A Victorian castle, a boutique lodge, and a contemporary Pavilion for up to 260 guests set within a working Irish estate in Monaghan — Castle Leslie offers woodland ceremonies, a private church, and artisan-led dining from its own kitchen gardens.
Castle Leslie Estate occupies one of Ireland's best-kept secrets: a working Victorian estate in County Monaghan, where castle, lake, and woodland coexist with a kitchen that sources almost everything from the surrounding countryside. The estate has three distinct personalities — the Castle itself, with its original Victorian interiors and intimate atmosphere for up to 70 midweek guests; The Lodge, a boutique country house hotel; and The Pavilion, a contemporary space that takes up to 260 guests for larger celebrations.
Ceremony options at Castle Leslie are genuinely rare: St. Salvator's Church sits on the estate itself, while outdoor celebrations can take place at the lakeside, in the woodland glades, or in the walled garden. The Victorian treatment rooms house a spa; there are horses, clays, and forest trails for guest activities. All-inclusive seasonal wedding packages are available, and the culinary philosophy — regional and artisan, sourced locally and presented with care — runs from canapés through to a late-night buffet.
Enquire about Castle Leslie Estate →The Pavilion accommodates up to 260 guests; The Castle is available for up to 70 guests on midweek dates only.
Yes — St. Salvator's Church is located on the estate. St. Mary's Church in the village of Glaslough is also an option.
Outdoor ceremonies can be hosted in the castle woodland, by the lake, or in the estate gardens.
Accommodation is spread across The Castle, The Lodge (a boutique country house hotel), and The Old Stable Mews (self-catering units).
Yes — seasonal all-inclusive packages are available, with minimum numbers applying for weekend and bank holiday dates.
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