in the end and have to say, we wouldn't have had the running of the day any different. The staff are without a doubt the biggest highlight for us, not only were they incredibly accommodating, going above and beyond on every request, but they were such a wonderful presence on the day. Always smiling, looking to help, looking out for the best interest of our guests and myself and my husband. We have had endless complements from our guests on the whole weekend - we had day 2 in the barn and we had an absolute ball! Our family and friends couldn't fault a thing, and neither can we. We cannot recommend Ballykealey enough, they really made the run up and day of so so so special and we will always be grateful to them for everything they did for us. Without any hesitation whatsoever would I recommend Ballykealey House for your wedding!!

Ballykealey was the perfect venue for us form the moment we walked through the door for our first viewing. Although there are so many selling points for this beautiful venue, the staff were exceptional and went above and beyond at every turn especially Angela and Alison who worked closely with us in the day. The food was amazing, the grounds were magnificent for photographs and the accommodation was ideal and reasonably priced. We had the most amazing day and would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

We couldn?t recommend Ballykealey enough; so many people commented on how nice the venue and food was. It was brilliant having the place to ourselves and the fab grounds to take photos in. Every member of staff we dealt with was lovely. Angela the wedding planner was brilliant, and everyone who was there on the day from Alison and Luke to all the waiting and bar staff were fantastic.

We could not have wished for a better venue for our wedding day in October 2022. The staff were exceptional and went above and beyond for our guests. Everyone was so friendly and couldn't be any more helpful. The food was absolutely delicious and all the guests were raving about it! The setting alone is so picturesque and a perfect location for the most amazing photos. Everything was so well organised and ran like clockwork thanks to Angela and the team. They really do put the needs of the guests at the forefront of what they offer as a wedding venue. Last minute changes were facilated without any hassle and they took the stress away from us. We couldn't recommend Ballykealey house more and a huge thanks to everyone who made our day so special!

Ballykealey House were total perfection from start to finish on our wedding day! The barn for our ceremony and house for our reception were simply beautiful. The staff went above and beyond to make our day special and were always so flexible and helpful. Our guests adored all of the food - the quality was exceptional both on our wedding day and at our day 2 bbq. A huge thank you to Angela, Tom, Luke and the extended team for their exceptional service and friendliness during our whole wedding experience.

Excellent Staff. Exceptional Service. Perfect Venue. Made our dreams come through.
From the moment we booked our wedding up to the day of and the next day we received the very best service and support all round.
On a side note the nerves got to me (Bride) pretty bad by the time we sat down for the meal. I was sick and had to step out for a while. The entire staff were so supportive. They made sure our guests were well looked after. When I returned they went above and beyond to make sure I got to enjoy my meal and the rest of the night. Which was SPECTACULAR.

Ballykealy House was our perfect wedding venue! Myself and my husband got married there in August 2022 in an outdoor ceremony and had the most perfect day imaginable. The venue and food are absolutely stunning, but the staff is what makes this place really special. Every member of staff we encountered were incredibly helpful, professional and friendly, and went out of their way to ensure we had the perfect day. They put everyone involved in the wedding at complete ease from the very first interaction and throughout. The venue itself is so gorgeous and they have wonderful decor available - we didn't need to hire any additional items, and the place was perfect. There are so many beautiful locations for the ceremony, drinks receptions and photos, and the barn area is absolutely perfect for a BBQ on Day 2. I'm so glad we got married at Ballykealy House and would highly recommend it.

We could not be happier about our choice of venue for our wedding on the 15th of July 2022. Ballykealey house has so much to offer. There are so many places to have your ceremony and reception in the grounds of Ballykealey house. There is the most beautiful Manor House, the rustic stone barn and a variety of beautiful settings outside such as the fountain, the clearing in the woods and front lawn. It has so much to offer whatever your style. We decided to make the most of the whole venue and had our ceremony in the barn, drinks reception by the fountain, main reception in Manor House and photos throughout the gardens. Our photos are so beautiful with natural backdrops amongst the trees, flowers, garden lights and stone walls and the elegant rooms. The team in Ballykealey were amazing from start to finish. On the day they were exceptional. We were so relaxed as they were confident and in control and also just so friendly and nice people. The ballroom had been renovated between the time of booking and our wedding and was just beautiful.
Our guests were very happy also. Ballykealey house has been a hidden gem. A lot of our guests had never heard of it or been there and were very impressed. The food was exceptional. The rooms and lodges are gorgeous. We were blessed with the weather also. We had one day at Ballykealey and it was the best day. We would highly recommend it to others. Thank you to Angela, Alison and all team. It exceeded all our expectations. We wish you all the best for the future and are excited to return again!!

A truly great venue to host family and friends on one of the most memorable days of your life. Sadly the venue was not available for day-two celebrations as there was another wedding reception being held there the following day, so it would have been the ultimate experience to be able to spend a bit more time at the venue and on the grounds after the big day. Everyone was very happy with the entire day and helpfulness of staff. Very straightforward dealing with staff regarding arrangements, it?s just unfortunate there wasn?t enough accommodation to cater for the +130 guests in attendance on the day. Would recommend to a friend!

Ballykealey went above and beyond to help make the day of our dreams come true. Thank you x

Ballykealey House is an absolutely amazing wedding venue. From the day we had our showaround to the wedding day everything they did was faultless, professional and friendly.

It was no issue at all to customise many elements of the wedding day - Ballykealey were more than accommodating and Angela always gave us great advice when we were unsure of things.

Angela, Luke, Cliona and all of the staff are just so nice, professional and genuine - many of our guests remarked on this after the wedding.

THE FOOD. We love good food and it was one of the more important things we were looking for when we chose our venue. The food was out of this world.

The location, the venue itself are just stunning. They have a huge outdoor space with massive lawns, gardens and woods which we made full use of for our drinks reception and photos.
The house interior is also amazing, you really have to see it and you will be wowed.

We also found it to be good value when you compare it to other country house venues. They have a few standard packages but we were able to have a bespoke package and swap things in and out to suit our preferences.

We had an amazing day and we have so much to thank Ballykealey House for all their help and for hosting it for us.

Amazing venue with a great team. Food was gorgeous, we had the best weekend at ballykealey for our wedding! Couldn't recommend them more

Ballykealy was an amazing venue. The staff were second to none and the food was divine. We had our wedding during covid with 56 guests and the attention to detail by the staff was amazing regardless of covid. We got married in the barn on site and we loved having the whole venue to ourselves. If we had to do it all again I would still choose Ballykealy house.

"Having looked around at other venues we knew quite quickly that Ballykealey was the perfect fit for us. We were their first wedding since reopening under new management and from the very beginning we were met with professionalism, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in making sure our big day was as we wanted it to be. Angela, the Wedding and Events Manager was super easy to deal with and her wealth of experience really shone through.

Our wedding day went even better than we could have ever imagined! Being able to put our trust in Angela and her team meant that we could relax and enjoy the time with our guests knowing everything was being taken care of. The fantastic staff, the amazing food, the stunning grounds and ballroom, all made our wedding so special for both of us and our guests. We can't thank Balleykealey management and staff enough for making the day everything we wanted it to be and more!" John and Claire