Laois wedding venue scoops awards

Ballintubbert Gardens and House has won two national wedding venue awards.  

The celebrated wedding venue has been crowned as Ireland’s Best Outdoor Wedding Venue, retaining the top spot in this award category for two years in a row. The exclusive historic estate also received an acclaimed Judge’s Choice Award.

Ballintubbert Gardens and House offers lucky couples exclusive use of the property and grounds, luxury glamping and has a boutique festival feel. The 14 acres of organic gardens offer a picture perfect setting for hosting a civil ceremony, or toasting the newly weds at the drinks reception. 

The national SaveMyDay.ie awards showcase the best Irish wedding venues and special places and spaces available for hire for wedding receptions, parties and ceremonies ranging from intimate to larger weddings across a number of awards categories. The awards recognise the top venues in Ireland for their excellence, high quality and unique offerings that make those special days truly special.

From magnificent and romantic castles, festival-feel marquee and glamping venues, family run country houses and sprawling private estates, a landmark literature museum, exclusive Georgian townhouse, lovingly restored historic 18th century chapel, city centre boutique hotels, celebrated restaurants,  panoramic coastal and tranquil shoreside settings, beautiful countryside backdrops and vibrant city locations to host wedding ceremonies and receptions, this year’s SaveMyDay.ie Irish Wedding Venue Award winners showcase the wonderful wide range of wedding venues on offer across our country for couples to choose from and find the perfect place to say ‘I Do’ that suits their preferred style.

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“This year’s deserving winners are located across 13 counties with Kilkenny’s Mountain View taking the top spot in three categories, the most of any wedding venue, including Ireland’s Best Alternative Wedding Venue,  Ireland’s Best Festival  Wedding Venue and an acclaimed Judge’s Choice award,” said Wedding expert and co-owner of SaveMyDay.ie, Shell Holden.  

Four wedding venues received two awards each including Kildare’s exclusive The Abbey, Sligo’s luxury Markree Castle, Laois’ impressive Ballintubbert Gardens and House and West Cork’s family run Fernhill House.  Dublin City’s spectacular MoLI, Museum of Literature Ireland, Kerry’s beautiful coastal venue of Jacks’ Coastguard Restaurant and Laois’ historic estate of Ballintubbert Gardens and House all retained their number one positions for two years running as Best Cultural Wedding Venue, Best Waterside Wedding Venue and Best Outdoor Wedding Venue respectively,” she added.