What Leona & Cormac say, July 2026

From the very first time we visited Ballykealey, we had a feeling it was somewhere truly special. We initially viewed the venue during one of their wedding showcases, and from the moment we arrived, we just knew there was something magical about it. Walking around the beautiful manor and stunning grounds, imagining our own wedding day there, we could immediately picture how special it would be. There was a feeling about the place that is hard to put into words, but we knew that Ballykealey House had the potential to make our wedding day truly magical — and it absolutely did.

From the very beginning of our wedding journey right through to the day itself, the experience was amazing. The staff were truly exceptional. Every member of the team was so warm, friendly, professional and helpful, and nothing ever seemed like too much trouble. They made us and all of our guests feel so welcome and went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Having such an attentive and experienced team around us meant that we could completely relax and enjoy every moment of the day, knowing that everything was being taken care of behind the scenes.

Ballykealey House itself is absolutely beautiful, and the grounds are simply stunning. They provided the most perfect backdrop for our wedding photographs, with so many beautiful spots around the venue to capture special memories. Our guests also loved being able to enjoy the gorgeous surroundings, and the atmosphere throughout the day was everything we had hoped for and more.

What made the day even more special was how seamlessly everything came together. From the moment we arrived until the very end of the celebrations, everything felt effortless. The day was filled with love, laughter and so many unforgettable moments, and it truly was everything we had dreamed of.
Looking back now, we are so glad we trusted that feeling we had when we first walked through the doors at that wedding showcase. We knew then that Ballykealey House could be something special, but the reality of our wedding day exceeded anything we could have imagined.

We cannot thank the staff at Ballykealey House enough for all their hard work, kindness and attention to detail. They played such a huge part in making our day the perfect day, and we will always look back on it with the happiest memories.

Photographs provided by Ian Hennessy