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Cabra Castle Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Kingscourt, Ireland, hosting 270 at dinner.

Cabra Castle Hotel

KingscourtCounty Cavan, Ireland

Cabra Castle Hotel is a historic castle property in Kingscourt, County Cavan, set in private grounds with gardens and 106 bedrooms across castle, courtyard and cottage accommodation.

Guests
270 at dinner
Rooms
106 rooms
Cost
€125 to €130a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
All year
Getting there
DUBabout 1 h by car

About the venue

Cabra Castle Hotel is a historic castle property in Kingscourt, County Cavan, set in private grounds with gardens and 106 bedrooms across castle, courtyard and cottage accommodation.

Legal ceremonies can be held on site, indoors or outdoors, with an indoor backup option, and the venue seats up to 270 guests for both the ceremony and the dining reception.

Packages are priced per head from €125 to €130 in peak months and €110 to €115 off-season, including catering, drinks, furniture, reception space and rooms.

The hotel is open year-round and sits around 60 minutes from Dublin Airport (DUB).

  • Up to 270 guests seated for the ceremony and dining, with a 40-guest minimum
  • 106 bedrooms including Castle, Courtyard and Cottage room types, sleeping up to 4
  • Legal ceremonies on site, outdoor or indoor, with indoor backup
  • Per-head pricing from €110 off-season to €130 in peak season, including catering, drinks, furniture, reception space and rooms

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Cabra Castle Hotel cost?
The venue quotes €125 to €130 a head.
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How many guests does Cabra Castle Hotel hold?
Cabra Castle Hotel holds 270 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Cabra Castle Hotel?
Yes. 106 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Cabra Castle Hotel?
The venue hosts weddings All year.
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How do guests get to Cabra Castle Hotel?
Fly into DUB, about 1 h by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
270 guests
Ceremony, seated
270 guests
Smallest party taken
40 guests

Staying over

Rooms
106 rooms
Room types
9 listed

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Music until
04:00
Fireworks
Yes

The wedding season

  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
DUB, 60 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we legally marry at Cabra Castle?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can be held on site, and both outdoor and indoor ceremonies are possible, with an indoor backup available.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue seats up to 270 guests for the ceremony and 270 for seated dining. There is a minimum of 40 guests.
What is included in the price?
Per-head pricing covers catering, drinks, furniture, the reception space and rooms. Rates are €125 to €130 per head in peak months and €110 to €115 off-season.
How late can the music go?
The noise curfew is 04:00. There is a dance space, a bar on site, and fireworks are permitted.
How do we get there and who do we contact?
Dublin Airport (DUB) is about 60 minutes away and there is parking on site. Emma, the wedding coordinator, can be reached at sales@cabracastle.com or +353 42 966 7030.

Weddings held here

2025
Chloe & Dan

For us, this was the perfect wedding venue.

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2025
Lauren & Darren

We're a local couple and the team couldn’t have been more helpful and supportive from the moment we booked our date, right up to the wedding and beyond - true neighbours.

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2025
Shannon & Conor

We celebrated our wedding at Cabra Castle on Halloween, and it was far beyond our expectations.

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2025
Lauren & Joe

Choosing Cabra Castle for our wedding was the best decision we ever made – a true fairy-tale come to life.

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2025
Kate & Brian

Our wedding at Cabra Castle was magical and our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever attended.

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2025
Aisling & Cahal

From day one Cabra Castle was exceptional!

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  • Seated dinner: 270 guests

    “Cabra Castle accommodates up to 270 guests in its opulent ballroom, adorned with Waterford Crystal chandeliers, golden candelabras, and rich table linens.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 270 guests

    “The Castle Lawns Max Capacity: 270 guests If you’ve always dreamt of an open-air ceremony surrounded by sweeping lawns and historic beauty, the castle lawns provide a grand, showstopping location.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 40 guests

    “Whether you dream of an intimate party of 40, or a grand affair for up to 270 guests, Cabra Castle is a glorious place to hold your wedding, offering, a choice of wonderful on-site locations at which you can say “I do”.”
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  • Rooms: 106 rooms

    “106 Bedrooms across the estate”
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  • Room types: 9 listed

    “Courtyard Double Room”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Cabra Castle is a recognised venue for the civil registration of marriage in Co. Cavan, Ireland, subject to approval of each application.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “The Castle Lawns Max Capacity: 270 guests If you’ve always dreamt of an open-air ceremony surrounded by sweeping lawns and historic beauty, the castle lawns provide a grand, showstopping location.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “Whether you envision a sun-drenched outdoor ceremony or a candlelit indoor celebration, Cabra Castle offers a variety of picturesque settings to match your style and guest list:”
    Read the source for indoor option if it rains

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Wedding Banquet: A lavish five-course banquet prepared by our executive chef, served in the castle’s grand ballroom.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “PERFECT END Late night Residents Bar until 4:00 am.”
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  • Price: €125 to €130 per head

    “HIGH SEASON WEDDING Monday to Wednesday (100 Adult Guests minimum) Availability: April - October, and December Price: €125 per adult Thursday, Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday (120 Adult Guests minimum) Availability: April - October, and December* Price: €130 per adult”
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  • Off-season price: €110 to €115 per head

    “LOW SEASON WEDDING Monday to Wednesday (100 Adult Guests Minimum) Availability: January 5th - March and November* Price: €110 per adult Thursday, Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday (120 Adult Guests Minimum) Availability: January 5th - March, and November* Price: €115 per adult”
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  • Included: Catering, drinks, furniture, reception space and rooms

    “Both the Low & High season packages include 2 complimentary bedrooms if the minimum adult guest count is met.”
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  • Weddings held: All year

    “Cabra Castle Hotel is officially a building of intrinsically significant, historical and architectural interest and is open to the public between the hours of 11am and 4pm daily for viewing, year round (closed December 24, 25, and 26).”
    Read the source for weddings held

  • Music until: 04:00

    “PERFECT END Late night Residents Bar until 4:00 am.”
    Read the source for music until

  • Fireworks: Yes

    “Fireworks Display: Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the castle grounds (Please note, fireworks are not included as part of the package).”
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  • Nearest airport: DUB, 60 min by car

    “DUB”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “2-Bay Electric Car Charging Station onsite”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “With its old-world elegance and timeless charm, the Grand Ballroom provides the perfect setting for a truly magical celebration.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “CASTLE RECEPTION Red Carpet Arrival Champagne on Arrival for Wedding Couple Canapés Mezze Board Sparkling Wine Tea, Coffee, Lemon Drizzle Cake, and Homemade Shortbread Biscuits Private Indoor & Outdoor Areas for Your Reception”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Evening Celebration: Dance the night away with live music or a DJ in the ballroom.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Set on 100 acres of parkland and gardens, with the magnificent backdrop of Dún a Rí Forest Park, there is much to explore, both indoors and out.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “A multi award-winning wedding venue, the secluded castle is surrounded by 100 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and parkland, a truly magical setting for your wedding day.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Cabra Castle Hotel is officially a building of intrinsically significant, historical and architectural interest and is open to the public between the hours of 11am and 4pm daily for viewing, year round (closed December 24, 25, and 26).”
    Read the source for historic building

  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Dedicated wedding coordinators deliver personalised, dream weddings, down to every detail.”
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€125 to €130a head

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