Weddings & Events in Co. Louth

Built in 1727, Ghan House is a 4* AA rated, fully restored, family run Georgian House. It is one of the oldest private houses of its type in Ireland, a tree length from medieval Carlingford with 3 acres of walled mature gardens and 8 acres of horse fields. All of Carlingford’s ancient buildings dating as far back at 1210; from King John’s Castle, the Dominican Friary, the Mint and Taaffe’s Castle are within a 2 minute walk from the front door. The Tholsel, Medieval Carlingford’s old town gate, is just 30 metres from the walls.

The individuality of the house lends itself to weddings, usually on an exclusive use basis, private dining for special birthdays and hen nights, and corporate hospitality – all enjoying the comforts of a private bar, log fires and candlelight. There is also private parking, a charging point for electric cars, a lockable shed for bicycles and two little homes in the stable for dogs (pets are not allowed in the house or bedrooms).

There are eleven bedrooms in total, with three in the main house and eight garden bedrooms. All* eleven bedrooms have roll top bath and separate power shower en-suite (*one ground floor bedroom has easy accessible ‘wet room’ shower). All of the garden bedrooms benefit from mountain views – no road or car park in sight – and are decorated in the same manner as the main house with family antiques and heirlooms. All bedrooms in the main house also benefit from mountain views. The combination of old world charm allayed with modern requirements seamlessly dovetail together to give a thoroughly unique experience.

For smaller weddings, you can hold your civil ceremony followed by dinner in your very own private dining room. Just behind Ghan House is the Heritage Centre which also accommodates ceremonies. Many couples use this beautiful building and guests walk from Ghan House to the Heritage Centre.