Ireland
Ballyrafter House wedding venue, Lismore, Co. Waterford
A restored ten bedroom country house and farm on 15 acres at the edge of Lismore, under the Knockmealdowns.
- Up to 120 guests
- Price on request
- 55m from Cork
- 1h from Cork Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Ballyrafter is the kind of place where the wedding spills into the garden and nobody minds. Fifteen acres of grounds, a view to the Knockmealdown mountains, and twenty beds in the house itself so the closest family can stay where the party is.
Lismore is one of the prettiest towns in the country, with the castle and the cathedral a short walk away, which gives photographs somewhere to go and guests something to do on the Sunday. The kitchen cooks in house and the whole property is taken exclusively.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Does exclusive use include the farm and gardens, or the house only?
A little more of the place
The feeling, in photographs.
Planning facts
Getting there, the light, and how we checked.
Try your date and guest list
Getting there
For guests travelling in. Driving times are by road without traffic, from Ballyrafter House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Cork Airport 1h 64 km
- Shannon Airport 2h 123 km
- Kerry Airport 2h 5m 140 km
- Ferry ports
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- Cork ferry terminal, Ringaskiddy 1h 5m 67 km
- Rosslare Europort 1h 55m 140 km
- Railway stations
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- Midleton 40m 37 km
- Cahir 40m 35 km
Railway stations are those on the Irish Rail network, and the nearest by road is not always the best connection. Check the timetable before you plan a guest's day around a train.
Where guests can stay
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places to stay within 10 km of Lismore, and 10 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Pine Tree House B&B Guest house or B&B 0.6 km
- Beechcroft B&B Guest house or B&B 0.6 km
- The Pilgrims Rest Hotel Hotel 7.7 km
- Sheridan's Guest house or B&B 13.1 km
- The Old Convent Hotel 15.5 km
- The Sallows Hostel 16.3 km
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and is thinner in rural areas, so treat these counts as a minimum and check booking sites for your dates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, updated October 2026.
Light through the year
Worked out for Ballyrafter House's location on the 15th of each month, in Irish clock time. Golden hour is the last stretch before sunset when the sun is low and warm, a good window for portraits after the ceremony.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour from | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:33 | 15:47 | 16:46 | 8h 13m |
| February | 07:49 | 16:53 | 17:42 | 9h 54m |
| March | 06:48 | 17:49 | 18:34 | 11h 46m |
| April | 06:36 | 19:41 | 20:27 | 13h 51m |
| May | 05:38 | 20:26 | 21:17 | 15h 39m |
| June | 05:10 | 20:58 | 21:53 | 16h 43m |
| July | 05:27 | 20:54 | 21:47 | 16h 20m |
| August | 06:14 | 20:11 | 20:59 | 14h 45m |
| September | 07:04 | 19:05 | 19:49 | 12h 45m |
| October | 07:54 | 17:53 | 18:40 | 10h 45m |
| November | 07:51 | 15:47 | 16:42 | 8h 51m |
| December | 08:33 | 15:16 | 16:19 | 7h 46m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Ballyrafter House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyrafter House | This venue | Up to 120 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Barnabrow House | 32 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Ballyvolane House | 44 km | Up to 140 | Yes | Yes | From €8,000 |
| Inch House Country House | 61 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 120, from the venue's own wording: 60 to 120 for a reception, 80 for a sit-down meal. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Not published by the venue, so no price is shown. Ask for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Rooms, exclusive use and catering. Not yet re-checked against the venue's own website. Confirm them when you enquire.
- Journey times and light. Calculated from the venue's location on OpenStreetMap roads, with sun times from standard solar equations. They are guides, not promises.
Questions about Ballyrafter House
- How many guests can Ballyrafter House hold?
- Up to 120 guests. 60 to 120 for a reception, 80 for a sit-down meal. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Ballyrafter House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 20 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of Ballyrafter House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Ballyrafter House cost?
- Ballyrafter House doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Ballyrafter House?
- Ballyrafter House is in Lismore, Co. Waterford, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 2h 50m from Dublin, about 55m from Cork, about 2h 50m from Galway.