A grand Georgian manor and a contemporary country house share one 1,500-acre estate in Kilkenny — Mount Juliet offers up to 200 guests across two distinct wedding venues, with falconry, archery, and equestrian pursuits on the doorstep.
Mount Juliet Estate stands in 500 acres of parkland outside Kilkenny. In 1757 the first Earl of Carrick built a Georgian residence there for his wife, Juliet Butler, set above the River Nore, and the Manor has since been restored with handcrafted details, refined fabrics and a palette of soft, natural tones. Hunter's Yard, once the stables of the historic estate, keeps decorative notes of its equestrian past. The estate describes itself as the backdrop for celebrations for over 250 years, and its grounds include a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and the Michelin-starred restaurant The Lady Helen.
Weddings can be held in two settings. The Manor is suited to weddings of up to 96 guests, and its 31 bedrooms, each named after a historical figure connected with the house, are exclusive to the wedding party. Outdoor ceremonies take place by the Lily Pond or on the Tiered Lawn overlooked by the Manor. Hunter's Yard, a contemporary venue, can host up to 200 guests, with minimum numbers of 125 at weekends and 100 midweek, and the estate states that there is no venue hire fee. Couples can extend the celebration into a weekend with a rehearsal dinner or a day-two barbecue, and guests can try golf, falconry, archery, equestrian experiences or the spa, all on the estate.
Enquire about Mount Juliet Estate →What's includedWedding meal included; on-site ceremony setup available
The Manor accommodates intimate celebrations for up to 96 guests; Hunter's Yard caters for larger celebrations of up to 200 guests.
Yes — both indoor and outdoor ceremony options are available, including civil ceremonies and civil partnerships. On-site ceremony setup is charged at €1,200.
The estate offers golf on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course, falconry, archery, equestrian activities, and a full spa.
Yes — day-two celebrations can include a BBQ in the estate grounds or a private dining experience at Lady Helen restaurant.
The estate is in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, reachable from Dublin in approximately one hour and forty minutes.
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