Virginia Park Lodge

From the moment we first visited Virginia Park Lodge, we knew it was the place for us. Deirdre, with her warmth, professionalism, and the personal touch that comes from being part of a family-run business, immediately put us at ease. Her expertise and kindness made the decision an easy one.

In the lead-up to our wedding, Deirdre, Margot, and Ciaran were always on hand to look after every detail, ensuring our experience was as stress-free as possible. Every visit to the lodge felt special, and we loved every moment of finalizing the details for our big day. When the day finally arrived, the team at the Lodge orchestrated a weekend that was beyond our wildest dreams—absolutely flawless from start to finish.

We stayed in the Castle the night before and celebrated our second day at the charming Deer Park Inn. Both venues added such a magical touch to the weekend. The Lodge truly felt like our own, and a special thank you must go to Jean, who looked after us throughout the weekend. She made my mother feel like a guest of honor, which was such a lovely touch.

Margot, Ciaran, and Deirdre are true experts in their field, and the day ran smoothly thanks to their impeccable planning and attention to detail. The food and service were five-star, and the high standard continued into our second day at the Deer Park Inn. We were so happy to stay for the extra day because we simply didn’t want to leave! The Deer Park Inn, with its charming Irish pub ambiance, stunning decor, and delicious food, was the perfect way to round off our celebrations.

We cannot recommend Virginia Park Lodge enough to anyone planning their special day. Thank you to the entire team for making our wedding weekend an absolute dream come true!

We got married at VPL on 20/04/24. From the day we viewed the place in March 2023, we fell in love and Ciaran and Margot could not have done more for us. They really put us at ease. This was so important to avoid any worry on the lead up and on our special day, especially being a type A bride like myself who worries! They took care of absolutely everything and we had an absolute ball. We had our day 2 at the lodge too. We are still getting raving reviews from all our friends about how nice the place was, how good the staff were and how good the food was. Jean, Ciara and Silo run a tight shift and absolutely no one was left wanting for anything. All we need now is to be invited to a wedding at VPL so we can enjoy it all over again. Thanks so much guys and we hope to see you both soon! Hayley & John x

The service provided by Deirdre and Kieron was impeccable. They took all the stress away on the day and made it made it so memorable and were always there to help when required. I could recommend VPL more.

Virginia Park Lodge was the wedding venue of our dreams. We attending an initial scheduled wedding showcase appointment and was immediately sold, but not by the luxurious, stylish venue and detailed interiors, or by the beautiful gardens and grounds, or by the delicate and delicious gourmet afternoon tea and treats. It was the team that got won us over and helped make the final decision for us.

The guided tour by Jean, and the constant greetings and little chats we had with the staff made us feel welcome and at ease. Everyone on-site had a positive, excited and energetic buzz. During our subsequent visits, we were delighted to see the team each time, and even more so when even the house-keeping staff remembered our names, and chatted to us like friends or family. The genuine attention to detail and sense of home-coming was what we hoped for when choosing our wedding venue. And VPL really delivered that feeling of warmth.

Brainstorming sessions with Ciar?n, Ciara, Edson and Deirdre were always invaluable. They really encouraged us with our ideas, and provided guidance and support to realise our vision for the big day!

As self proclaimed foodies we must admit that the food was incredible. Being massive fans of Richard Corrigan we always knew that the food would be great, but even still it really blew us away! Chef Eoin and the team really went above and beyond. We loved our tours of the vegetable patch and poly-tunnels, and I really appreciate the lengths they went to ensure our guests with food requirements were well looked after. Our friends could not believe how well they were catered for, and have not experienced this high level of standard outside of Dubai! Which I believe is a compliment. We are even considering printing photographs of the food for our wedding book. Special mention to Tjaart for the immaculate service and the attention to detail throughout. He really listens to what we wanted to achieve and always came back with great problem solving ideas! He was one of many MVPs.

Thank you to Catherine for keeping us calm and organised during the lead up to the wedding and noting all our requests!

If possible, we recommend doing the night before rehearsal family banquet - it was really worth it! Again, the food was fabulous. But not only that, we felt the night before rehearsal really allowed us to relax and ease into the big day ahead, and gave us time to have more intimate moments with our closest friends and family. Again, highly recommend!

We cannot wait for our future visits to Virginia Park Lodge to celebrate anniversaries and many more important milestones.

Best wishes,
April and Andrew
(11.11.22)

We had our dream wedding in Virginia Park Lodge. They're attention to detail on the day was incredible. Ciaran in particular was amzing to deal with.

Everything was fabulous on the day. We did not know until three weeks before the wedding that the manager had changed and only found out because I phoned. We did meet before the big day and I was reassured and was given lots of time. I did not meet a manager upon check out which was disappointing as we did not and still not receive a final breakdown of costs, etc. On the day, the staff and service were amazing. Particularly, the waitresses were so friendly. The meal was outstanding and the decor at Christmas was like a fairytale. It was a fabulous venue for our wedding and I only wish I could taste the meal again!

We had the most amazing wedding. The staff are all so professional and the venue is spectacular!

As soon as we walked into the lodge we knew this was the venue for us. Everything about it is incredible, it looks and even smells amazing, the grounds are gorgeous to explore, and all the rooms, including the cute woodland huts, are lovely. The staff and level of service we received on the weekend cannot be faulted. It was a real pleasure to work with them and we were made to feel very at ease. From breakfast to dinner, the food was all FANTASTIC. We have had so many guests tell us how much they enjoyed it and how sad they were to leave - we just want to do the whole thing again!

It has been quite a few weeks now and we are still in awe of the most incredible wedding we had at Virginia Park Lodge, which well and truly surpassed all our expectations. It is a stunning place; nestled in the woods, overlooking a tranquil lake, we fell in love with The Lodge instantly. Over the months of our wedding planning we paid quite a few visits to Virginia Park Lodge, always warmly welcomed, treated to coffee and homemade shortbread and tours of the beautiful grounds. We had seen Virginia Park Lodge in all seasons. The house and grounds always look exquisite whether there is frost on the ground, sun shining, or in the case of our wedding day, dreaded rain as, if anything, this only intensified the homely feeling of The Lodge. Its? exclusivity allows you to feel that the place is your own, an elegant home where Irish hospitality is shown at its best.

As a family of foodies, we were certainly drawn to the outstanding reputation Richard Corrigan has garnered for exceptional and considerate food. It came as no surprise that each meal was mouth-watering, unforgettable and the likes of which would be hard-pressed to find at any other wedding venue in the country.

As a hands-on/ Pinterest enthusiastic bride, I was self-assured going into our wedding of the visual aesthetic we were creating but was not expecting the overwhelming, magical feeling stepping into the Lodge and later a full Pavilion of buzzing guests taking their places under twinkling lights. The excitement was palpable. The magic of Virginia Park Lodge is owing not only to its beauty and high standards but to a truly remarkable team of people. It can take days or even weeks for all the stories of their kindness and attention to detail to trickle back to you from guests. We cannot put into words how grateful we are to each and every member of the team; Jean, Sophie, Ray, Hilary and particularly our wedding co-ordinator Ciar?n Whelan-Siqueira. Ciar?n is exceptional, there is just no other way to describe him. His impeccable style, class and professionalism are second to none. He has a fantastic charm and charisma that made each moment of planning and the day itself such a pleasure for us, our families and all our guests. Ciar?n truly made our wedding celebrations extraordinary!

Virginia Park Lodge will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We will be taking every opportunity to visit for lunches, dinners or any upcoming event in their calendar, to relish in the happiest of memories we now hold.

Virginia Park Lodge is a dream! We loved our special day there in August 2019 - between the food, the gorgeous accommodations and amazing lodge interior you couldn't ask for more. Ciaran is incredible - he made us feel so at home and was so attentive to all of our needs for the 3 days. Ray behind the bar is wonderful too! Our guests loved every minute. Couldn't recommend it more!

We viewed a couple of venues for our wedding in August and we loved Virginia Park Lodge as soon as we arrived. Kate Carolan showed us around and she and Deirdre Corrigan were lovely to deal with throughout the whole process. The idea of having the place to ourselves on the day and be able to accomodate all of our guests overnight was a big plus for us. We also really loved the outdoor setting and the pavilion is just beautiful. The location of the band (tucked away behind a curtain for set up) and the fact that the bar is in the same room was also a plus compared to other venues. Without doubt the highlights on the day were the exceptional service from the VPL team - they thought of everything and were so pleasant too, and of course the food! I would highly recommend Virginia Park Lodge as a wedding venue. If we were to do it all again, we'd certainly return

Firstly the venue is beautiful and has spectacular views its a very romantic venue and you are made feel it's your home for the wedding but of course the team always make the difference.
Some highlights for the team: Steve was instrumental on the day thank you for being there for us, ensuring the day went smoothly. You were seamless at being there but your presence not being noticed, you are an absolute pro and I couldn't imagine the day going as well.
Keiran, was so kind and a support to me throughout the day and you have a very special way of making everyone feel relaxed in your presence.

Eoin the chef and his team presented beautiful food,They absolutely surpassed our (sky high) expectations and the food was commented by our guests as being the best they have had !
Hilary, is some woman,Your passion, energy and creativity is remarkable. You went above and beyond for us I won't forget this.

Last but not least Deirdre I would rarely used the word ?perfect? but our wedding day was and VPL were absolutely apart of this. The venue is the best Ireland offers and I have been to many ! I would highly recommend each future bride visit VPL..

We organised a super complex international destination wedding over 3 days and Virginia Park Lodge, and the staff, made it all come together perfectly. Ciaran and Deirdre were instrumental in ensuring everything went smoothly into and on the day, working closely with our exceptional wedding planner Amy Shannon. As we were organising an Indian wedding, there were certain idiosyncratic requests that Ciaran and Deirdre were very accommodating with. Hillary did an exceptional job of making one of the most beautiful wedding canopy, using the tree trunks as pillars and fresh flowers to decorate. It is a real plus having an in house florist at the venue who really understands how to maximise the wow factor.

The grounds are stunning, and extend over 100 acres and meant there was always somewhere to explore for our guests. We held different parts of the wedding in different parts of the venue, from the Lavender Garden, to the Sunken Garden to the Polytunnel to the magnificent house itself ? it really does feel like four venues all rolled into one. The whole experience felt elegant and high end without feeling stuffy. It felt cosy and intimate which is exactly what we wanted. For us, we especially looked to a venue where the vast majority of our guests could stay on site, and VPL were able to accommodate 100+ people which allowed for a more intimate and fun weekend for everyone. The major selling point of VPL is the food, and having Richard Corrigan able to fly in to cook for us and our guests was one of the most unique and enjoyable talking points. I think every one of the guests left having their mind blown in every sense of the word!

Firstly I want to start by saying how beautiful this venue is. The grounds are stunning and the lodge itself is luxurious and homely, we especially loved having the fires on around the lodge. We couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect wedding venue.
The staff were fantastic from start to finish. Chris looked after us whilst we were there, he was friendly, organised and ensured that the whole weekend ran smoothly. He listened to what we wanted and helped us decide on the best way to do things...he sure knows his stuff! The bar staff were great, especially Ray who remembered everyone's drinks. They were really accommodating and played my music on all 3 nights. Jean looked after me on the wedding day and she was so calm and lovely and was on hand to bring us anything we needed.
All our guests commented on how delicious the food was throughout the weekend, from breakfast, to the wedding day to the bbq the day after. The guests also commented on how smoothly the day ran, the timings ran to perfection and the whole day was seemless. Nothing we asked was too much trouble. I honestly couldn't fault this as a wedding venue, if you want the wedding of your dreams, this is the place!

We cannot recommend Virginia Park Lodge highly enough. Our wedding was a dream - the staff were wonderful - friendly + professional + everything ran so smoothly. To say the food was exceptional, is an understatement. Lots of our guests said it was the best banquet food they had ever eaten (that shellfish consomme - total wow!) The venue is stunning, the service impeccable and we couldn't have asked for anything more.

We were drawn to Virginia Park Lodge by the exclusive use of the venue for the day and the beautiful house, grounds and reception.

The staff on the day were incredible, everything was taken care of without us needing to even think of it. We couldn't thank Deirdre, Nick and the whole staff for the ease of the day.

We would not hesitate to recommend the venue

We had an absolutely stunning time in VPL. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the whole place seemed like a fairytale. I have not heard one bad thing so far from any of our guests and in fact we repeatedly had people telling us that VPL was the best wedding venue they had ever been to.
We had a rehearsal dinner the night before which was beautiful and the way the table and room was set up was truly something to behold.

The staff in VPL were all so friendly but a special mention is due to the barman Ray who was an absolute gentleman and was still so pleasant when people were ordering drinks at 4am!

The meal at the reception was first class and while there was no choice on the menu all dietary requiements were met.

VPL has grown and developed hugely since we first booked the venue almost 18 months ago. When we booked, very few of our friends and guests had really heard of the venue so we feel like we are extremely lucky that we had our wedding in Ireland's best kept secret! Would recommend to any future couples for a 5 star experience

Virginia Park Lodge was everything we wanted for our wedding and more. Almost a year on and our guests still rave about Richard Corrigan's food, especially the beef wellington. One of the main reasons for choosing the venue was the fantastic high-quality but hearty food that Richard cooks and the fact that all the produce is either grown in the gardens or sourced locally.
Deirdre, Bl?ith?n and all the staff were more than helpful from the very first day we went to view the house and were happy to help with any requests we had, nothing was ever an issue.
When we drove up the tree-lined avenue of the Lodge on our wedding day we could relax as we knew the team had everything in hand. The Lodge itself is beautifully restored and guests loved mingling, relaxing and later partying in the reception rooms of the house. The shepherds huts provided a unique stay for some of our friends while older guests loved the downstairs family wing in the main Lodge.
The only downside is we had to leave when it was all over!

Outstanding venue with top quality food and service

The most amazing venue with wonderful staff. We cannot say enough about the lodge. It surpassed all our expectations. Deirdre is the most amazing coordinator/manager/planner. She made everything so easy for us on the day. The food is outstanding and over a year later people still talk about it all the time. Stunning venue, worth every penny. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Virginia Park Lodge is a dream wedding location. The excellent food, idyllic setting and outstanding service with attention to detail from.every staff member, this venue will make your day even more special.

Excellent venue - fantastic experience from start to finish.

Genuinely VPL was amazing from start to finish! The venue is obviously stunning and the food is incredible but it was the staff that made our wedding weekend! Deirdre Corrigan was amazing on the day and throughout the planning process, nothing we wanted was trouble or an issue! Our friends and family had a really great time which was our main priority for our wedding. I couldn't recommend Virginia park lodge enough :)

Fantastic and highly recommended. Exquisite food, brilliant customer service and stunning scenery. Just loved it!

We knew this would be a special place from the minute we drove through the gates. We have so many good things to say about Virginia Park Lodge and its wonderful staff. It was exactly the venue we were looking for - classy but with a relaxed atmosphere, somewhere with character, somewhere that served amazing food and offered an incredible service. Our guests have raved about this magical place ever since. Deirdre, Karine and the team were wonderful to work with - full of energy and enthusiasm - nothing was ever too much trouble and they made you feel that you were the only couple having a wedding in their venue (even though we know they had one every week). Words cannot describe how incredible Richard's food was the entire weekend. You don't often see a Beef Wellington being served to over 130 people to such a high standard. The flowers prepared by Hilary were so beautiful - we were over the moon with them. We had such an amazing time here and we will hold the fondest memories of our special day with family and friends in Virginia Park Lodge forever. Thank you!

Richard's team at VPL are professional, efficient and friendly. Since our wedding we have had countless comments from our guests saying not just how amazing the venue was and how the food surpassed even the highest expectation but how every guest was made to feel superbly welcome at this unique venue.
We are so pleased we selected Virginia Park Lodge, they really did give us a perfect day. We can't recommend them highly enough.

We were extremely fortunate to have chosen Virginia Park Lodge for our wedding venue and am very glad that we did. The team could not have been more helpful in both the build up to and over the wedding weekend. The venue itself was superb and we had so many compliments on the quality of the food and service not only for the wedding feast itself, but the family feast the evening before, the bar-b-que on Sunday and breakfasts each day - it was really first class.

The venue itself has undergone major refurbishment and the quality of rooms and furnishings in the main lodge were of a very high standard. While there is ongoing work to do in the cottages, it is clear that the commitment and ongoing investment by the owners will make this one of the best wedding venues in Ireland!

The grounds are lovely and provide a great setting for photographs including the fabulous views over the lake, The option of having an outdoor service in the Lavender Garden is also a nice feature but the fact that the whole venue is located within a working organic vegetable farm that provides the very freshest ingredients as part of the wedding feast, grown and hand picked on site, is really something quite unique.

I would recommend Virginia Park Lodge without hesitation! Its a very special place

Spectacular in every way.. Cant recommend it enough.
The whole experience was amazing. The food was fantastic and considering the size of our guest list it was quiet the achievement to maintain the standard throughout.
The setting is breathtaking and the service is to match.
I have no reservations on recommending VPL to any bride