Elope in Ireland
Elopement Weddings in Ireland
Marry quietly at a private Georgian estate in County Galway — just the two of you, or your twenty favourite people. The whole place, yours.
Ballinderry Park is an elopement venue in the west of Ireland — a private c.1740 Georgian manor on 41 acres near Ballinasloe, County Galway, hired by one couple at a time. An Irish elopement here means a ceremony by the fire or under the trees, dinner cooked for you, and a four-poster bed upstairs instead of a taxi home — from just the two of you up to twenty guests, with elopement packages from €3,200. No function room, no crowds, no other wedding down the corridor.
Why an Irish Elopement
why elope in ireland — and why here
Completely private
The whole 41-acre estate is yours — no other guests, no onlookers, no schedule but your own.
A real Georgian manor
Say your vows by the fire in a c.1740 drawing room, or outside under 300-year-old trees.
Just the two of you — or 20
Elope alone or bring your closest people. Either way, it never feels like a function.
Stay the night
No driving off after dinner — your suite is up the staircase, breakfast is the morning after.
Made for photographs
Walled gardens, woodland, candle-lit rooms and west-of-Ireland light, all within a short stroll.
Genuinely simple
One venue, one conversation. Ceremony, dinner, bar and beds — we arrange it around you.
Ireland Elopement Package
the intimate elopement
One night, one couple, the whole estate. Our elopement package keeps it simple — everything you actually want from the day, nothing you don't.
- Exclusive use of the Manor House for your night
- Ceremony space — drawing room fireside or in the gardens
- Select dinner menu for your party
- Continental breakfast the morning after
- Beer & wine bar (cash bar)
- Up to 20 guests — or just the two of you
from €3,200
Want more nights, more guests or glamping for friends? The package scales — see weddings at Ballinderry Park.
How It Works
your elopement wedding, step by step
1
Pick your date
Tell us when you want to elope — midweek and off-season dates give you the best choice, and the estate is yours either way.
2
Sort the legal bit
To marry legally in Ireland you give the registrar at least three months’ notice. We can host civil, celebrant-led or symbolic ceremonies on the estate — many couples do the paperwork at home and hold the ceremony here.
3
Say your vows
Fireside in the drawing room, in the walled garden, or under the trees — your celebrant, your words, nobody else around.
4
Stay, eat, exhale
Dinner cooked for you, a toast at the bar, and a four-poster upstairs. Breakfast arrives the next morning; the countryside does the rest.
The Setting
a georgian manor in the west of ireland
Built around 1740 and lovingly restored, Ballinderry Park sits in 41 acres of gardens, lawns and woodland in east Galway — about 40 minutes from Galway city and 90 from Dublin. Period drawing rooms, open fires, a candle-lit dining room and bedrooms with views over the trees: an Irish elopement as it looks in your head.
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FAQs
eloping in ireland — your questions
What is an elopement wedding?
Can you legally elope in Ireland?
How much does an Ireland elopement package cost?
Can we elope with just the two of us?
Can we elope to Ireland from the US or abroad?
When is the best time of year for an Irish elopement?
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What if our elopement grows into a bigger wedding?
“The most beautiful, welcoming place we've ever stayed”
4.97 average across Airbnb & Google · 250+ guests hosted
“We had the BEST weekend at Ballinderry House! Rowan and Joel went above and beyond — Joel actually created a full murder mystery party for us, complete with characters, clues, and a completely decked-out main house. It was so thoughtful and creative, and we had an absolute blast.”
Sarah Mulcahy
4 months ago
“From the whimsical artwork to the ample gardens, Ballinderry Park was a treat through and through. Upon our arrival, Rowan started a fire in both outdoor and indoor fireplaces and invited us to use all of the amenities of this lovely B and B.”
Karyn Miller Brooks
8 months ago
“We had a fantastic weekend. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The food was outstanding — the ratatouille on the first night and the roast dinner the next day were both delicious. The views were breathtaking.”
Lucky Horse
1 year ago
“We booked Ballinderry Coach House for a friend's birthday. When we arrived the accommodation was clean, warm and very comfortable. The host Ro and his family were very welcoming and accommodating.”
Eoin
1 year ago
“I stayed here for a weekend with friends for a board game event. It was an incredible venue for it. Many rooms, and big tables, and we were kept warm and cosy throughout. The facilities were perfect.”
Brian OConnell
1 year ago
“This is a great spot. The house and grounds are beautiful, we were given really nice home cooked food. The common spaces were large enough for a group, comfortable and warm due to the log burning stove.”
James Cusack
1 year ago
“I stayed here for a stag do with a group of lads. The hosts provided dinners on Friday and Saturday and a fully stocked kitchen. It is a fantastic old manor house but is modernized with all mod cons and the grounds are beautiful.”
Paul Fitzsimons
11 months ago
“Absolutely gorgeous venue with great facilities, our hosts for the weekend were extremely nice (and cooked dinner for 18 people, twice!), had a wonderful time and would definitely come again and wholeheartedly recommend.”
Graham O'Malley
1 year ago
“Had the best experience ever. Phenomenal hosts. Highly recommend the murder mystery!”
Stephen O'Mahony
4 months ago
“We had the BEST weekend at Ballinderry House! Rowan and Joel went above and beyond — Joel actually created a full murder mystery party for us, complete with characters, clues, and a completely decked-out main house. It was so thoughtful and creative, and we had an absolute blast.”
Sarah Mulcahy
4 months ago
“From the whimsical artwork to the ample gardens, Ballinderry Park was a treat through and through. Upon our arrival, Rowan started a fire in both outdoor and indoor fireplaces and invited us to use all of the amenities of this lovely B and B.”
Karyn Miller Brooks
8 months ago
“We had a fantastic weekend. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The food was outstanding — the ratatouille on the first night and the roast dinner the next day were both delicious. The views were breathtaking.”
Lucky Horse
1 year ago
“We booked Ballinderry Coach House for a friend's birthday. When we arrived the accommodation was clean, warm and very comfortable. The host Ro and his family were very welcoming and accommodating.”
Eoin
1 year ago
“I stayed here for a weekend with friends for a board game event. It was an incredible venue for it. Many rooms, and big tables, and we were kept warm and cosy throughout. The facilities were perfect.”
Brian OConnell
1 year ago
“This is a great spot. The house and grounds are beautiful, we were given really nice home cooked food. The common spaces were large enough for a group, comfortable and warm due to the log burning stove.”
James Cusack
1 year ago
“I stayed here for a stag do with a group of lads. The hosts provided dinners on Friday and Saturday and a fully stocked kitchen. It is a fantastic old manor house but is modernized with all mod cons and the grounds are beautiful.”
Paul Fitzsimons
11 months ago
“Absolutely gorgeous venue with great facilities, our hosts for the weekend were extremely nice (and cooked dinner for 18 people, twice!), had a wonderful time and would definitely come again and wholeheartedly recommend.”
Graham O'Malley
1 year ago
“Had the best experience ever. Phenomenal hosts. Highly recommend the murder mystery!”
Stephen O'Mahony
4 months ago
“Brought my team here for a night and it was an incredible stay! The host Rowan organised a dinner and breakfast for us and we all had a blast.”
Zack O'Rourke
11 months ago
“A beautiful old country house in the heart of rural east Galway, it is a stunning retreat away from the noise of the towns and cities. The hosts were phenomenal, very welcoming!”
Eimhin Hick
1 year ago
“This is an amazing place to stay, really accommodating and welcoming. Food was beautiful, home cooked and healthy but v tasty. Had a ball at this place, really recommend it.”
Alan Ó Riada
1 year ago
“Wonderful house, food and location! Could not recommend it enough. Stayed here with a large group of friends and were expertly looked after.”
Ian Moss
1 year ago
“Brilliant space for events, Rowan is a great host would highly recommend!”
Daniel Hartshorn
10 months ago
“Amazing atmosphere, cozy surroundings, and an easy connection to nature!”
John Margetts
1 year ago
“Amazing house, food and hospitality. Thank you!”
John Hughes
6 years ago
“New owners are fantastic. Laoise and Rowan.”
BC Lynch
3 months ago
“Fantastic place with a wonderful host.”
John Hindley
7 years ago
“Brought my team here for a night and it was an incredible stay! The host Rowan organised a dinner and breakfast for us and we all had a blast.”
Zack O'Rourke
11 months ago
“A beautiful old country house in the heart of rural east Galway, it is a stunning retreat away from the noise of the towns and cities. The hosts were phenomenal, very welcoming!”
Eimhin Hick
1 year ago
“This is an amazing place to stay, really accommodating and welcoming. Food was beautiful, home cooked and healthy but v tasty. Had a ball at this place, really recommend it.”
Alan Ó Riada
1 year ago
“Wonderful house, food and location! Could not recommend it enough. Stayed here with a large group of friends and were expertly looked after.”
Ian Moss
1 year ago
“Brilliant space for events, Rowan is a great host would highly recommend!”
Daniel Hartshorn
10 months ago
“Amazing atmosphere, cozy surroundings, and an easy connection to nature!”
John Margetts
1 year ago
“Amazing house, food and hospitality. Thank you!”
John Hughes
6 years ago
“New owners are fantastic. Laoise and Rowan.”
BC Lynch
3 months ago
“Fantastic place with a wonderful host.”
John Hindley
7 years ago
run away with each other
Tell us your date and your numbers — even if it's just the two of you — and we'll put your Irish elopement together, end to end.