{"id":28277,"date":"2015-05-25T12:10:56","date_gmt":"2015-05-25T11:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdie.wedding-dates.com\/?p=28277"},"modified":"2020-06-04T09:50:54","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T08:50:54","slug":"8-lgbtq-wedding-venues-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/8-lgbtq-wedding-venues-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"8 LGBTQ Wedding Venues in Ireland That We Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Updated June 2020<\/em>\u00a0as Ireland celebrates 5 years since the Marriage Referendum.Ireland made history by voting to make all its citizens equal on May 22<sup>nd<\/sup>. Irish people united with a resounding voice and set an example to other countries around the world telling them we support every human being\u2019s equal right to marry the person they love.<\/p>\n<p><em>So, we decided to celebrate by\u00a0sharing 8 venues that we love for an LGBTQ wedding <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking for a show-stopping venue to wow your guests? Look no further than Dublin\u2019s prestigious Shelbourne Hotel with its distinguished address on St. Stephen\u2019s Green. Timeless elegance is the call of the day at this glamorous jewel making it the perfect choice for your luxury wedding.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-31577 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/10\/9161-1024x643.jpeg\" alt=\"The Shelbourne Hotel\" width=\"1000\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/9161-1024x643.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/9161-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/9161-750x471.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/9161.jpeg 1147w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">Solis Lough Eske Castle, Donegal<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lough Eske Castle is the ultimate choice for a luxury getaway for you and your guests. Celebrate your nuptials at this award-winning venue set on hundreds of acres of unspoilt woodland. Your pals certainly won\u2019t be bored with plenty of top golf courses nearby and some of the best surfing areas in the world.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28287\" title=\"Solis Lough Eske Castle, Donegal\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/Lough.jpeg\" alt=\"Solis Lough Eske Castle, Donegal\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Lough.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Lough-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Lough-750x563.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28288\" title=\"Solis Lough Eske Castle, Donegal\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/LE.jpeg\" alt=\"Solis Lough Eske Castle, Donegal\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/LE.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/LE-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/LE-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/LE-750x500.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">Langton House Hotel, Kilkenny<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is nothing small about this gem set right in the heart of Kilkenny. Langton House Hotel offers a wide variety of venues for your big day, leaving you spoilt for choice. The hotel\u2019s ballroom boasts 20ft ceilings, ornate cornicing and hand painted silk wallpaper. Its latest addition, Bridie\u2019s Bar and General Store, makes this hotel a great all-rounder with facilities to continue the celebrations the following day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28289\" title=\"Langton House Hotel, Kilkenny\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/Langtons.jpeg\" alt=\"Langton House Hotel, Kilkenny\" width=\"1095\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Langtons.jpeg 1095w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Langtons-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Langtons-1024x673.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Langtons-750x493.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1095px) 100vw, 1095px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">The g hotel, Galway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The g will make you and your other half feel like A-list stars on your special day. This hotel is perfect for the fashionista couple looking for contemporary luxury with a twist. Designed by Ireland\u2019s own Philip Treacy with a 1920s art deco scheme, it really is Galway\u2019s shining star.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28290\" title=\"The g Hotel, Galway\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/gh.jpeg\" alt=\"The g Hotel, Galway\" width=\"591\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gh.jpeg 591w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gh-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/gh-298x300.jpeg 298w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28291\" title=\"The g Hotel, Galway\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/g.jpeg\" alt=\"The g Hotel, Galway\" width=\"1082\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/g.jpeg 1082w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/g-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/g-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/g-750x499.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">The Bayview Hotel, Cork<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking for a room with a view? The Bayview Hotel in East Cork is set high above the bay of Ballycotton with stunning ocean views. It also offers the hotel on an exclusive basis ensuring staff can dedicate all their attention to you and your partner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28292\" title=\"The Bayview Hotel, Cork\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/Bayv.jpeg\" alt=\"The Bayview Hotel, Cork\" width=\"960\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bayv.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bayv-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bayv-750x503.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28293\" title=\"The Bayview Hotel, Cork\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/Bay.jpeg\" alt=\"The Bayview Hotel, Cork\" width=\"850\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bay.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bay-300x187.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bay-750x469.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">Mount Falcon Hotel, Mayo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A mulled wine reception with roaring turf fires makes Mount Falcon our top pick for a winter wonderland wedding. Steeped in history, the original house dates back to 1871 and the estate offers unique photo opportunities with over 100 acres of parkland and a lake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28294\" title=\"Mount Falcon Hotel, Mayo\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/mf.jpeg\" alt=\"Mount Falcon Hotel, Mayo\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mf.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mf-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28295\" title=\"Mount Falcon Hotel, Mayo\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/mf1.jpeg\" alt=\"Mount Falcon Hotel, Mayo\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mf1.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/mf1-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">Faithlegg House Hotel, Waterford<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pamper your wedding party at the Faithlegg House Hotel. Its tranquil setting including an 18 hole golf course and beauty centre will ensure your guests can unwind in the run-up to the big day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28297\" title=\"Faithlegg House Hotel, Waterford\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/faithlegg.jpeg\" alt=\"Faithlegg House Hotel, Waterford\" width=\"999\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/faithlegg.jpeg 999w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/faithlegg-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/faithlegg-750x499.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28298\" title=\"Faithlegg House Hotel, Waterford\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/faith.jpeg\" alt=\"Faithlegg House Hotel, Waterford\" width=\"1084\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/faith.jpeg 1084w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/faith-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/faith-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/faith-750x498.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1084px) 100vw, 1084px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">The Sneem Hotel, Kerry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Located in the heart of the Ring of Kerry, the Kerry Mountains provide the perfect backdrop at Sneem Hotel. The charming village and stunning scenery will have your guests talking about its magical setting for years to come.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28299\" title=\"Sneem Hotel, Kerry\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/05\/sneem1.jpeg\" alt=\"Sneem Hotel, Kerry\" width=\"799\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sneem1.jpeg 799w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sneem1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/sneem1-750x563.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Updated June 2020\u00a0as Ireland celebrates 5 years since the Marriage Referendum.Ireland made history by voting to make all its citizens equal on May 22nd. Irish people united with a resounding voice and set an example to other countries around the world telling them we support every human being\u2019s equal right to marry the person they love. 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