Castlebellingham
Bellingham Estate
A 70 acre estate in Castlebellingham village with restored cottages, parkland and a walled garden.
Ireland
Ghan House wedding venue, Carlingford, Co. Louth
A Georgian house inside castellated walled gardens at Carlingford, facing the lough and the Mournes.
- Up to 54 guests
- Venue hire from €2500
- 1h 20m from Dublin
- 1h 15m from George Best Belfast City Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Ghan House sits just off the medieval streets of Carlingford, behind its own walls, with the lough in front and the Mourne mountains across the water. It is known for food, with the kitchen and the house both long established in the Irish Blue Book.
Twenty two beds and exclusive use mean the wedding can take the house for the night. The village outside is full of pubs, which sorts the after party without any planning.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Does exclusive use include the restaurant on the night?
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 Ghan House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- George Best Belfast City Airport 1h 15m 88 km
- Dublin Airport 1h 15m 104 km
- Belfast International Airport 1h 15m 93 km
- Ferry ports
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- Belfast ferry terminal 1h 10m 88 km
- Dublin Port ferry terminal 1h 25m 112 km
- Railway stations
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- Newry 25m 23 km
- Dundalk 30m 27 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 18 places to stay within 10 km of Ghan House, and 47 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Carlingford Adventure Centre Hostel 0.2 km
- The Oystercatcher Lodge Hotel 0.2 km
- Four Seasons Hotel Hotel 0.2 km
- McKevitt's Hotel Hotel 0.2 km
- Murphy's B&B Harbour-Side Guest house or B&B 0.2 km
- Abbey Lodge Bed and Breakfast Guest house or B&B 0.3 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 Ghan 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 | 08:36 | 15:26 | 16:30 | 7h 55m |
| February | 07:46 | 16:39 | 17:31 | 9h 44m |
| March | 06:42 | 17:39 | 18:26 | 11h 44m |
| April | 06:25 | 19:36 | 20:24 | 13h 58m |
| May | 05:22 | 20:25 | 21:18 | 15h 56m |
| June | 04:51 | 20:58 | 21:58 | 17h 07m |
| July | 05:10 | 20:53 | 21:50 | 16h 40m |
| August | 06:01 | 20:08 | 20:58 | 14h 57m |
| September | 06:55 | 18:57 | 19:44 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:50 | 17:41 | 18:30 | 10h 40m |
| November | 07:51 | 15:29 | 16:27 | 8h 36m |
| December | 08:37 | 14:52 | 16:02 | 7h 25m |
In the national record
The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage lists the house at Ghan House, dated 1725 to 1730 and rated as of regional importance. Record number 13825002. 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 Ghan House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghan House | This venue | Up to 54 | Yes | Yes | Hire from €2,500 |
| Bellingham Estate | 21 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Montalto Estate | 43 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rossnaree House & Gardens | 44 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 54, from the venue's own wording: civil ceremonies and wedding receptions up to 54. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Venue hire from €2,500. 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 Ghan House
- How many guests can Ghan House hold?
- Up to 54 guests. Civil ceremonies and wedding receptions up to 54. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Ghan House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 22 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of Ghan House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Ghan House cost?
- Venue hire from €2,500. Exclusive use, Sunday to Thursday, 2026. Food and drink are extra. Prices change, so confirm what's included.
- Where is Ghan House?
- Ghan House is in Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 1h 20m from Dublin, about 4h 5m from Cork, about 3h 25m from Galway.