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County Arms Birr wedding venue, Birr, Co. Offaly
A Georgian house hotel in Birr with a walled garden pavilion for ceremonies and a ballroom for 350.
- Up to 350 guests
- From €125 per guest
- 1h 20m from Galway
- 1h 30m from Shannon Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
The County Arms is a hotel built around a Georgian house in Birr, with Georgian suites for smaller parties and a one wedding a day policy. Civil ceremonies can be held indoors, or outside in The Pavilion in the 18th century walled garden.
The Moorpark Ballroom has been renovated and has hosted 350 guests. There are 70 bedrooms, with self-catering suites in The Malt Store in town, and the head chef designs wedding menus around local produce.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- What is the minimum number for the ballroom?
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 County Arms Birr, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Shannon Airport 1h 30m 105 km
- Dublin Airport 1h 45m 144 km
- Ireland West Airport Knock 2h 5m 145 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 2h 156 km
- Cork ferry terminal, Ringaskiddy 2h 15m 176 km
- Railway stations
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- Roscrea 15m 19 km
- Cloughjordan 25m 24 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 5 places to stay within 10 km of County Arms Birr, and 19 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Dooly's Hotel Hotel 0.6 km
- Ormond House Guest house or B&B 0.7 km
- Walcot Guest house or B&B 0.9 km
- The Ring Farmhouse Guest house or B&B 2.1 km
- Minnock's Guest house or B&B 3.4 km
- Shannon Lodge Hotel Hotel 12.1 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 County Arms Birr'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 | 08:38 | 15:40 | 16:42 | 8h 04m |
| February | 07:51 | 16:49 | 17:40 | 9h 49m |
| March | 06:48 | 17:47 | 18:33 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:34 | 19:42 | 20:29 | 13h 54m |
| May | 05:34 | 20:29 | 21:21 | 15h 47m |
| June | 05:04 | 21:01 | 21:58 | 16h 55m |
| July | 05:22 | 20:57 | 21:52 | 16h 30m |
| August | 06:11 | 20:13 | 21:01 | 14h 51m |
| September | 07:03 | 19:04 | 19:50 | 12h 47m |
| October | 07:55 | 17:50 | 18:38 | 10h 43m |
| November | 07:54 | 15:42 | 16:38 | 8h 44m |
| December | 08:38 | 15:08 | 16:14 | 7h 36m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like County Arms Birr within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Arms Birr | This venue | Up to 350 | Yes | No | From €125 per guest |
| Kinnitty Castle | 14 km | Ask | Yes | Ask | Ask for prices |
| Abbey Hotel | 62 km | Up to 320 | Yes | No | €85 to €105 per guest |
| Cloughjordan House | 18 km | Up to 200 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 350, from the venue's own wording: in the Moorpark Ballroom. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. From €125 per guest. Published by the venue at its own page. Checked September 2026.
- Rooms, exclusive use and catering. Taken from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- 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 County Arms Birr
- How many guests can County Arms Birr hold?
- Up to 350 guests. In the Moorpark Ballroom. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does County Arms Birr have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of County Arms Birr?
- No, the venue is shared.
- How much does a wedding at County Arms Birr cost?
- From €125 per guest. Wedding packages per guest for 2026, rising to €135 in 2027. Prices change, so confirm what's included.
- Where is County Arms Birr?
- County Arms Birr is in Birr, Co. Offaly, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 1h 50m from Dublin, about 2h 10m from Cork, about 1h 20m from Galway.
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