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The most Christmassy wedding venues around IrelandThe most Christmassy wedding venues around Ireland
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The most Christmassy wedding venues around Ireland


by Megan Burns
09th Dec 2025

If you’re planning a festive celebration, these venues will set the perfect tone.

Carton House, Co Kildare

The spectacular setting of Carton House makes it the perfect backdrop for a festive celebration. Its historic rooms are filled with the scent of mulled wine and the glow of twinkling lights around Christmas time, creating an elegant atmosphere for your celebrations. 

Kilshane House, Co Tipperary

With its range of gorgeous spaces, including the beautiful Orangerie, not to mention the 320 acres of private parkland to explore, Kilshane House is a magical location, especially when full of festive decorations. 

The K Club, Co Kildare

The rooms at The K Club are the perfect setting for a festive celebration, and whether you’re picturing free-flowing champagne or spectacular fireworks, their team can make it happen. With a range of rooms to suit the size of your celebration, you can curate your ideal day.

Ballynahinch Castle, Co Galway

A wedding at Ballynahinch Castle is like the ultimate house party, a celebration with friends in an exclusive yet unpretentious castle full of fun, food and festivities. And a winter celebration makes the most of the castle’s grand setting, think Christmas decorations, ivy, candles and roaring log fires.

No 25 Fitzwilliam Place, Co Dublin

An intimate wedding venue in the heart of Dublin’s Georgian city centre, you can stroll from the streets full of lights and decorations into your own private house. Its period rooms are at their best, filled with candlelight and seasonal foliage, making it perfect for a winter celebration.

Mount Juliet Estate, Co Kilkenny

With the option to have a celebration in the Manor House, or in Hunter’s Yard, Mount Juliet has lots of options for a couple planning a Christmas wedding. Plus, its beautiful grounds make the perfect backdrop for your photos.

Fernhill House, Co Cork

At Fernhill House, the highlight of a winter wedding are their gardens that light up at night. Lights glow softly on the pergola and bridge, meaning that even if daylight is fleeting, you’ll still have plenty of opportunities for beautiful photos. 

Bellinter House Hotel & Spa, Co Meath

This historic house, dating back to the 18th century, sits on 12 acres of land, providing the perfect setting for your day. Blending timeless elegance with modern luxury, it’s a venue that shines in the winter months, full of cosy fireside spots and rich interiors.

Sheen Falls Lodge, Co Kerry

With views of the Caha Mountains and Kenmare Bay, Sheen Falls is a truly breathtaking location, and lets you take in all the beauty of the season. Their team will work with you to create a day that’s exactly as you imagined, whether it’s a black tie bash or an intimate celebration with your nearest and dearest. Their team will work with you to make every element of your day tailored to you, and will take care of every detail.

The Merrion, Co Dublin

A five-star hotel in the centre of Dublin set in what was once four Georgian townhouses, The Merrion is the perfect blend of exquisite comfort and relaxed elegance, especially during the festive season with cosy open fires and gorgeous decorations. Their team will work with you to create a day that’s unique to you, and will take care of every detail.

Newpark Hotel, Co Kilkenny

Kilkenny city is always magical at Christmas, full of festive events and twinkling lights, and the Newpark Hotel stays true to this tradition. From the beautifully dressed ballroom to the enchanting wedding garden, there are so many photo-worthy spots for your big day.

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