Ireland
The Old Rectory Country House wedding venue, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim
A Georgian rectory on the shore of Fenagh Lake near Ballinamore, taking only a handful of weddings a year.
- Up to 50 guests
- Venue hire from €4500
- 2h 15m from Dublin
- 1h 25m from Ireland West Airport Knock
A closer look
A place with character.
The Old Rectory deliberately keeps its numbers low, which means the house is not running a production line. Couples get exclusive use for twelve hours with up to 50 guests, and can marry on the front lawn looking over the lake or inside if the weather turns.
There are 36 beds on the property, outside caterers are allowed, and dogs are welcome. Leitrim is quiet in the way people move there for, with Carrick on Shannon 20 minutes away.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- What does the twelve hour exclusive use cover, and can it be extended?
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 The Old Rectory Country House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Ireland West Airport Knock 1h 25m 87 km
- Dublin Airport 2h 5m 157 km
- Belfast International Airport 2h 10m 159 km
- Ferry ports
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- Belfast ferry terminal 2h 15m 168 km
- Dublin Port ferry terminal 2h 20m 169 km
- Railway stations
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- Dromod 25m 25 km
- Carrick on Shannon 30m 28 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 6 places to stay within 10 km of Ballinamore, and 21 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Commercial Hotel Hotel 0 km
- Speakeasy Hotel 0.2 km
- Riversdale Farm Guesthouse, Ballinamore Guest house or B&B 2.6 km
- Kennedys Guesthouse Guest house or B&B 2.9 km
- The Old Rectory Guest house or B&B 4.7 km
- Tara House Guest house or B&B 8.8 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 The Old Rectory Country 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 | 08:42 | 15:32 | 16:37 | 7h 55m |
| February | 07:53 | 16:45 | 17:37 | 9h 44m |
| March | 06:48 | 17:46 | 18:33 | 11h 44m |
| April | 06:32 | 19:42 | 20:30 | 13h 58m |
| May | 05:29 | 20:31 | 21:25 | 15h 56m |
| June | 04:57 | 21:05 | 22:04 | 17h 07m |
| July | 05:16 | 21:00 | 21:57 | 16h 40m |
| August | 06:07 | 20:14 | 21:04 | 14h 57m |
| September | 07:02 | 19:04 | 19:50 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:56 | 17:47 | 18:36 | 10h 40m |
| November | 07:57 | 15:35 | 16:34 | 8h 36m |
| December | 08:43 | 14:59 | 16:08 | 7h 25m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like The Old Rectory Country House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory Country House | This venue | Up to 50 | Yes | Yes | Hire from €4,500 |
| The Pikers Lodge | 26 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| The Olde Post Inn | 28 km | Up to 100 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Coopershill House | 41 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 50, from the venue's own wording: exclusive venue hire for up to 50. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Venue hire from €4,500. 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 The Old Rectory Country House
- How many guests can The Old Rectory Country House hold?
- Up to 50 guests. Exclusive venue hire for up to 50. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does The Old Rectory Country House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 36 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of The Old Rectory Country House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at The Old Rectory Country House cost?
- Venue hire from €4,500. Exclusive venue hire for 12 hours. Prices change, so confirm what's included.
- Where is The Old Rectory Country House?
- The Old Rectory Country House is in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 2h 15m from Dublin, about 4h 5m from Cork, about 2h 20m from Galway.