Kilkea Castle

My Wife and I had an absolute incredible experience at Kilkea Castle. The staff were considerate, engaging and created a lovely environment for our celebration. Could not recommend this venue higher for a wedding.

Truly the best venue we could have chosen for our wedding. Once in a lifetime. This is your sign to book this venue. Entire staff was amazing and made not only us but all of our guests feel welcomed. Everyone at Kilkea went above and beyond - 6 months later our guests are still talking about their experience. I want to also give credit to Michaela and the wedding events team - they are the best in the business. We had a hiccup with one of our vendors (not associated with Kilkea) and Michaela saved the day. Thank you Kilkea for the best day of our lives!!

Kilkea, specifically Michaela, were absolutely amazing with helping us with our wedding. Nothing was too much of an ask. It allowed us to be so chilled ahead of the wedding knowing everything was handled. Would do it all again tomorrow if I could!

We had the most magical Christmas Wedding at Kilkea Castle, it is stunning all year round, however there is something special about how it feels to be there over the Christmas Season.
The Staff were exceptional, so warm and welcoming. We were treated like royalty from the moment we arrived, each time we visited not just on our big day.
Our planning experience was made stress free from beginning to end thanks to Michaela and Elaine. The best in the business. The organization and planning in the lead up was also taken off our hands and all service providers were communicating directly with Michaela to ensure everything went seamlessly.
I cannot recommend this team and venue highly enough!

Kilkea is an amazing wedding venue and Michaela and the team provided an excellent service on our wedding day in November. The food was amazing and our guests are still talking about it. It was a dream come true to get married in such a beautiful setting. Michaela made the day stress free for us and had everything so organised we couldn't recommend her and the venue enough.

We had an amazing experience at Kilkea Castle as our wedding venue. From the very beginning to the wedding day, everything ran smoothly without any issues. The overnight stay for the tasting was extra special, and the food was truly amazing. Our guests commented on the exceptional service, and the staff was incredibly helpful with anything we asked for. They were responsive to emails, making the entire process stress-free. Kilkea Castle truly made our wedding day relaxed and memorable.

Elaine, Michaela and the rest of the team at Kilkea Castle really provided us with the most magical wedding day, they made everything so easy for us from initial viewing until the big day and made sure everything ran so smoothly on the day and took all last minute stresses away. The venue, the reception drinks, the food everything was absolutely amazing and our guests had the best time from start to finish.
The team were able to accommodate for last minute changes and requests and were so professional throughout. We would not have been able to have the day we had without them.
The grounds itself is spectacular but the team really go the extra mile to make sure your vision comes to light. Honestly, we were so happy with choosing Kilkea as our wedding venue and would highly recommend this to any newly engaged couples.
Thanks so so much again, can't wait to go back and visit!!

We had an Incredible wedding day and stay at Kilkea thanks to Elaine and the amazing staff. Our guests are still talking about it! We can't thank them enough!

The weddings team at Kilkea castle are second to none, they were professional and very responsive. I could tell they knew what they were doing and trusted the team to ensure our guests had a very special stay. Many guests have commented on how superb the staff were, they could not do enough for us!
Every dish that came out of the kitchen was delicious and piping hot, they have great options to suit all needs. There are so many beautiful spots for photos too, your photographer will love you!

An extra special shout out to Michaela on the weddings team, her calm positivity is exactly what you want beside you on your big day, she really made working with Kilkea a pleasure.
We cannot wait to revisit Kilkea in the future, it has the most special place in our hearts!

My husband and I got married at Kilkea Castle last summer and it was absolutely incredible, and exceeded all expectations! Every aspect was amazing from the food to the service and of course the castle itself is breathtaking. Our wedding coordinator Elaine went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and every detail was taken care of! It was truly a fairytale!

My partner and I recently had the absolute pleasure of hosting our wedding reception at Kilkea Castle, and we couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds until the last guest bid their farewell, this historic castle and staff left us and our guests in awe.

First and foremost, the food was simply exceptional. The culinary team at Kilkea Castle are fantastic across all the outlets. The diverse menu options catered to everyone's preferences, and the attention to detail in presentation was commendable. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the quality of the meal and food options available onsite.

The staff at Kilkea Castle went above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt like royalty. From the warm and friendly welcome at the entrance to the attentive servers during the reception, we were all treated with the utmost care and respect. Not once did we have to worry about a thing, as the staff seamlessly orchestrated the event, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the day. David and Ismal looked after us both on our wedding day, they were simply amazing and things could not have went smoother.

We must extend our heartfelt gratitude to Elaine, the wedding manager at Kilkea Castle. Her expertise, dedication, and meticulous planning were evident throughout the entire process. Elaine made us feel like we were her top priority, taking the time to understand our vision and turning it into a breathtaking reality. Her calming presence and quick problem-solving skills ensured that everything ran smoothly, making our special day truly memorable.

The accoamdation is perfect for large groups or wedding guests, the lodges are ideal for any large families.

Kilkea Castle is more than just a wedding venue; it's a magical place where dreams come true. The food, service, and staff all exceeded our expectations, and Elaine, the wedding manager, deserves special recognition for her outstanding work. We wholeheartedly recommend Kilkea Castle to any couple seeking an unforgettable wedding experience surrounded by history, elegance, and warm Irish hospitality.

Would highly recommend Kilkea Castle as the perfect wedding venue. We had the best weekend! The wedding team were so helpful & accommodating, kept us calm in the run up! They are pro's. The hospitality service was also 5 star. All the guests were so well looked after. Food was delicious, generous with the booze! We loved our day 2 in the clubhouse too. Great BBQ and let us arrange our own music etc. Would love to do it all over again! Big thanks Michaela, Elaine & team x

Elaine and the whole team at Kilkea were so professional and made our special day the best it could be. From the moment we viewed the venue all the way through, Elaine was there answering all my questions. The team went above and beyond to ensure our whole wedding experience was perfect. The venue was immaculate, the food was 5* the rooms were perfect and the staff were all so personable and welcoming. We can't wait to come back and visit as it was the most magical experience we could have ever imagined. Thanks again Elaine and your fabulous team. Tim & Sophie

We had an amazing few days celebrating our New Years Eve wedding. The venue looked spectacular, the food was amazing and the staff were wonderful. We had an amazing time from start to finish.

Elaine & Michaela and all the wedding team and staff at Kilkea Castle have the utmost professionalism and warmth. From the moment we booked and decided on Kilkea castle, right through the process they made our wedding journey a joy. The castle, facilities, rooms and whole build up was made so much easier knowing the teams quality and standards. We were married on 29th December 2022 in Kilkea Castle. It was an amazing day and we and our guests are still reeling from it. In summary, fantastic staff, lovely venue, amazing food and drinks. Hard to beat in our opinion. Elaine, Michaela and all the staff were excellent.

From arrival we fell in love with Kilkea, it only got better and better as we worked with Michaela to plan our day. We were listened to, nothing was ever a hassle and every idea was possible! Every person we dealt with was so personable and welcoming, which made the venue even more idyllic. Our dream day was even better than imagined, we've had non stop compliments about the wedding and venue since. We can't rate Kilkea high enough, it was perfect and we can't wait to go back to stay!

I cannot emphasize how great Kilkea castle was for our perfect winter wedding. All of the staff were fantastic but in particular our two wedding coordinators Elaine and Michaela went above and beyond and their professionalism was second to none. Everything on the day went so smoothly and they took care of so many little details in the background, making the whole process as stress free as possible. I genuinely cannot thank them enough and I would recommend the beautiful Kilkea castle to any bride and groom to be.

We recently got married at Kilkea Castle, and we loved every second of the weekend! Elaine, Michaela and all of the staff at Kilkea were phenomenal to deal with, they made us feel so special on the day and all of our guests were blown away by the service and the venue itself.
They were responsive and supportive especially in the last few weeks before the wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly and on time without letting things feel rushed.
We had a few special requests and they managed them and advised on different options to make sure we got the most out of the day.
Our favourite moment that they created for us was some time alone to enjoy the canapés before the dinner, this was a really special time where it started to sink in that we were newlyweds!
I would recommend Kilkea without hesitation to any newly engaged couple looking for an exquisite venue with top class service!

We had the best experience with all the Team at Kilkea Castle. Having previously worked in events, it would take a lot for me to hand over the reigns on my wedding but Elaine & Michaela were the dream wedding team! An absolute pleasure to deal with for almost 2 years, nothing was an issue, they were as cool as a breeze and are simply professionals at what they do. All of the staff in Kilkea were so lovely throughout our visits in advance of the wedding and our 4 days on site for the wedding week. We felt like we were at home and they made us and our guests feel like we were the only wedding there ever. I can't recommend them enough as a wedding venue, top class service! We can't wait to go back to visit!

Kilkea Castle was all I could of dreamt of as a wedding location for us. All the staff and especially Michaela and Elaine were more than accommodating to all our needs and wants for our wedding. Nothing was ever a problem and everything was perfection for the day. We wish we could do it all again there. The venue was amazing we were so happy we choose Kilkea Castle as our wedding location.

Amazing location and people to host a wedding. We planned everything from a distance and didn't see the venue until the day before the wedding and man we weren't disappointed. Everything was planned to perfection. The first was first rate venue amazing. Service was great everyone was so attentive. Elaine handled everything for us answered all our questions and more. Set up and arranged everything. Can't say enough about Kilkea castle

Kilkea castle was a superb venue. They couldn't do enough for us to ensure our day went perfectly. Special mention to Elaine who looked after us from the first day we went to view Kilkea. She was so helpful and made the experience so enjoyable. Can't wait to go back to stay here again. It's such a beautiful hotel and we couldn't be happier with how our wedding weekend went.

My husband and I chose Kilkea Castle as our destination wedding venue as we are from New York. It was truly such a beautiful day that we will cherish forever. We had the pleasure of having Elaine and Michaela as our wedding coordinators. They were extraordinary in the planning process and truly remarkable on the day of the wedding. It was stressful planning A destination wedding for 135 guests but they were so attentitive to our needs and really made our day so very special. Our guest are still raving about our wedding - the breathtaking venue, the delicious food and drinks, the hardworking staff. We cannot wait to go back to visit and relive the memories. Thank you to all the hardworking staff who helped make the day run so smoothly! Truly A dream come true wedding!!

We had a fantastic wedding day at Kilkea Castle. Our wedding coordinators Elaine and Michaela helped us so much leading up to the day (like many we were postponed 2x's due to Covid ). We had my family traveling from the US and my partners family and friends coming from Ireland and they were all blown away by the castle and the attentiveness of the staff during our 3 day wedding activities. I would recommend Kilkea and our coordinators in a heartbeat. It was a magical wedding and we are so pleased with everything. Lots of love, Tiffany, Conor and our son Jack

What a perfectly spectacular fairy tale wedding!!!! Every moment was special! The staff was accommodating and attentive. The views breath taking? the entire event was simple perfection

This wedding venue is fabulous! We stayed for 2 nights and everything was perfect. The food was delicious and the choices were abundant. So yummy. Our rooms were lovely, spacious and very comfortable. The grounds were manicured and beautiful. Lots to do too. Golf and falconry were our favorites. If you are looking for a dreamy fairytale wedding, Kilkea Castle is the place to book. You will not be disappointed! A++

The service at Kilkea blew past any expectations we had, and they were high. The staff was friendly, efficient, and extremely accommodating. On the day of our wedding, there was a 90% chance of rain. Knowing how important it was to us to have our wedding outside the staff prepared for both indoor and outdoor options for the ceremony going above and beyond our expectations. Elaine was extremely warm, welcoming, and responsive from day one! Now that it is the holiday season a majority of the holiday cards we received have photos of our guests at the castle: ). If there ever was a need for a reference my husband and I would drop everything to share our experience.

Absolutely stunning location, brilliant staff and so professional from start to finish. If you want a wedding without any worries, Kilkea Castle is the location of your dreams.

I was Part of the wedding party for a super wedding last Friday the 10th of June . Elaine and Michaela the wedding planners , were a great help to my daughter and I found the whole day and night superbly managed by the entire Team at the hotel and wedding venue . Particular mention must go to David who was the banqueting Manager I think and was so obliging with everything that was asked of him . A great day and thank you .

I cannot say enough amazing things about this team and venue. Elaine and Micaela were absolutely wonderful and made me feel so at ease throughout the day and leading up to the wedding I just knew I could count on them to make the process so seamless. I loved every second and would recommend any and everyone to get married here or at least attend a wedding here. We cannot wait to already go back and we are so thankful for the amazing help we had even for little things after the wedding. I wish I could go back in time and relive it all over again! Thank you so much to everyone at the Kilkea, from the bottom of our hearts. We loved our special day!

Kilkea castle was a dream come true for us! The grounds were immaculate. The staff was so helpful and kind. The food was delicious. It was the best day of our lives!!! Can't wait to go back on our anniversary.

Our wedding at Kilkea was just perfect! They could not do enough for you on the day and the service you receive from the team is nothing short of first class. You really are royalty for the day, Elaine is on call for anything you need from organising sandwiches after the Day 2 pub trip or getting a golf cart to bring the mother in law to her room for a quick change! The food was superb and our guests keep saying it's the best wedding they have ever been to! A big thanks to everyone at Kilkea!

Elaine and the staff at Kilkea Castle were absolutely amazing. They accommodated our wedding beautifully especially given the tough restrictions and uncertainty at the time.

It was such a special and magical day full of the most wonderful and helpful staff.

We cannot recommend Kilkea Castle enough, we had our dream Indian - Irish wedding at Kilkea and every expectation we had was surpassed and then some!! Planning a fusion wedding from overseas (including 2 covid postponements) sounds pretty daunting but Elaine and the staff at Kilkea made it a breeze for us. Elaine was so incredibly helpful every step of the way and very accommodating to our requests.
The venue itself is absolutely stunning. From the long tree lined driveway, beautifully manicured gardens and regal accommodation, no detail is missed. Ourselves and our guests really did feel like royalty for the weekend!
The food was fantastic, Elaine had worked with us to create a fusion Indian/Irish menu and the guests were not disappointed! Our wedding day ran like clockwork thanks to Elaine and all the staff involved, the service from them all was simply outstanding during our stay. If you're looking for a spectacular Castle wedding venue, you really don't need to look any further!

Kilkea Castle made our fair-tale wedding a reality! From the breathtaking scenery to the truly amazing staff, our expectations were exceeded from start to finish. As an American couple planning our wedding from abroad, the process was seamless and we always felt we were in good hands. Our guests left with an experience of a lifetime and the value we received from this venue was insurmountable. Thank you to the Kilkea Castle staff for create memories that we will never forget!

The team are really helpful the food was fantastic, the location is easily accessed and the venue/setting is amazing.

Kilkea Castle was a superb venue we were so delighted with the service we received on the day of our wedding and the days coming up to the wedding and the day after. Staff were so professional and helpful, stunning location, food was excellent. Special thanks to Elaine and Michaela who were exceptional from the first day we viewed kilkea, ye were both so helpful and truly made our day so special and enjoyable. We couldn't be happier how our wedding weekend went. Can't wait to go back to this beautiful hotel again.

We had a fantastic wedding at Kilkea Castle, it couldn't have been any better. The day went exactly as we had hoped with all of the guests enjoying themselves. The venue was perfect; the staff made our guests feel really welcome and relaxed and the castle was a real luxury with the open log fire while the guests enjoyed their canapés and drinks. The meal did not disappoint either, the food was fantastic and served by very attentive and friendly staff. After the meal we had drinks in the bar and it was really pleasant evening catching up with friendly. The bar staff were excellent and really looked after our guests and enjoyed a bit banter with them too.
Our wedding planner, Elaine, with some help from Michaela ensured that everything was organised really well and matched with our hopes for the day. Our wedding was impacted a couple of times by covid restrictions and guests who had to cancel but Elaine and her team were very helpful and reassuring throughout and made sure everything ran smoothly despite the changes. Even on the day of the wedding when our photographer had to cancel due to covid, Elaine managed to find us one at short notice, she couldn't have been more helpful. The photographer turned out to be really great too.
We are delighted with how our day went and we would highly recommend Kilkea to anyone looking for a wedding venue.
We are looking to visiting Kilkea Castle again!

Absolutely incredible from start to finish. I could not imagine a more perfect setting or team for our big day! Elaine was the most helpful and knowledgeable planner. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and stress free!

Elaine, Ian and the team at Kilkea co-ordinated the most amazing wedding for us. From start to finish all members of staff were on hand to ensure everything went perfectly. We can't thank you enough we had the best time and our guests did too - they raved about the food, the service and the rooms all things we already knew would be brilliant! Thanks again guys it was better than we could have hoped for x

Incredibly helpful. Elaine and her team went above and beyond and made our day so special! Can't thank them enough! Our guests came from all over (Ireland, UK, USA, Canada) and they still talk about the venue!

We had the most amazing wedding experience at Kilkea Castle. One we will never forget! Food was to die for! Staff were so professional and provided a bespoke experience for all our guests. Our guests are still all talking about it! Accommodation has many options to suit all budgets and the grounds provide for the perfect wedding photos without having to leave the site. Our ceremony was also on site and Staff were on hand every step of the day to check in with us. Couldn't recommend Kilkea Castle enough!

We had the best day, thanks to Elaine and the team for making it all possible. The food was 10/10!

My now husband and I had our wedding at Kilkea on the 16th August this year and are still getting compliments on how amazing the day, food and venue was!!! We couldn't be more thrilled with how the day went, the fabulous staff who were on hand for every little request And the exquisite food!! It was like a dream and couldn't thank the team and Elaine (wedding coordinator) for helping us create the most perfect day!!

Kilkea Castle where amazing! I would highly recommend!!

The team at Kilkea Castle were impeccable in their execution of the dream that was our wedding day. We are so grateful to the team at Kilkea Castle for ensuring such a seamless weekend, full of love. Nothing was too big for them and every member of their brilliant staff were on hand continuously throughout be weekend for us and our guests. The food was absolutely unreal and will be something our guests will remember greatly about our weekend. From day dot, Kilkea Castle treated us as VIPs and this added hugely to the build of of the big weekend. From consultations to food tasting to the big weekend, the brilliant team at Kilkea Castle made our dreams become a reality. The biggest thank you hoes out to Elaine, the fairy godmother. Elaine, you took my vision and created a fairytale. I am still pinching myself looking through the photos of our weekend - I cannot believe those pictures were of our special day! Excellently executed, all staff were wonderfully helpful and always present for both of us and our guests. Thank you so so much, from the bottom of our hearts.

We had our wedding reception in Kilkea Castle in December 2018. To summarise ? we cannot recommend this venue highly enough!
The staff were absolutely incredible throughout every stage of the process but were particularly impressive the day of the wedding. They so accommodating and nothing was ever a problem. On the day of the wedding, everything ran like clockwork because of their hard work. A particular mention to Elaine, Charlene and the gentleman in charge at the bar (whose name I can't recall at this moment-apologies)!

The castle itself and Baronial hall (where our meal/reception was held) are absolutely beautiful. The grounds are also stunning. An important factor for us in choosing a venue was that the guests would have somewhere to stay on site at a reasonable price and Kilkea really ticked this box having a range of high quality accommodation at different price levels.

The staff, the service we received and the magnificence of the castle/Baronial hall all contributed to making our wedding day the best day of our lives and we cannot recommend Kilkea Castle highly enough for any couple trying to choose a wedding venue.

We recently got married at Kilkea (6th October 2018) and had an absolutely amazing time!
We had roughly 200 guests (half coming in from abroad, but nearly all stayed over!) which were comfortably accommodated across the castle, lodges and carriage rooms. We took exclusivity of the castle for the entire weekend and cannot speak highly enough of this place. The venue and setting itself are stunning. A castle and a wedding reception room with a 12th Century feature wall with stained glass windows, just magical!!!

Our food tasting experience was exceptional - having our own sommelier was a nice touch and we had opportunity to discuss with the Emma the Chef once finished (who is then the chef on your day - another nice touch). We had quite a few different dietary requirements e.g. I was gluten free, all of which were catered for impeccably. It was fabulous being at my own wedding and eating every single dish that I wanted to from the canapés to the gluten free crisp sandwiches at the end of the night! The food on the day was exceptional, with many saying the crab starter was the best food they'd ever eaten.

The ability to book entire lodges ensured that the wedding wasn't too costly for some of our overseas guests with the carriage rooms being available for those wanting something special.

We also had afternoon tea and a formal evening meal the following day. A small hiccup with breakfast on the morning after the 2nd night was rectified well and all of our guests left happy.
Both days were amazing and really quite impressive in such spectacular grounds. In particular, staff on the day of the Wedding were Fantastic.


Elaine was our contact at Kilkea and was superb. Her organisation and control on the day meant we didn't need to think about things and worry that everything was happening - we were able to relax knowing Elaine had it in hand. For the evening Elaine passed us over to Charlene who had ownership of our experience in the Baronial Hall. I personally very much liked this as it meant Charlene was invested in our day, and Charlene and her team were outstanding. Our meal and speeches over-ran quite significantly (because of us delaying and delivering long speeches) but the staff were able to cater for this without issue.

In the Castle we had a great time. Two members of staff of note: Andrew and Nazeem.
Andrew was there throughout our time in the Castle and was absolutely on point. Available whenever we needed and for whatever reason, but most importantly he was great fun, professional and pleasant to all of our guests. A good number of our guests mentioned him by name to us after the event which shows the impact he had.
Nazeem was involved in our food tasting and throughout our entire weekend. Quiet and unassuming, but genuinely lovely and happy. We both got time chatting to him and were pleased he went through the whole process with us - remembering us from our tasting and coming over to speak with us and waving to us as we came in on the day. Lovely chap.

In summary, amazing venue, exceptional organisation, would go back there in a heartbeat. Highly recommended. We cannot wait to go back on our 1 year anniversary!

Thank you to all the staff who made the day so special for us!

Kilkea Castle is the dream. When they say you can have a fairytale wedding, it is true. I had my wedding the 22nd of July and I really felt like I was in a fairytale and I was the Queen. My guests did not want to leave the castle and back in Italy they are still talking about it.
There won't be enough words to describe what they did for us, from our arrival on Saturday, until our departure on Monday. The castle grounds, lodges, castle rooms...everything was amazing, but the best part was the stuff: professional, friendly, kind, always with a smile. Guys, you really made my day perfect!! I was so relaxed the morning of my wedding because I could really see that I was in good hands!! Food was simply delicious and I am planning to come back for that as well! 5 stars are not enough as you really gave us a dream and this is priceless. Thanks again!!