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Drumhalla House wedding venue, Rathmullan, Co. Donegal
A coastal estate at Rathmullan in Donegal, exclusive for one or two nights, with 17 bedrooms and a marquee option.
- Up to 290 guests
- Price on request
- 3h 35m from Dublin
- 1h 5m from Donegal Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Drumhalla sits at the edge of Rathmullan with the beach a short walk away, which gives the day an easy shape: ceremony on site, photographs on the strand, marquee in the walled garden. Seventeen bedrooms mean a good chunk of the party stays put.
Donegal is a drive for most guests, so the one or two night structure makes sense. Lough Swilly and Fanad are on the doorstep for anyone extending the trip.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Is the marquee included or hired separately?
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 Drumhalla House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Donegal Airport 1h 5m 69 km
- City of Derry Airport 1h 5m 68 km
- Belfast International Airport 2h 10m 150 km
- Ferry ports
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- Belfast ferry terminal 2h 15m 165 km
- Larne ferry terminal 2h 20m 175 km
- Railway stations
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- Sligo 1h 55m 132 km
- Portadown 2h 5m 148 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 9 places to stay within 10 km of Rathmullan, and 53 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Rathmullan House Hotel 1 km
- Glack House Guest house or B&B 3.4 km
- Grangeview House Guest house or B&B 3.8 km
- Inishowen Gateway Hotel Hotel 6.4 km
- White Strand Beach House Guest house or B&B 6.4 km
- Lake of Shadows Hotel Hotel 6.8 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 Drumhalla 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 | 08:47 | 15:23 | 16:30 | 7h 44m |
| February | 07:55 | 16:39 | 17:33 | 9h 39m |
| March | 06:47 | 17:43 | 18:31 | 11h 44m |
| April | 06:28 | 19:42 | 20:31 | 14h 03m |
| May | 05:23 | 20:34 | 21:29 | 16h 06m |
| June | 04:49 | 21:09 | 22:10 | 17h 21m |
| July | 05:09 | 21:03 | 22:02 | 16h 53m |
| August | 06:02 | 20:15 | 21:07 | 15h 04m |
| September | 07:00 | 19:02 | 19:50 | 12h 50m |
| October | 07:57 | 17:43 | 18:33 | 10h 36m |
| November | 08:01 | 15:27 | 16:28 | 8h 27m |
| December | 08:49 | 14:47 | 16:01 | 7h 12m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Drumhalla House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumhalla House | This venue | Up to 290 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Dunmore House & Gardens | 17 km | Up to 200 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rockhill House Estate | 23 km | Up to 200 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Drenagh Estate | 38 km | Up to 270 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 290, from the venue's own wording: marquee accommodates up to 290. 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 Drumhalla House
- How many guests can Drumhalla House hold?
- Up to 290 guests. Marquee accommodates up to 290. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Drumhalla House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 17 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of Drumhalla House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Drumhalla House cost?
- Drumhalla House doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Drumhalla House?
- Drumhalla House is in Rathmullan, Co. Donegal, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 3h 35m from Dublin, about 6h from Cork, about 3h 55m from Galway.
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