The best castle wedding venues nearest to Galway, chosen by our team of the world's leading castle wedding experts. From Zoom calls to virtual tours, you can speak to us for free 7-days-a-week.

Cloughan Castle

Loughrea, Co Galway, Ireland

Weddings for up to 120 guests. Sleeps up to 14 guests in 7 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

This beautifully-restored 13th-century wedding venue, 20 miles from Galway, features exceptional hospitality. Nestled in peaceful Irish countryside, every atmospheric exposed-stone room exudes charm and character. Captivate guests with an outdoor battlements’ ceremony, the history of the banqueting hall and spellbinding evening views from the top of the tower.

Ashford Castle

Cong, County Mayo, Ireland

Weddings for up to 166 guests. Sleeps up to 160 guests in 83 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

This majestic castle estate features luxuriously embellished rooms filled with sumptuously soft and antique furnishings alongside plush turret bedrooms. Vast grounds combine wooded parkland with landscaped gardens and house two churches. Alternatively, an outdoor ceremony features a dramatic castle backdrop. Celebration spaces include the atmospheric wine cellar and the dazzling hall.

The Black Castle

Lisquillibeen, County Tipperary, Ireland

Weddings for up to 2 guests. Sleeps up to 2 guests in 1 room.

Our Experts Say:

Experience a wedding as it would have been hundreds of years ago, in this authentically restored 16th-century tower house, perched on a rocky outcrop in secluded woodlands and named after ivy that once shrouded it. This one-of-a-kind castle offers couples a unique rustic ‘wedding for two’ experience in a peaceful setting with majestic far-reaching views.

Glin Castle

Glin, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Weddings for up to 56 guests. Sleeps up to 30 guests in 15 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

Secluded within landscaped parkland and glorious gardens, Glin Castle sits on the banks of the River Shannon and is close to several airports. Its 700-year history pervades the colourful neoclassical interior, boasting characterful artwork and eclectic furnishing, continuing into elegant bedrooms. The light-filled Drawing Room creates an unforgettable wedding ceremony setting.

Belleek Castle

County Mayo, Ireland

Weddings for up to 60 guests. Sleeps up to 26 guests in 10 rooms.

Our Experts Say:

Four poster beds, floor to ceiling windows, exquisite furnishings and picturesque views make Belleek Castle the ideal retreat. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the ideal place to relax and unwind. Head into the surrounding valleys, hills and bays or look out across the headland from your idyllic escape.

Springfield Castle

Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick, Ireland

Weddings for up to 70 guests.

Our Experts Say:

This richly historic, heart-warming home boasts first-class hospitality for boutique weddings. Delightful grounds embrace ancient woodland, grazing deer, a Victorian walled garden and a chapel, whilst a long lime-tree-lined avenue reveals an enchanting castle courtyard. Stunning bedrooms feature exquisite beds from sleigh to four-poster.

Beth - Celtic Castles Senior Wedding Specialist

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