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Killeavy Castle Estate wedding venue, Killeavy, Co. Armagh
A restored castle estate outside Newry with packages for 44 guests up to weddings of 220.
- Up to 220 guests
- From £85 per guest
- 1h 15m from Dublin
- 1h 5m from George Best Belfast City Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Killeavy Castle Estate is a hotel and spa built around a restored castle outside Newry. Weddings range from the intimate Foxhall package for up to 44 guests to full castle weddings for up to 220.
Castle hire is priced separately from the per guest package, and minimum numbers are 70 midweek or 90 at weekends. There is a last-minute package for weddings booked within eight months.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- What does castle hire include beyond the package?
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 Killeavy Castle Estate, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- George Best Belfast City Airport 1h 5m 77 km
- Belfast International Airport 1h 5m 82 km
- Dublin Airport 1h 10m 96 km
- Ferry ports
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- Belfast ferry terminal 1h 77 km
- Dublin Port ferry terminal 1h 20m 104 km
- Railway stations
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- Newry 15m 12 km
- Dundalk 25m 19 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 6 places to stay within 10 km of Killeavy Castle Estate, and 45 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Yewwood Cottage Guest house or B&B 3 km
- Carrickdale Hotel & Spa Hotel 4.2 km
- Narrow Water Castle Apartment 8.4 km
- Belleek Country House Hotel 8.4 km
- Ashdene House Guest house or B&B 8.6 km
- Mourne Country Hotel Hotel 9.4 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 Killeavy 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 | 08:37 | 15:26 | 16:31 | 7h 54m |
| February | 07:47 | 16:39 | 17:31 | 9h 44m |
| March | 06:43 | 17:40 | 18:27 | 11h 44m |
| April | 06:26 | 19:37 | 20:25 | 13h 59m |
| May | 05:23 | 20:26 | 21:19 | 15h 57m |
| June | 04:51 | 21:00 | 21:59 | 17h 08m |
| July | 05:10 | 20:55 | 21:52 | 16h 41m |
| August | 06:01 | 20:09 | 20:59 | 14h 58m |
| September | 06:56 | 18:58 | 19:45 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:51 | 17:41 | 18:31 | 10h 40m |
| November | 07:52 | 15:29 | 16:28 | 8h 36m |
| December | 08:38 | 14:53 | 16:02 | 7h 24m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Killeavy Castle Estate within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeavy Castle Estate | This venue | Up to 220 | Yes | Yes | From £85 per guest |
| Bellingham Estate | 25 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Ghan House | 17 km | Up to 54 | Yes | Yes | Hire from €2,500 |
| Brownlow Castle | 38 km | Ask | Ask | Ask | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 220, from the venue's own wording: for a castle wedding. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. From £85 per guest. Published by the venue at its own page. Checked September 2026.
- Rooms, exclusive use and catering. Taken from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- 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 Killeavy Castle Estate
- How many guests can Killeavy Castle Estate hold?
- Up to 220 guests. For a castle wedding. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Killeavy Castle Estate have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Killeavy Castle Estate?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Killeavy Castle Estate cost?
- From £85 per guest. Packages per guest, plus castle hire of £1,650, with minimums of 70 midweek or 90 at weekends. Prices change, so confirm what's included.
- Where is Killeavy Castle Estate?
- Killeavy Castle Estate is in Killeavy, Co. Armagh, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 1h 15m from Dublin, about 4h from Cork, about 3h 20m from Galway.
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