Latest Testimonial
Our Wedding reception was held at Markree Castle on Saturday the 30th of April 2011. The day was magical. We can only praise Jeremy and the staff who worked tirelessly to make our day the fairytale Wedding it became. Our guests completely enjoyed the day from the wonderful drinks reception on the lawn to the beautiful meal, the dancing late into the night, the accommodation to breakfast the next morning.
The meal was exquisite and all 172 quests were taken care of thoughtfully. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the beautiful day and we cant wait to stay again.
Best wishes and well done to everyone at Markree.
Anna-Marie and Frank Whitney
Leitrim
View our 2012 wedding brochure
About Weddings at Markree
We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help you decide if Markree will suit your needs:
Ceremony: Markree is licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships which take place in the original family chapel. Please contact the civil registrar’s office in Sligo on 071-9155115 for details.
There are a number of churches, of all denominations, close by.
Couples also regularly choose the chapel at Markree for blessings; while you are very welcome to bring your own priest or minister, there are a few other options available: Dara Molloy (Celtic Christian Monk), Bishop Buckley (independent ministry) Tom Colton (Spiritualist- also licensed to perform civil marriages)
Accommodation: There are 30 ensuite guest bedrooms in the castle. We are happy to arrange special room rates & packages for your guests. We also have several self catering cottages, situated in the old farmyard buildings (Markee Homefarm). Altogether there is accommodation for over 110 people on site.
Guest Numbers: Our maximum number for a seated banquet is 170. The minimum number for exclusive use of the castle is 60 though we regularly host smaller weddings on a non-exclusive basis.
Exclusive Hire: Markree provides exclusive hire for wedding parties over 60 guests. There is no exclusive use charge, but there is an optional package which includes a number of little ‘extras’ to enhance your day. Please see our brochure for details.
Local Suppliers: We would be happy to furnish you with a list of recommended local suppliers from bands, to chair covers.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help you decide if Markree will suit your needs:
Ceremony: Markree is licensed for civil ceremonies which take place in the original family chapel. There are a number of churches, of all denominations, close by.
Accommodation: There are 30 ensuite guest bedrooms in the castle. We are happy to arrange special room rates & packages for your guests. We also have several self catering cottages, situated in the old farmyard buildings (Markee Homefarm). Altogether there is accommodation for over 110 people on site.
Guest Numbers: Our maximum number for a seated banquet is 170. The minimum number for exclusive use of the castle is 60 though we regularly host smaller weddings on a non-exclusive basis.
Exclusive Hire: Markree is available to hire for wedding parties over 60 guests on an exclusive basis. Please see our brochure for details.
Local Suppliers: We would be happy to furnish you with a list of recommended local suppliers from bands, to chair covers.
From Roses to Orchids
Wedding Competition 2012
We are thrilled to announce that Linda and Simon are the winners of our ‘Roses to Orchids’ wedding competition. Thanks to all our entrants who obviously took a huge amount of time and effort over their entries. In the end it was a close-call and runners-up prizes are on their way to all of them.
Linda and Simon will receive a complimentary upgrade from our Rose wedding package to our Orchid wedding packages which will include loads of lovely extras to help make their day all the more memorable- canapes, prosecco, chair covers…
Your Ceremony in our Restored Chapel
We are thrilled to be able to offer the castle Wedding Room, located in the former family chapel, as the location for your wedding ceremony. New state legislation allows us to offer this unique and very special venue, for civil marriage ceremonies. The Wedding Room is also available for blessings of every denomination and religion which can be incorporated into the civil marriage service. This stunning venue for your union makes Markree the ultimate location for discerning couples worldwide looking for a unique and awe-inspiring wedding and memories that will last a life time.
Wedding Packages
We have a number of packages available starting at €59 per guest. We are also delighted to be able to offer complimentary exclusive use of Markree for parties of over 60. For further information, please contact us or Download Our Brochure
