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Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel wedding venue, Killiney, Co. Dublin
A Victorian Gothic castle hotel on the hill at Killiney, looking over Dublin Bay to the Wicklow mountains.
- Up to 280 guests
- From €119 per guest
- 25m from Dublin
- 35m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Fitzpatrick Castle is a south Dublin institution, high on Killiney hill with the bay laid out below and formal gardens for photographs. With 113 bedrooms and the city 30 minutes away, it solves the logistics of a wedding where half the guests are flying in.
It is a working hotel, not an exclusive use property, so ask what else is booked that day. For a small wedding it usually means a private room rather than the main ballroom.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Which room suits your numbers, and what else is happening in the hotel?
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 Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 35m 41 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 2h 25m 186 km
- Belfast International Airport 2h 30m 191 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 35m 18 km
- Rosslare Europort 1h 45m 145 km
- Railway stations
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- Dalkey 5m 1 km
- Glenageary 5m 2 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 50 places to stay within 10 km of Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, and 374 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Tara Hall Guest house or B&B 1.8 km
- Saint Ann's Bed & Breakfast Guest house or B&B 1.9 km
- Rochestown Lodge Hotel & Spa Hotel 1.9 km
- Seaview House B&B Guest house or B&B 2.3 km
- Darthogue Guest House Guest house or B&B 2.3 km
- Windsor Lodge Guest house or B&B 2.3 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 Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel'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 | 08:31 | 15:32 | 16:34 | 8h 02m |
| February | 07:44 | 16:41 | 17:32 | 9h 48m |
| March | 06:41 | 17:40 | 18:26 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:27 | 19:35 | 20:22 | 13h 55m |
| May | 05:26 | 20:22 | 21:14 | 15h 49m |
| June | 04:56 | 20:55 | 21:52 | 16h 57m |
| July | 05:14 | 20:50 | 21:46 | 16h 32m |
| August | 06:03 | 20:06 | 20:55 | 14h 52m |
| September | 06:56 | 18:57 | 19:43 | 12h 47m |
| October | 07:48 | 17:43 | 18:31 | 10h 42m |
| November | 07:48 | 15:33 | 16:30 | 8h 42m |
| December | 08:32 | 14:59 | 16:06 | 7h 34m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel | This venue | Up to 280 | Yes | No | From €119 per guest |
| Clontarf Castle Hotel | 12 km | Up to 250 | Yes | No | From €99 per guest |
| Luttrellstown Castle Resort | 13 km | Up to 120 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| The Shelbourne | 12 km | Ask | Yes | No | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 280, from the venue's own wording: rooms cater for ceremonies from 25 up to 280. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. From €119 per guest. Published by the venue at its own page. Checked September 2026.
- 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 Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel
- How many guests can Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel hold?
- Up to 280 guests. Rooms cater for ceremonies from 25 up to 280. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 113 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel?
- No, the venue is shared.
- How much does a wedding at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel cost?
- From €119 per guest. Wedding packages start at this price per guest. Prices change, so confirm what's included.
- Where is Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel?
- Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel is in Killiney, Co. Dublin, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 25m from Dublin, about 3h 5m from Cork, about 2h 40m from Galway.
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