4-star castle with gothic facade and regal interior in Sligo

Markree Castle

Sligo, Connaught, Ireland

  • Ceremony for up to90guests
  • Sleeps70guests on site
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Markree Castle at a glance

Ceremony
Legal, Symbolic
Ceremony capacity
90
Reception capacity
90
On-site accommodation
70

Features & facilities

  • Gardens
  • Function room
  • Bar
  • Chapel
  • Rose garden

Location

Sitting at the heart of the coastal seaport and county town of Sligo, this wedding castle is ideal for couples who would love to explore the breathtaking Irish nature and the Wild Atlantic Way for their honeymoon. Sligo boasts a scenic wild coast that attracts water sport enthusiasts. It’s also known as an inspiring destination for poets like W. B. Yeats with evidence of medieval and prehistoric occupation scattered all over the county. Its scenery and attractions are literally one for the books. The mountains and historic sites jive perfectly with the town’s vibrant urban culture.

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Surroundings

  • Riverside

Your wedding at Markree Castle

This wedding castle in Sligo is everything that a girl with fairytale wedding dreams could ever wish for. The castle interiors are flawlessly regal, the Gothic facade is magical, and the castle’s exterior oozes with lush greenery and exciting spaces for unique outdoor ceremonies. The photos say it all, but let us break down to you the features that make this Irish castle very impressive.

Accommodation

Rest and relax inside the beautifully decorated rooms of the castle. All 31 rooms were created with the highest standards to provide luxury accommodation to couples and their guests. Despite the existence of the castle for centuries, it has been renovated and improved over and over to provide the grandest accommodation. The rooms feature modern amenities while keeping the authentic 17th-century castle vibe. We’re talking antique furniture, vintage lamps and chandeliers, modern free-standing bathtubs, and extra-comfortable queen beds in one room.

From the wedding ceremony to your honeymoon, this Irish castle guarantees astounding nature views, luxury wedding reception rooms, and luxury accommodations. Ask us if you want to book this venue for your destination wedding in Ireland.

Reception

Where else should you continue the celebration, but inside the Grand Hall with a perfect vibe for drinks reception in front of the fire? It’s a perfect spot for reminiscing and simply having quality time with your intimate group.

It’s a wonderful option for the after-ceremony cocktails as you can conveniently proceed to the adjoining dining rooms for a five-course meal. Additionally, you can spend the rest of the night at the entertainment suite where you can dance and sing at the top of your lungs while enjoying the gin and whiskey bar!

If you prefer something sober after dinner, you can use the castle’s special kitchen where you can have cake, coffee, and/or tea while appreciating the beauty of the venue.

Ceremony

Getting married in this Irish castle is a surreal experience where you get to celebrate in an exclusive venue with the few people who matter the most in your life. The place will transport you to a whole new fairytale land with all its enchanting features but at the same time, you will feel at home, celebrating the day with the people close to your heart. It’s like having a house party, but in an exclusive castle. You can have a grand entrance whichever way you desire, on a boat cruising along the river to the boathouse, on horseback through the castle’s ‘port la couer,’ or by horse and carriage like Cinderella!

Choose from the four options for the ceremony, all of which are magical and of utmost beauty. You can get married outdoors, while taking in the beauty of nature around you at the terrace overlooking the gardens, the manicured lawns, and the historic wishing well. If you want something more adventurous and wild, hold the ceremony amidst the woodlands where you can bring your s

Surroundings

What we love about this Irish venue is that it offers a mix of Sligo’s contemporary, natural, and historic features. There are period furnishings inside, especially in the Grand Hall where you and your guests will feel like partying in the 1700’s. Outside, there’s a 500-acre land dotted with mature trees and picturesque gardens offering views of the River Unshin that flows through the castle estate. It’s a lovely place for outdoor weddings, royal banquets, and a mini vacation enjoying the scenic Irish views everyday.

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