Lurgan
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Ireland
Newforge House wedding venue, Magheralin, Co. Armagh
A Georgian family house at Magheralin taken exclusively for small weddings of up to 28 guests.
- Up to 28 guests
- Price on request
- 1h 50m from Dublin
- 30m from Belfast International Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Newforge has been handed down through six generations, and each of its six bedrooms carries the name of one of the women who lived here. The house and gardens are available for exclusive use.
It is licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships and suits a small wedding of up to 28 guests. Exclusive hire includes overnight accommodation and breakfast for 12.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Is dinner served in the dining room for all 28?
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 Newforge House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Belfast International Airport 30m 30 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 40m 40 km
- Dublin Airport 1h 40m 142 km
- Ferry ports
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- Belfast ferry terminal 35m 40 km
- Larne ferry terminal 55m 64 km
- Railway stations
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- Lurgan 15m 9 km
- Portadown 20m 18 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 4 places to stay within 10 km of Magheralin, and 19 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Moira Guest House Guest house or B&B 3.4 km
- Clenaghans Guest house or B&B 5.8 km
- The Ashburn Hotel 6.3 km
- The Bannville Hotel Hotel 9 km
- The Old Wash House Apartment 10.4 km
- Lisieux House Guest house or B&B 10.7 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 Newforge 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 | 08:38 | 15:23 | 16:28 | 7h 50m |
| February | 07:48 | 16:37 | 17:30 | 9h 42m |
| March | 06:42 | 17:39 | 18:26 | 11h 44m |
| April | 06:25 | 19:36 | 20:25 | 14h 00m |
| May | 05:21 | 20:26 | 21:20 | 15h 60m |
| June | 04:48 | 21:00 | 22:01 | 17h 12m |
| July | 05:08 | 20:55 | 21:53 | 16h 45m |
| August | 05:59 | 20:09 | 20:59 | 14h 60m |
| September | 06:55 | 18:57 | 19:44 | 12h 49m |
| October | 07:51 | 17:40 | 18:29 | 10h 39m |
| November | 07:53 | 15:26 | 16:26 | 8h 33m |
| December | 08:39 | 14:49 | 16:00 | 7h 20m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Newforge House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newforge House | This venue | Up to 28 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Montalto Estate | 23 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Ghan House | 46 km | Up to 54 | Yes | Yes | Hire from €2,500 |
| Bellingham Estate | 62 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 28, from the venue's own wording: for a small exclusive wedding. 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. 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 Newforge House
- How many guests can Newforge House hold?
- Up to 28 guests. For a small exclusive wedding. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Newforge House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Newforge House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Newforge House cost?
- Newforge House doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Newforge House?
- Newforge House is in Magheralin, Co. Armagh, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 1h 50m from Dublin, about 4h 35m from Cork, about 3h 50m from Galway.
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