Welcome to Lough Cutra Castle

Welcome to Lough Cutra Castle, we overlook the shores of Lough Cutra, our very own private lake. Just a short distance from Galway City and conveniently located to Shannon International Airport we are willing and able to host any event you want. We are available for instance for private parties, gala dinners, weddings, film locations, music festivals and the like. Whatever the event every hiring of the Castle is always on an exclusive basis - when we say exclusive we really mean it.

Irish Castle Weddings, a Lough Cutra Castle Speciality

Fancy a Fairytale Irish Castle Wedding in a historic lakeside setting? Lough Cutra Castle is the location at which to perform your wedding celebrations or any other special events you may have planned. As a venue we are second to none and are utterly unique. Visit our Castle Weddings section to see more information and to view photographs of weddings that have been held at the Castle, in addition look at the testimonials page for any references you may need.

Irish Cottage Rental

We have three self catering vacation and holiday rentals within two of the three courtyards of the Castle - each offers a unique perspective on a beautiful location.  They sleep a variety of numbers and each is unique in layout and character, you could not get much further away from a holiday village than this. For activities in the area drop down the information menu above. Take a look at each cottage's availability calendar to see if your dates are free. Rates are available on request, contact us directly to see if you can get a special deal. Cottage Rental

History of Lough Cutra Castle

Lough Cutra Castle and Estate has a long and varied history with both highs and lows, including famine relief to the billeting of soldiers, a period as a convent and life as a private home. It was designed by John Nash who worked on Buckingham Palace, and was visited by guests such as Lady Augusta Gregory and WB Yeats. The countryside surrounding Lough Cutra contains much evidence of a history dating back hundreds of years. Read more about the Castle's History.

Activities

There are several on site activities at Lough Cutra Estate. We offer pike fishing (fly or spinner) on our private 1000 acre lake - you will be the only boat on the lake allowing complete concentration on the sport at hand. During the season there is also driven pheasant and duck shooting combining an energetic day out with a fine lunch in the Castle. Around the Estate there are a variety of trails offering opportunities for walking, running, cycling, bird watching in unspoilt woodlands and parkland. Within the locality there are numerous activities including hiking, sailing, surfing and golf. For further information see the drop down menus above.