Murder mystery weekends · Co. Galway
Murder Mystery Weekend in Ireland, in a Manor of Your Own
A fully-costumed whodunnit written just for your group, from €900 for up to 12 guests, at a private Georgian estate in East Galway.
“Joel actually created a full murder mystery party for us, complete with characters, clues, and a completely decked-out main house.” — Sarah Mulcahy, guest review
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Ballinderry Park runs private murder mystery weekends at its Georgian manor, built around 1740, near Kilconnell, about 35 minutes from Galway city. The mystery costs €900 for up to 12 guests and €75 for each guest after that, and is written for your group alone. Your group sleeps on the estate, eats around one long table and has the hot tub free for the weekend. There are no other tables of strangers and no public show: the house, the plot and the suspects are all yours.
How a Murder Mystery Weekend Works
You book the stay and the mystery together, we write a whodunnit for your group, and on the night everyone plays a part in costume until the killer is named. Groups of up to 20 get the full immersive version.
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Tell us who is coming
Send your dates and group size through the planner. Mention the occasion, whether it is a hen, a 40th or a team away-day, so we know who we are writing for.
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We write it for you
Every mystery here is written for the group booking it. Nobody else has played your plot.
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Arrive and settle in
Friday is for unpacking, a first dinner and the hot tub. We suggest saving the mystery for Saturday night, when everyone has found their feet.
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Costumes on, suspects out
It is a fully-costumed whodunnit, so the house fills with characters. Clues surface, alibis wobble, and accusations fly across the table.
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The reveal
The killer is unmasked before the night is out, and the arguing can carry on in the bar.
Murder Mystery Prices
The murder mystery costs €900 for a group of up to 12, then €75 for each extra guest. That works out at €75 a head for a full group of 12. Accommodation, food and drinks are priced separately.
| Group size | Murder mystery price | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 12 guests | €900 | Full immersive experience |
| 16 guests | €1,200 | Full immersive experience |
| 20 guests | €1,500 | Full immersive experience |
| 30 guests | €2,250 | Interactive storytelling, split into two groups |
Groups of 21 to 30 get an interactive murder-mystery storytelling experience rather than the full immersive one, and any group over 20 is split into two groups so everyone stays in the thick of it.
Plan your weekend
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A Sample Friday to Sunday
A murder mystery weekend here runs Friday to Sunday, because weekend stays are a two-night minimum. Most groups keep Friday easy, play the mystery on Saturday night and wind down on Sunday.
Friday
- Arrive on Friday. Self check-in is possible if people are coming in at different times.
- Rustic dinner (€35 per person) around the long table in the manor dining room.
- First rounds in the hot tub, six at a time, then the Coach House bar.
Saturday
- Breakfast if you want it: Traditional Irish is €18 per person.
- Afternoon activity: cocktail making or a whiskey tasting, €35 per person each.
- Into costume. Select (€45) or Premium dinner with wine (€75), then the murder mystery.
- Post-mortem in the bar, or karaoke in the vintage bar (€10 per person).
Sunday
- A slow breakfast and a last soak in the hot tub.
- Check out, or ask about a late check-out (there may be a fee). Staying Sunday night takes 15% off that night.
Dinners and Add-Ons
Dinner is not part of the murder mystery price, so you choose the level: Rustic at €35, Select at €45 or Premium with wine at €75 per person. The hot tub is free with a direct stay, and you can bring your own drinks with no corkage.
€35 pp
Rustic dinner
A main course plus a starter or a dessert. An easy first night.
€45 pp
Select dinner
A step up for the night of the mystery.
€75 pp
Premium dinner
Includes wine, so the table is sorted before the first accusation.
Popular with murder mystery groups
- Wood-fired hot tubFreeFree when you book direct. Fits six at a time.
- Cocktail making€35 ppA Saturday afternoon session before the costumes go on.
- Whiskey tasting€35 ppAhascragh Distillery is ten minutes up the road if you want to see where it is made.
- Prosecco reception€12 ppA glass in hand as the characters arrive.
- Open bar€40 ppPer person, per night, so nobody is counting rounds mid-interrogation.
- Your own drinksNo corkageBring your own bottles and there is no corkage to pay.
- Slow morning yoga€30 ppIn the gardens on Sunday, for anyone who needs it.
What a Murder Mystery Weekend Costs per Person
For two nights plus the murder mystery, expect roughly €258 per person for 12 guests and €273 per person for 20. Accommodation is €1,100 a night for up to 12 guests, plus €110 per extra guest per night.
| Group (Fri–Sun, 2 nights) | Accommodation | Murder mystery | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 guests | €2,200 | €900 | €3,100 | ≈ €258 |
| 16 guests | €3,080 | €1,200 | €4,280 | ≈ €268 |
| 20 guests | €3,960 | €1,500 | €5,460 | €273 |
| 30 guests | €6,160 | €2,250 | €8,410 | ≈ €280 |
Food, drinks and activities are extra. Add a Select dinner on both nights and a group of 20 comes to about €363 per person. Children aged 3 to 12 stay free, and weeknights are 10% cheaper. Your written quote is the final figure.
Where Your Suspects Sleep
Your group spreads across three buildings. The Manor House and the Coach House each sleep 12 in ensuite rooms, and the glamping village sleeps 16.
Manor House
Sleeps 12The Georgian house where the mystery plays out, with its long dining table, drawing room and five ensuite bedrooms.
Coach House
Sleeps 12Four ensuite bedrooms, including a ground-floor accessible room, plus the kitchen and the bar with a Guinness tap.
Glamping village
Sleeps 16A Mongolian yurt and a canopy tent (three each) and the Safari Bunk House for ten. Not ensuite.
The wood-fired hot tub is free with every direct booking and fits six, so larger groups take it in turns over the weekend.
A Murder Mystery Party House for Every Occasion
The murder mystery suits hen parties, milestone birthdays and work teams. The house is private, so the night can get as loud and as silly as your group likes.
Murder mystery hen party
A hen with a plot. Pair it with the hot tub and cocktail making and nobody has to leave the estate all weekend.
Birthdays and reunions
Thirty friends in costume in a Georgian manor makes for better photos than another restaurant booking.
Team away-days
Interrogating colleagues is surprisingly good for team spirit. Add a yoga morning or a working day in the stables.
Murder Mystery Night in Galway: Getting Here
Ballinderry Park is near Kilconnell and Ballinasloe in East Galway. Galway city is about 35 minutes away by car, Athlone about 30 minutes, Shannon about an hour and Dublin about an hour and a half.
- Galway city
- about 35 min
- Athlone
- about 30 min
- Shannon
- about 1 hour
- Dublin & Dublin Airport
- about 1.5 hours
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“The most beautiful, welcoming place we've ever stayed”
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
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