Ballygarry House have reinforced their position as Munster’s leading destination wedding venue, by signing contracts with Ned O’Shea builders for the construction of a dedicated on-site ceremony venue, named The Lodge.

Padraig McGillicuddy, Proprietor said “we are delighted to be progressing with this project, which will provide our couples with a stunning venue for their ceremony. It’s a rustic barn style building with New England influences that will overlook the Slieve Mish Mountains & Ballyseedy Woods.”
Ballygarry House has always been regarded as one of Munster’s Top Wedding Destinations, and has won numerous awards for weddings, along with their recent number five ranking in Ireland on TripAdvisor. Being known as an innovative leader in the industry, Ballygarry House has decided the time is right to invest in the on-site wedding market. Padraig explains “In recent years there has been a noticeable increase in the number of couples looking to have their ceremony with us on site. According to a Wedding dates survey in 2015, 30% of couples wanted an onsite ceremony now that’s almost 50%. This new development will give us an added advantage. The offering will be to marry in The Lodge, toast in The Pavilion & dine in the Banqueting suite.”
The Lodge will also act as the gateway to the Estate currently being developed, which will compromise of almost 200 acres. As part of their overall masterplan, Ballygarry House are also working in collaboration with Kerry County Council to link into Ballyseedy Woods with two bridges. “We will have numerous pathways for guests to cycle, run or walk, with benches for a quick rest or just to watch the world go by. As part of our sustainability focus we will neutralise our carbon emissions & treat all waste water simultaneously with our new integrated Wetlands that is ready for the busy season ahead” Padraig mentioned.
The last part of Ballygarry Houses five year plan is to build a Thermal garden as a new addition to Nádúr Spa with three outdoor hot tubs, a plunge pool, saunas, steam room, salt room, seaweed baths, a hundred metre lake joined with a wildflower meadow & our bee hives coupled with 21 new guest rooms to manage increased demand.
Padraig said “Too many times I’ve seen fragmented developments with no long term vision in our industry. We are setting our plan through collaboration with Kerry County Council, Failte Ireland, market trends, demands, future direction for the industry and our stunning location