Limerick
Glin Castle
The historic home of the Knights of Glin on the Shannon estuary, with 15 bedrooms and a walled garden.
Ireland
Fanningstown Castle wedding venue, Adare, Co. Limerick
A 12th century castle with 19th century interiors near Adare, hired exclusively for very small numbers.
- Up to 10 guests
- Price on request
- 1h 15m from Cork
- 40m from Shannon Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Fanningstown is a small castle in the countryside outside Adare, restored with Victorian interiors and taken on a private hire basis. It is built for elopements and very small weddings rather than a full guest list, so confirm the maximum before you plan anything.
Adare is five minutes away and is as pretty a village as Ireland has, with plenty for guests to do and somewhere for them to stay. Ceremonies happen outdoors on the grounds.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- What is the actual maximum number of guests, for the ceremony and for dinner?
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 Fanningstown Castle, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Shannon Airport 40m 45 km
- Kerry Airport 1h 20m 84 km
- Cork Airport 1h 25m 92 km
- Ferry ports
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- Cork ferry terminal, Ringaskiddy 1h 40m 103 km
- Dublin Port ferry terminal 2h 45m 233 km
- Railway stations
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- Limerick 20m 20 km
- Castleconnell 25m 32 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 7 places to stay within 10 km of Fanningstown Castle, and 58 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel Hotel 2.5 km
- Adare Manor Hotel Hotel 3.2 km
- Abbey Villa B&B Guest house or B&B 4.1 km
- Churchview House B&B Guest house or B&B 4.1 km
- Adare House B&B Guest house or B&B 4.2 km
- Elm House B&B Guest house or B&B 4.2 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 Fanningstown Castle'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 | 08:39 | 15:48 | 16:48 | 8h 09m |
| February | 07:53 | 16:55 | 17:45 | 9h 52m |
| March | 06:51 | 17:51 | 18:37 | 11h 46m |
| April | 06:39 | 19:45 | 20:31 | 13h 52m |
| May | 05:39 | 20:31 | 21:22 | 15h 42m |
| June | 05:10 | 21:03 | 21:59 | 16h 48m |
| July | 05:28 | 20:58 | 21:52 | 16h 24m |
| August | 06:16 | 20:15 | 21:03 | 14h 48m |
| September | 07:07 | 19:08 | 19:53 | 12h 46m |
| October | 07:58 | 17:55 | 18:42 | 10h 44m |
| November | 07:55 | 15:48 | 16:43 | 8h 48m |
| December | 08:39 | 15:16 | 16:20 | 7h 42m |
In the national record
The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage lists the country house, castle/fortified house at Fanningstown Castle, dated 1800 to 1820 and rated as of regional importance. Record number 21902126. See the record
Source: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, licensed CC BY 4.0. The venue may describe its own dates differently.
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Fanningstown Castle within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanningstown Castle | This venue | Up to 10 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Glin Castle | 38 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Lough Cutra Castle | 53 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Springfield Castle | 26 km | Up to 70 | Yes | Yes | Hire from €2,500 |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 10, from the venue's own wording: elopements and small family gatherings of up to 10. 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 Fanningstown Castle
- How many guests can Fanningstown Castle hold?
- Up to 10 guests. Elopements and small family gatherings of up to 10. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Fanningstown Castle have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Fanningstown Castle?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Fanningstown Castle cost?
- Fanningstown Castle doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Fanningstown Castle?
- Fanningstown Castle is in Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 2h 35m from Dublin, about 1h 15m from Cork, about 1h 30m from Galway.
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