Michael and Eileen Fleming's impressive Georgian house is set on five acres of garden and patio areas on a hillside overlooking the river and city. There is a choice of churches nearby, wedding blessings are possible here and there are plenty of photo opportunities around the house and gardens.
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Nestling in the beautiful Wicklow mountains a short drive from Dublin lies Powerscourt, one of Ireland's most famous estates. It's here, deep in the mature grounds that luxury hotel group Ritz-Carlton has opened its first Irish property. Surrounded by dense woodlands, the hotel is one sweeping curve that sits into the hillside beneath the shadows of the iconic Sugarloaf mountain.
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Just a couple of miles west of Kinsale, this luxurious private residence is set in wooded grounds with landscaped gardens, and is available for exclusive hire only. The house was built in 1791 and has recently been renovated by owners Des and Lisa McGahan, who have created a 21st century take on Georgian style.
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Barberstown Castle has been occupied continuously for over 400 years and, despite its many additions - including a new accommodation wing - it has retained a sense of history. There are Church of Ireland and Catholic churches close by in Straffan village, and blessings are possible at Barberstown too.
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Spas and retreats are appearing all over Ireland at the moment, but few could rival the beauty of this magic place. This unique resort on the eastern shores of Lough Derg is modelled on an 19th century Irish village with quietly luxurious accommodation in suites and rooms scattered throughout the cottages in the village - with hotel style service throughout, should you require it.
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Once the residence of the Earls of Courtown, and now an elegant oasis of unashamed luxury, where guests are cosseted and pampered in sumptuous surroundings, the Bowe family's impressive Regency house is set in 36 acres of woodlands and immaculately maintained gardens - and imposing gates, a wooded drive, antiques and glittering chandeliers all promise a very special experience.
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As if the prospect of holding your wedding celebrations at an 18th century Palladian-style country house on the banks of the River Boyne is not exciting enough, you could also be married nearby at the little Church on the Hill of Tara, the cultural and religious centre of Ireland in ancient times.
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One of Ireland's most unspoilt old houses, this is a Georgian mansion on 1,200 acres of farm and woodland, overlooking the original lakeside castle which was built by the Knights Templar in 1200 A.D. The Percevals have lived here since 1665, and the house was redesigned and refurbished in 1864...
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James and Beryl Kearney's lovely 1750s Georgian house just on the edge of Longford town was once owned by Lord Longford, and is set in four acres of beautiful wooded gardens. It is a delightful house and has been sensitively restored with style, combining elements of grandeur with a human scale that makes guests feel very comfortable.
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The McEvilly family's lovely country house hotel is set in beautiful gardens with its own little beach, and is renowned for its peacefulness, a high level of comfort and thoughtful service. The house is very relaxing, with open fires, comfortable chintzy furniture, and a proper bar with a conservatory area overlooking the gardens to the side of the house. There's an old church just half a mile away - and wedding blessings can be arranged at the hotel.
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Lying amongst 1500 acres of unspoilt woodland, pasture and formal gardens in a walled estate beside the River Nore, this Georgian Manor is an 18th century gem - a charming and graceful house, very traditional in style with beautifully restored original features and antique furniture. Wedding blessings are not possible here, but there are numerous churches nearby and it is one of Ireland's most beautiful and unashamedly romantic places for a fairytale wedding.
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Approached via a long tree lined avenue, Bert House was built in 1709 by Thomas Burgh and remained the home of his descendants for 200 years. It stands in a scenic location on the banks of the River Barrow within easy reach of Dublin City
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Ardtara is an elegantly decorated Victorian country house with well-proportioned rooms, antique furnishings and fresh flowers - and, with a choice of churches in the area and wedding blessings possible at Ardtara, it makes a lovely venue. Beautiful, well maintained gardens surround the house and offer plenty of romantic photo opportunities.
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John and Louise Mathers' fine Georgian country house is less than half an hour's drive southwest of Belfast yet, in a wonderful setting of mature trees, gardens and green fields on the edge of the quiet village of Magheralin, it feels like worlds away.
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Situated in lovely countryside near Londonderry, the McCausland family's fine Georgian manor dates back to 1830 and is one of the great houses of Northern Ireland. Designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, who engineered the scenic coast road between Larne and Portrush...
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Despite its classical good looks, the Treacy family's luxurious, well run hotel only celebrated its first decade in March 2002 - but it has been an endless story of improvements ever since and discerning guests have been beating a path to the door for some time now.
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Originally built as a sporting lodge in the early 19th century, Zetland House is on an elevated site, with views over Cashel Bay, and is now a charming and hospitable family-run hotel, with a light and airy atmosphere and an elegance bordering on luxury, in both its spacious antique-furnished public areas and the accommodation.
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Conveniently located just an hour from Dublin or Belfast airports, the Carroll family's 18th century house is attractively situated in its own grounds on the edge of Carlingford village, with romantic views across the lough to the Mountains of Mourne.
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Tattersalls is an elegant country house which is available for exclusive event hire; it is surrounded by a terrace which can be seen from each room through huge windows, and has beautiful gardens There are many lovely stone country churches to choose from in the area, and wedding blessings can be arranged at the house, at an extra charge.
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The jewel in the crown of all the places to stay in Ireland, this house set deep in the Wicklow mountains was famous for the "raffish weekends" thrown there by the present owner's mother, Oonagh Guinness, one of the "Golden Guinness girls", and it has also been used as a setting for many films, most recently King Arthur.
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Georgian country house is set in seven acres of Heritage Gardens. There are Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic churches close by (a vintage Austin 7 is available for hire), and blessings are possible here in the gardens - which are also perfect for photographs.
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Set in the magnificent rolling countryside of South Tipperary, this large Victorian house is at the end of a half mile long driveway and surrounded by 320 acres of private parkland which includes a trout river and landscaped gardens with some stunning features: great trees, an 1860 palm house, a large walled garden - and a ballroom in an orangerie, where 200 guests can be seated for a gala dinner.
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Castle Oliver is a sprawling seventeenth century gothic mansion with 15 acres of beautiful grounds, surrounded by thousands of acres of unspoilt Irish countryside. Set in the Ballyhoura Mountains, the Castle is roughly halfway between Limerick and Cork.
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The pretty village setting of this famous and hospitable 16th century inn - the oldest in continuous use in all Ireland - belies its convenient location close to Belfast. The hotel overlooks the wooded glen of Crawfordsburn Country Park at the back and has an attractive garden which is popular for photographs.
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Situated on the banks of the River Boyne, downstream from the town of Drogheda, Beaulieu was one of the first unfortified houses built in Ireland. It was built in the Dutch style between 1660 and 1666 for Sir Henry Tichbourne, of whom the present family are ninth generation descendants. Beaulieu is quite unique in Ireland and makes an unusual and romantic location for a wedding...
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At Doonbeg Golf Club on Doughmore Bay, The Lodge offers very luxurious accommodation - and, although it is a private club, there is limited visitor access to both golf and accommodation when available.
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Although it has grown a great deal since it was established in 1792, this family-run hotel has somehow retained the comfortable ambience of a country inn. A very luxurious inn nevertheless and, under the personal management of Bryan and Louis Murphy, extremely well-run.
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Lisnavagh House is a Gothic revival mansion on a stunning 1,000 acre private estate just 45 miles south of Dublin on the borders of counties Carlow and Wicklow.
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This fine country estate just west of Cavan town was home to the Farnham family for 400 years, and has recently undergone conversion and (very extensive) additions, to create a luxurious country house hotel with an emphasis on well-being; the grounds will later include a Jeff Howes designed 18-hole golf course, and this flagship for the Radisson group in Ireland is set to become one of the country's most desirable destination hotels.
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Between Gort and Loughrea, just outside the village of Kilchreest, this fully restored 800 year old castle makes a wonderfully atmospheric venue for a wedding. The castle is available for exclusive self-catering hire only, for a minimum of 24 hours (two days at weekends); the rental charge includes accommodation in seven romantic and luxuriously furnished double bedrooms.
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Once described as a "capsule of social history" in honour of their collection of family portraits and memorabilia going back 250 years or more, Johnny and Lucy Madden's wonderful 18th century mansion is approached by a mile-long driveway and set in 500 acres of woodland, lakes and pastures. With lakes, Pleasure Grounds and a Lovers' Walk to set the right tone, Hilton Park is as romantic as anyone could wish for, and it is available as an exclusive venue for weddings.
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Just off Dublin's finest Georgian square, the period elegance of this fine hotel provides a stunning setting for wedding celebrations. The Merrion has been created from four restored Georgian townhouses and, although wedding blessings are not possible here, there are churches for most denominations nearby...
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Couples can choose from the exclusive Balyna Country House catering for up to 70 people or the contemporary Moyvalley Hotel catering for up to 250 people as a wedding location.
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Inish Beg is a private island estate in beautiful West Cork Ireland -- just a few miles from the thriving market town of Skibbereen and the idyllic little port of Baltimore with its sailing, fishing and diving centres. Your hosts, Paul and Georgiana Keane, have undertaken a uniquely sympathetic renovation and rejuvenation of this island paradise.
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During the three centuries that this extraordinary place has been in the Leslie family it has changed remarkably little - and its fascinating history intrigues guests as much as the eccentricity of Castle Leslie as they find it today.
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Lough Cutra Castle and Estate has a long and varied history with both highs and lows, including famine relief to the billeting of soldiers, a period as a convent and life as a private home. It was designed by John Nash who worked on Buckingham Palace, and was visited by guests such as Lady Augusta Gregory and WB Yeats. The countryside surrounding Lough Cutra contains much evidence of a history dating back hundreds of years.
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What a wonderful venue for a wedding: Philippe and Sabine de Mey's beautiful property enjoys a stunning waterside location at the head of Dunmanus Bay, in West Cork. Although additions over the years have enlarged the restaurant considerably - including an elegant conservatory overlooking a courtyard garden...
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Blessed with one of Ireland's most beautiful locations, on the shores of Lough Eske, the Gysling family's hotel is in a setting reminiscent of their native Switzerland - a dramatic backdrop for those who opt to arrive by helicopter or boat. It's a wonderful area to explore and anyone travelling here for the first time would be well advised to stay on a day or two - the hotel can organise a two or three day programme for wedding guests if required.
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The Greene family's gracious mansion is surrounded by its own farmland, magnificent wooded grounds, a trout lake and formal terraced gardens, all carefully managed and well maintained. The Italianate style of the present house - including a pillared hall with a baby grand piano and open fire -dates from the mid 19th century when modifications were made to the original house of 1728.
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This fine owner-managed country hotel just south of Carrickmacross is set in a parkland estate, with its own 18-hole golf course, and overlooks a lake. You approach over a little bridge ("Beware - ducks crossing") and immaculately maintained gardens around the hotel, which always create a good impression on arrival, are followed by spacious, comfortably arranged public areas with plenty of room for guests to mill around.
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In one of the country's most remote and hauntingly beautiful areas, this famous Lutyens-esque house in Connemara has a romantic and fascinating history - and its position, on the edge of the Atlantic with the Twelve Bens mountain range providing the backdrop, is stunning.
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Gearoid and Tara Lynch's restaurant is in an old stone building in a neatly landscaped garden which served as a post office until 1974 and, since then, has made an attractive and popular inn. Gearoid is a talented chef and, with Tara managing front of house with efficiency and charm, they make a good team...
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Set in 80 acres of gardens and woodland just outside Naas town, this hotel has been developed around a Victorian building and has earned a reputation for excellent weddings, which can range from relatively small parties of up to 80 for dinner in the main house, to really large gatherings of up to 500 in the Ballroom.
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Just south of Londonderry, surrounded by 32 acres of peaceful woodland, waterfalls and gardens, this house dates from 1729 and retains many of its original details. There are plenty of churches to choose from in the area but the hotel is licensed to hold weddings, so you can opt to have the ceremony in the hotel (the Library, once the private chapel of the Skipton family who built the house, makes a fine setting for small numbers) or in the grounds - which also provide romantic settings for photographs.
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Set in the heart of the picturesque Boyne Valley on a magnificent 1,500 acre estate, Slane Castle is one of Ireland's oldest and most beautiful castles. There are several fine churches to choose from nearby - including Rathfeigh Church, and Slane village church - and wedding blessings are possible at the castle.
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Tucked away from the rest of the World, the 200-year-old Castle is an entirely unique location on the shores of Lough Meelagh situated between the beautiful villages of Keadue and Ballyfarnon, in Roscommon, Ireland.
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The FitzGibbon family's fine establishment in the historic town of Youghal offers a unique combination of characterful bars, a warmly decorated restaurant (where the reception is held) and stylish individually decorated rooms that make it a lovely wedding venue, and one which the Irish men in the party are certain to find especially congenial.
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The beauty of this romantic venue is that it is still a private estate, and there will never be more than one wedding held here on any day. There is a church on the estate, but it is not available for public use; however, there are churches of all denominations nearby, and civil ceremonies may be held in the Banqueting Hall or Fraser Room - or out of doors in the courtyard, in fine weather.
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