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Dripsey Castle Estate wedding venue, Dripsey, Co. Cork
A medieval castle and Georgian mansion on a private 110 acre forested estate, 25 minutes from Cork city.
- Price on request
- 25m from Cork
- 30m from Cork Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Dripsey gives you two buildings and a lot of land: the old castle for atmosphere and photographs, the Georgian mansion with eight ensuite bedrooms for the living and sleeping. The estate runs to 110 acres of woodland, all private.
Being 25 minutes from Cork city makes it unusually easy to reach for somewhere that feels this cut off. Capacity is around 40 and the estate is yours exclusively.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Which parts of the castle are usable, and which are ruin?
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 Dripsey Castle Estate, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Cork Airport 30m 26 km
- Kerry Airport 1h 25m 86 km
- Shannon Airport 1h 50m 120 km
- Ferry ports
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- Cork ferry terminal, Ringaskiddy 40m 38 km
- Rosslare Europort 3h 216 km
- Railway stations
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- Cork 30m 19 km
- LittleIsland 35m 33 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 15 places to stay within 10 km of Dripsey, and 96 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Lee View Guest house or B&B 3.6 km
- Knockawn Wood Guest house or B&B 4.7 km
- Blarney Golf Resort Hotel 5.1 km
- Coolim B&B Guest house or B&B 6.1 km
- Travellers Joy Guest house or B&B 6.2 km
- Bramble Lodge B and B Guest house or B&B 6.5 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 Dripsey Castle Estate'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 | 08:36 | 15:52 | 16:50 | 8h 15m |
| February | 07:51 | 16:57 | 17:46 | 9h 55m |
| March | 06:51 | 17:52 | 18:37 | 11h 46m |
| April | 06:40 | 19:44 | 20:29 | 13h 50m |
| May | 05:42 | 20:29 | 21:19 | 15h 37m |
| June | 05:14 | 21:00 | 21:55 | 16h 41m |
| July | 05:31 | 20:56 | 21:49 | 16h 17m |
| August | 06:17 | 20:14 | 21:01 | 14h 44m |
| September | 07:07 | 19:08 | 19:52 | 12h 45m |
| October | 07:57 | 17:57 | 18:43 | 10h 46m |
| November | 07:53 | 15:51 | 16:45 | 8h 53m |
| December | 08:35 | 15:21 | 16:23 | 7h 48m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Dripsey Castle Estate within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dripsey Castle Estate | This venue | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Ballyvolane House | 17 km | Up to 140 | Yes | Yes | From €8,000 |
| Springfield Castle | 49 km | Up to 70 | Yes | Yes | Hire from €2,500 |
| Courtmacsherry Hotel | 34 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Dripsey Castle Estate hasn't published a capacity we could confirm, so none is shown. 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 Dripsey Castle Estate
- How many guests can Dripsey Castle Estate hold?
- We couldn't confirm a capacity from the venue's own site, so ask Dripsey Castle Estate for numbers for your date.
- Does Dripsey Castle Estate have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 8 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of Dripsey Castle Estate?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Dripsey Castle Estate cost?
- Dripsey Castle Estate doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Dripsey Castle Estate?
- Dripsey Castle Estate is in Dripsey, Co. Cork, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 3h 20m from Dublin, about 25m from Cork, about 2h 40m from Galway.
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