Kilkenny
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The 18th century dower house of Kilkenny Castle, with the castle gardens out the back and the city out the front.
Ireland
Mount Juliet Estate wedding venue, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
A 500 acre Georgian estate in Kilkenny, with the manor house taking weddings up to around 96.
- Up to 200 guests
- Price on request
- 1h 45m from Dublin
- 1h 40m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Mount Juliet is a full resort estate, with a Georgian manor at the centre and 500 acres of parkland, river and golf course around it. The manor house takes the wedding, which keeps a smaller celebration in proportion rather than in a conference room.
Thomastown is 90 minutes from Dublin on the M9. It is not exclusive use, so check what else is happening on the estate that weekend.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Which part of the estate hosts your numbers, and is it private?
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 Mount Juliet Estate, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 1h 40m 137 km
- Cork Airport 2h 10m 157 km
- Shannon Airport 2h 25m 176 km
- Ferry ports
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- Rosslare Europort 1h 15m 80 km
- Dublin Port ferry terminal 2h 149 km
- Railway stations
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- Thomastown 5m 0 km
- Kilkenny 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 7 places to stay within 10 km of Thomastown, and 77 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Tower House B&B Guest house or B&B 0.8 km
- Abbey House B & B Guest house or B&B 1.4 km
- Carrickmourne House Guest house or B&B 3.1 km
- Oldtown House Guest house or B&B 4.2 km
- Carrolls Hotel Hotel 6.2 km
- Kilbawn Country House Guest house or B&B 6.9 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 Mount Juliet 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 | 08:32 | 15:42 | 16:41 | 8h 09m |
| February | 07:46 | 16:49 | 17:38 | 9h 52m |
| March | 06:45 | 17:45 | 18:30 | 11h 46m |
| April | 06:32 | 19:38 | 20:24 | 13h 52m |
| May | 05:33 | 20:24 | 21:15 | 15h 42m |
| June | 05:04 | 20:56 | 21:52 | 16h 48m |
| July | 05:22 | 20:52 | 21:46 | 16h 24m |
| August | 06:09 | 20:09 | 20:57 | 14h 47m |
| September | 07:00 | 19:01 | 19:46 | 12h 46m |
| October | 07:51 | 17:49 | 18:36 | 10h 44m |
| November | 07:49 | 15:42 | 16:37 | 8h 48m |
| December | 08:32 | 15:10 | 16:14 | 7h 42m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Mount Juliet Estate within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Juliet Estate | This venue | Up to 200 | Yes | No | Ask for prices |
| Butler House | 16 km | Up to 120 | Yes | No | Ask for prices |
| Horetown House | 37 km | Up to 200 | Yes | No | Ask for prices |
| Ballykealey House | 35 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | €122 to €195 per guest |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 200, from the venue's own wording: Hunter's Yard up to 200; The Manor up to 96. 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 Mount Juliet Estate
- How many guests can Mount Juliet Estate hold?
- Up to 200 guests. Hunter's Yard up to 200; The Manor up to 96. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Mount Juliet Estate have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Mount Juliet Estate?
- No, the venue is shared.
- How much does a wedding at Mount Juliet Estate cost?
- Mount Juliet Estate doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Mount Juliet Estate?
- Mount Juliet Estate is in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 1h 45m from Dublin, about 2h 5m from Cork, about 2h 55m from Galway.