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Bettystown House
A restored 17th century house on 13 acres in Meath, minutes from the coast and 35 minutes from Dublin.
Ireland
Tankardstown House wedding venue, Rathkenny, Co. Meath
An 18th century Meath estate with a manor, an orangery and a barn, plus cottages and stable rooms.
- Up to 250 guests
- Price on request
- 55m from Dublin
- 45m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Tankardstown gives you three quite different rooms on one estate: the manor for the formal part, the orangery for light and glass, and the barn for the night. That means a small wedding can move through the day rather than sit in one space.
Accommodation is spread across cottage suites, a lodge and stable rooms, so most of the party stays. It is 45 minutes from Dublin near Slane, exclusive use, and dogs are welcome.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Which of the three spaces are included for your numbers?
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 Tankardstown House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 45m 51 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 1h 45m 133 km
- Belfast International Airport 1h 45m 138 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 1h 70 km
- Belfast ferry terminal 1h 40m 133 km
- Railway stations
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- Drogheda 30m 23 km
- Gormanston 35m 37 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 Tankardstown House, and 30 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- The Fáilte B&B Guest house or B&B 5.3 km
- Conyngham Arms Hotel Hotel 5.6 km
- The Millhouse Guest house or B&B 6.5 km
- Meadow View BnB Guest house or B&B 9.4 km
- St. Tomas Bed and Breakfast Guest house or B&B 10.6 km
- Newgrange Hotel Hotel 11 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 Tankardstown 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 | 08:36 | 15:30 | 16:33 | 7h 58m |
| February | 07:47 | 16:42 | 17:33 | 9h 46m |
| March | 06:43 | 17:41 | 18:28 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:28 | 19:37 | 20:25 | 13h 57m |
| May | 05:26 | 20:26 | 21:19 | 15h 53m |
| June | 04:55 | 20:59 | 21:57 | 17h 03m |
| July | 05:13 | 20:54 | 21:50 | 16h 37m |
| August | 06:03 | 20:09 | 20:58 | 14h 55m |
| September | 06:57 | 18:59 | 19:45 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:51 | 17:43 | 18:32 | 10h 41m |
| November | 07:51 | 15:32 | 16:30 | 8h 39m |
| December | 08:37 | 14:57 | 16:05 | 7h 29m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Tankardstown House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tankardstown House | This venue | Up to 250 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rock Farm Slane | 5 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rossnaree House & Gardens | 6 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Bellingham Estate | 23 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 250, from the venue's own wording: seating for up to 250 diners. 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 Tankardstown House
- How many guests can Tankardstown House hold?
- Up to 250 guests. Seating for up to 250 diners. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Tankardstown House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Tankardstown House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Tankardstown House cost?
- Tankardstown House doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Tankardstown House?
- Tankardstown House is in Rathkenny, Co. Meath, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 55m from Dublin, about 3h 35m from Cork, about 2h 45m from Galway.
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