Lyrath Estate is a Georgian country estate hotel on the edge of Kilkenny City, offering bespoke wedding packages with catering in a setting of picturesque grounds and elegant historic architecture.
Lyrath Estate stands on 170 acres of parkland in Kilkenny, with lakes, streams, woodland trails and historic gardens. Its history reaches back to Norman times, and the name is thought to come from the French-speaking De Ponte family in the 12th century. In the 19th century Sir Charles Denny Wheeler-Cuffe commissioned the architect John McCurdy to redesign the house, and Lady Charlotte Wheeler-Cuffe, a botanical explorer, redesigned the gardens. The estate was bought in 2003 by Xavier McAuliffe and opened as a hotel in 2006. The 17th century house is joined to a modern extension, and together they hold 141 bedrooms.
Weddings begin with a red-carpet welcome and an arrival reception in the Manor House, before dinner in the exclusive ballroom of the modern hotel. Civil ceremonies can take place in the 17th century drawing rooms, which hold up to 100 guests and overlook Lady Charlotte's formal gardens, or in the Maginnes and McCurdy Suites in the main hotel, with natural daylight and views of the lakes. Capacities for civil ceremonies range from 10 to 450 guests depending on the venue. Pre- and post-wedding gatherings can be held anywhere from the stone-walled Wine Cellar to the BBQ Pavilion, and a dedicated wedding team guides couples through each detail.
Enquire about Lyrath Estate →Yes — Lyrath Estate is approved for civil ceremonies and offers a dedicated civil ceremony space within the estate.
Lyrath Estate caters for both intimate gatherings and large celebrations. The estate's convention centre can host gala dinners for up to 850 guests. Contact the wedding team for specific reception room capacities.
Lyrath Estate is located just outside Kilkenny City in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
The estate offers falconry, spa and wellness facilities, and is a short distance from Kilkenny City's medieval streets, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
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