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Loughcrew Estate wedding venue, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
A 17th century landscape garden below the Loughcrew cairns in Meath, with lime and yew avenues.
- Up to 130 guests
- Price on request
- 1h 15m from Dublin
- 1h 5m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Loughcrew is a garden estate where the planting does the decorating: avenues of lime and yew, a water garden, terraces and long lawns, with the Neolithic cairns on the hill above. Ceremonies happen on site and the estate is taken exclusively.
It is an hour from Dublin near Oldcastle, at the quiet end of Meath. There is accommodation on the estate and a range of indoor and outdoor spaces, so the day can move as the weather does.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Which buildings and gardens are included in exclusive use?
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 Loughcrew Estate, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 1h 5m 85 km
- Ireland West Airport Knock 2h 5m 137 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 2h 15m 167 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 1h 20m 97 km
- Belfast ferry terminal 2h 10m 167 km
- Railway stations
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- Edgeworthstown 40m 42 km
- Mullingar 40m 36 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 14 places to stay within 10 km of Oldcastle, and 27 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- The Naper Arms Hotel 0.1 km
- The Fincourt Hotel 0.1 km
- Oldcastle House Hotel Hotel 0.1 km
- Loughcrew Megalithic Hostel Hostel 3.8 km
- Loughcrew House Hotel 4.5 km
- Orchard Cottage Hostel 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 Loughcrew 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 | 08:38 | 15:32 | 16:35 | 7h 57m |
| February | 07:50 | 16:44 | 17:35 | 9h 46m |
| March | 06:45 | 17:43 | 18:30 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:30 | 19:40 | 20:27 | 13h 57m |
| May | 05:28 | 20:28 | 21:21 | 15h 53m |
| June | 04:57 | 21:01 | 22:00 | 17h 03m |
| July | 05:15 | 20:56 | 21:53 | 16h 37m |
| August | 06:05 | 20:11 | 21:01 | 14h 55m |
| September | 07:00 | 19:01 | 19:47 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:53 | 17:45 | 18:34 | 10h 41m |
| November | 07:54 | 15:35 | 16:32 | 8h 39m |
| December | 08:39 | 14:59 | 16:07 | 7h 28m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Loughcrew Estate within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loughcrew Estate | This venue | Up to 130 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| The Pikers Lodge | 27 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rockfield House | 19 km | Up to 400 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rock Farm Slane | 40 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 130, from the venue's own wording: St Oliver's Church up to 130; house sleeps 30. 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 Loughcrew Estate
- How many guests can Loughcrew Estate hold?
- Up to 130 guests. St Oliver's Church up to 130; house sleeps 30. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Loughcrew Estate have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Loughcrew Estate?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Loughcrew Estate cost?
- Loughcrew Estate doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Loughcrew Estate?
- Loughcrew Estate is in Oldcastle, Co. Meath, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 1h 15m from Dublin, about 3h 30m from Cork, about 2h 15m from Galway.
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