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National Maritime Museum of Ireland wedding venue, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
A restored 19th century Mariner's Church in Dún Laoghaire, with stained glass and a huge lantern.
- Venue hire from €1250
- 25m from Dublin
- 30m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
The old Mariner's Church is one of the most dramatic ceremony rooms in the country, with coloured light coming through Victorian glass and a lighthouse optic in the middle of the floor. It is taken exclusively.
Dún Laoghaire is on the DART line with the pier, the harbour and plenty of restaurants a short walk away, so the rest of the day organises itself. Outside caterers are allowed.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- How long do you get the church, and is the museum closed during it?
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 National Maritime Museum of Ireland, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 30m 23 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 2h 25m 184 km
- Belfast International Airport 2h 25m 188 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 30m 16 km
- Rosslare Europort 1h 50m 146 km
- Railway stations
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- Dun Laoghaire 5m 1 km
- Sandycove 5m 1 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 124 places to stay within 10 km of National Maritime Museum of Ireland, and 391 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Haddington House Hotel 0.1 km
- Royal Marine Hotel Hotel 0.1 km
- Avondale Guest house or B&B 0.3 km
- Ophira Guest house or B&B 0.3 km
- Ferry House B&B Guest house or B&B 0.4 km
- Anne's Grove B&B Guest house or B&B 0.4 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 National Maritime Museum of Ireland'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 | 15:32 | 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 | 21:15 | 15h 49m |
| June | 04:56 | 20:55 | 21:53 | 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 | 07:49 | 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 National Maritime Museum of Ireland within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Maritime Museum of Ireland | This venue | Ask | No | Yes | Hire from €1,250 |
| Fallon & Byrne | 10 km | Up to 50 | No | Yes | Ask for prices |
| The Woollen Mills | 11 km | Up to 80 | No | No | Ask for prices |
| Knockrose | 8 km | Up to 25 | No | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. National Maritime Museum of Ireland hasn't published a capacity we could confirm, so none is shown. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Venue hire from €1,250. 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 National Maritime Museum of Ireland
- How many guests can National Maritime Museum of Ireland hold?
- We couldn't confirm a capacity from the venue's own site, so ask National Maritime Museum of Ireland for numbers for your date.
- Does National Maritime Museum of Ireland have accommodation?
- No. Guests stay nearby, so ask the venue for places to book.
- Can you have exclusive use of National Maritime Museum of Ireland?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at National Maritime Museum of Ireland cost?
- Venue hire from €1,250. Cost of hiring the museum for a wedding. Prices change, so confirm what's included.
- Where is National Maritime Museum of Ireland?
- National Maritime Museum of Ireland is in Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 25m from Dublin, about 3h 10m from Cork, about 2h 40m from Galway.
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