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Adare Manor
Castle hotel and golf resort on an 840-acre estate in County Limerick
On requestStarting from
Up to 300Guestsseated for dinner
18 kmNearest airportShannon
Adare Manor is a castle hotel on an 840-acre estate beside the River Maigue in Adare, County Limerick, with a Grand Ballroom for wedding receptions of up to 300 guests.
Adare Manor is a castle hotel on an 840-acre estate on the banks of the River Maigue, in the village of Adare in County Limerick. The Manor House was built for the Earls of Dunraven and is set among parkland, woodland and walled gardens, with a championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio running along the river.
Wedding receptions take place in the Grand Ballroom, which has a sweeping staircase, marble floors and crystal chandeliers and holds up to 300 guests. Celebrations are planned for a minimum of 150 guests, and the ceremony and reception can both be held on the estate. Other Manor House rooms, including the Gallery, one of the longest rooms in Ireland, and the Great Hall, give guests places to gather before and after dinner.
Guests can stay in the Manor House, where the Dunraven Staterooms were once the private apartments of the family, or in the lodges and cottages on the estate. The Spa has a relaxation pool and five treatment rooms, and the grounds offer falconry, archery, cycling and walking. Shannon Airport is about 30 minutes away by car, and the estate has a helipad for guests arriving by helicopter.
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland
- Capacity
- Grand Ballroom receptions for up to 300 guests, from a minimum of 150
- Type
- Castle, countryside
- Catering
- In-house
- Nearest airport
- Shannon Airport, 30 minutes
- Address
- Adare, Co. Limerick, V94 W8WR, Ireland
A castle hotel in the Maigue valley
Adare Manor stands on an 840-acre estate on the banks of the River Maigue, at the edge of Adare village in County Limerick. The Manor House was the home of the Earls of Dunraven, and the estate includes parkland, woodland, walled gardens and a championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio.
Grand Ballroom and Manor House rooms
Receptions take place in the Grand Ballroom, which has a sweeping staircase, marble floors and crystal chandeliers and seats up to 300 guests. The Gallery, one of the longest rooms in Ireland, and the Great Hall, with designs by Pugin, give guests other grand rooms to gather in.
Staying on the estate
Rooms and suites in the Manor House include the Dunraven Staterooms, once the private apartments of the Earls, and the estate also offers Manor Lodges and cottages. The Spa has a relaxation pool, and guests can try falconry, archery and cycling across the grounds.
Grand Ballroom
Wedding receptions for up to 300 guests, with a minimum of 150 required to reserve the room.
Wedding package
Cocktail reception, five course dinner with wine, fine table settings, a pre-wedding tasting menu for four guests and a complimentary Stateroom on the wedding night.
The Oak Room
A restaurant in the Manor House, with candlelit dining among carved stone arches.
The Spa
Five treatment rooms, a relaxation pool, an infrared sauna and 111SKIN treatments.
Golf course
A Tom Fazio parkland course of 7,509 yards, par 72, beside the River Maigue.
Helipad
Guests can arrive by helicopter at a landing area on the estate, with prior permission.
Accommodation
Rooms and suites
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Location
Limerick
Shannon Airport is about a 30 minute drive, Cork Airport about 90 minutes and Dublin Airport about 2 hours 30 minutes. There is a helipad on the estate; prior permission is required before landing, and helicopters may not fly over Adare village.
Shannon (SNN)18 km
Cork (ORK)83 km
Adare Manor
Adare, Co. Limerick, V94 W8WR, Ireland
Transfers. Shannon Airport is about a 30 minute drive.
Things to do nearby
- Adare Heritage Centre
- Desmond Castle
- Trinitarian Abbey, Adare
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- The Hunt Museum, Limerick
- Cliffs of Moher
Getting there
- Shannon (SNN)
- Cork (ORK)
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Frequently asked questions
Adare Manor
How many guests can Adare Manor host for a wedding?
Weddings are designed for celebrations of at least 150 guests. The Grand Ballroom takes up to 300 guests for a wedding reception.
Can the ceremony and reception both take place at Adare Manor?
Yes. Couples can hold the ceremony and the reception on the estate. Churches and other ceremony venues in Adare village and the surrounding area are an alternative for an off-site service.
What does the wedding package include?
A cocktail reception with champagne and house wine, a five course dinner with a choice of main course, three quarters of a bottle of house wine per person, table linen, china, glassware and silverware, and an invitation for four guests to a pre-wedding tasting menu. A Stateroom is complimentary on the wedding night.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Yes. The Grand Ballroom requires a minimum of 150 guests. Below that, a minimum spend is charged.
Is exclusive use of the estate possible?
Exclusive estate experiences may be available. The events team discusses the options with each couple.
Does Adare Manor help with wedding planning?
Yes. A dedicated wedding and events team guides couples from the early stages through to the day itself, and a wedding manager meets each couple personally.
How do guests get to Adare Manor?
Shannon Airport is about a 30 minute drive, Cork Airport about 90 minutes and Dublin Airport about 2 hours 30 minutes. The estate has a helipad, with prior permission required.
Can the wedding extend over several days?
Yes. Couples can extend the celebration with a second-day gathering, and guests can use the golf course, spa and estate activities during their stay.