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Glin Castle

As a romantic wedding destination, Glin Castle would take some beating: surrounded by formal gardens and parkland, the castle stands proudly on the south bank of the Shannon 32 miles west of Limerick - the FitzGeralds, hereditary Knights of Glin, have lived here for 700 years and it is now the home of the 29th Knight and his wife Madame FitzGerald.

The interior is stunning, with beautiful rooms enhanced by decorative plasterwork and magnificent collections of Irish furniture and paintings. But its most attractive feature of this wedding venues that everything is kept just the same as usual for guests, who are magnificently looked after by the manager, Bob Duff.

There is a charming church at the gates of the castle, and wedding blessings can be held at the castle. The Knight modestly describes his home as ‘a small historic house’ and, while that is a matter of relativity, the rooms are not huge - the maximum number in the dining room is 36, although a larger room seats 56, and up to 100 can be accommodated in a marquee on the lawn.

Menus at Glin change daily, with the seasons, and the wedding menu will be personally selected and priced for the bride and groom; sit down dinners with choices are possible for up to 50 guests, but a buffet or limited choice menu could be arranged for larger numbers.

The entire property - to include use of castle, accommodation, gardens, cook and housekeepers - must be taken for a minimum of 2 days regardless of group size. Guest rooms and suites include the deliciously romantic Blue Four-Poster Bedroom and are decorated in style, with all the modern comforts, plus that indefinable atmosphere created by beautiful old things; staying here for a couple of days will be a treat for the most pampered guest - the gardens are wonderful, there is tennis on site, also an interesting shop, and there is so much do in the area, including a ferry trip across to County Clare if you like - and a visit to O’Shaughnessy’s lovely old pub, just outside the castle walls, is a must.

Type of Venue

Venue Capacity

Capacity Seated: 50
Capacity Standing: 60

Decor Responsibility

Venue Hire

• Venue Hire

Cost: €Euro5900 per day (2008 rates) including accommodation and breakfast for residents only (30 pax)

Exclusive Use

• Do you have to take venue for exclusive use

Cost: €Euro5900 per day (2008 rates) including accommodation and breakfast for residents only (30 pax)
Length of time you have to take it for: 2 days

Booking Deposit

• Booking Deposit

Amount: €20%, non-refundable; A further 20% is required 6 weeks prior to arrival

Midweek Reduction

Wedding Planning Service

• Wedding planning service offered

Local Church Information

• Wedding blessing possible

• Church nearby

2 / 3 Day Programme

• 2/3 day programme arranged for guests if needed

Special Welcome

• Special Welcome

As required

Information on Location

Nearest Town

Listowel County Kerry
Time Away: 30 mins

Nearest Airport

Shannon
Distance (km): 50
Time Away: 1 hr 15 mins

Nearest International Ferry Port

Rosslare
Distance (km): 250
Time Away: 3 hrs

Nearest Station

Limerick Station
Distance (km): 40
Time Away: 45 mins

Dublin

Distance (km): 400
Time Away: 4 hrs

Waterford

Distance (km): 300
Time Away: 3.5 hrs

Cork

Distance (km): 120
Time Away: 1.5 hrs

Killarney

Distance (km): 100
Time Away: 1 hr 15 mins

Limerick

Distance (km): 40
Time Away: 40 mins

Galway

Distance (km): 180
Time Away: 2 hrs (inc. 20 min ferry ride)

Sligo

Distance (km): 500
Time Away: 5-6 hrs

Belfast

Distance (km): 800
Time Away: 8 hrs

Athlone

Distance (km): 300
Time Away: 3.5 hrs

Directions

50km (32 miles) west of Limerick on N69, 4 miles east Tarbert Car Ferry; drive up main street of Glin village, turn right at the top of the square.