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The Pikers Lodge wedding venue, Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan
A refurbished lodge on the shores of Lough Gowna, one wedding a day, eleven bedrooms.
- Price on request
- 1h 55m from Dublin
- 1h 45m from Ireland West Airport Knock
A closer look
A place with character.
The Piker's Lodge is a village venue on the Cavan and Longford border, recently done up, taking a single wedding a day. Eleven bedrooms and in house catering mean the day is straightforward to organise, and all inclusive packages exist.
Lough Gowna is at the head of the Erne, quiet water and quiet roads, roughly two hours from Dublin. Weekday dates are available and usually keener on price.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- What does the all inclusive package include for your numbers?
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 Pikers Lodge, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Ireland West Airport Knock 1h 45m 112 km
- Dublin Airport 1h 45m 131 km
- Belfast International Airport 2h 20m 154 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 2h 143 km
- Belfast ferry terminal 2h 25m 164 km
- Railway stations
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- Edgeworthstown 30m 26 km
- Longford 35m 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 3 places to stay within 10 km of Loch Gowna, and 22 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Breffni Arms Hotel Hotel 6.5 km
- Lacken Millhouse and Gardens Guest house or B&B 7.5 km
- Nanny Murphy's Cottage Guest house or B&B 8.9 km
- Greville Arms Hotel Hotel 10.9 km
- Greenville House Guest house or B&B 13.6 km
- Holywell Lodge Guest house or B&B 14.3 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 Pikers Lodge'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 | 08:40 | 15:33 | 16:36 | 7h 56m |
| February | 07:51 | 16:45 | 17:37 | 9h 45m |
| March | 06:47 | 17:45 | 18:32 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:31 | 19:41 | 20:29 | 13h 58m |
| May | 05:29 | 20:30 | 21:23 | 15h 54m |
| June | 04:57 | 21:03 | 22:02 | 17h 04m |
| July | 05:16 | 20:58 | 21:55 | 16h 38m |
| August | 06:06 | 20:13 | 21:03 | 14h 56m |
| September | 07:01 | 19:03 | 19:49 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:55 | 17:47 | 18:35 | 10h 40m |
| November | 07:56 | 15:35 | 16:33 | 8h 38m |
| December | 08:41 | 14:59 | 16:08 | 7h 27m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like The Pikers Lodge within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pikers Lodge | This venue | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| The Olde Post Inn | 25 km | Up to 100 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| The Old Rectory Country House | 26 km | Up to 50 | Yes | Yes | Hire from €4,500 |
| Loughcrew Estate | 27 km | Up to 130 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. The Pikers Lodge hasn't published a capacity we could confirm, so none is shown. 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 The Pikers Lodge
- How many guests can The Pikers Lodge hold?
- We couldn't confirm a capacity from the venue's own site, so ask The Pikers Lodge for numbers for your date.
- Does The Pikers Lodge have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of The Pikers Lodge?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at The Pikers Lodge cost?
- The Pikers Lodge doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is The Pikers Lodge?
- The Pikers Lodge is in Loch Gowna, Co. Cavan, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 1h 55m from Dublin, about 3h 45m from Cork, about 2h 5m from Galway.