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Barberstown Castle

Straffan, Kildare, Ireland
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About us

Barberstown Castle, a privately owned Country House & Historic Castle is the perfect location for companies and event planners looking for a unique location for an important Corporate Meeting, Event or Private Dinner. We pride ourselves in providing a personal, professional, and attentive service, tailored to your individual needs, with the highest standards of facilities, food and accommodation. Exclusive use and full buy out is available with different capacities in our multiple event space options to offer clients lots of choice onsite all year round. Easily accessible from all major routes (M1, M50, M4, M7), The hotel offers a convenient location just 25 minutes from Dublin airport, ferry port and convenient for people from all parts of Ireland.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1987
Renovated2005
Total meeting space110,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms55
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Failte Ireland
AAA
Discover Ireland
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
* Best Historic Hotel of Europe - Castle Category * 4 Star Hotel - Failte Ireland approved. * 2 Rosettes from AA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
Transportation
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
110,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
678.1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
269.1 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Garden Suite
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1,463.9 sq. ft.
55.8 x 26.2 sq. ft.
39.4 ft.
90
--
90
50
-
48
Barton Suite
678.1 sq. ft.
41.0 x 16.4 sq. ft.
9.0 ft.
24
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24
-
Medieval Banqueting Hall
|
3,229.2 sq. ft.
98.4 x 32.8 sq. ft.
32.8 ft.
280
60
280
200
100
72
200
Edward Smith Boardroom
269.1 sq. ft.
18.0 x 14.8 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
10
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10
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
55
Tax rate
13.5%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 22.18 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Kildare Village
Shopping
35 kms
Nestled within idyllic landscaped grounds, Kildare Village is the perfect luxury shopping destination, just an hour from Dublin.
Kildare Village
Nurney Road
Kildare Town, IE R51 R265
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Maynooth University
University
8 kms
Maynooth University is an internationally recognised institution located 25 kilometres outside of Dublin, Ireland, and is the nation’s fastest growing university. One of four constituent universities of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth University in 2022 ranked # 1 in Ireland in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young University Rankings.
Maynooth University
Maynooth
Co. Kildare, IE
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Dublin Zoo
Recreation
28 kms
Dublin Zoo
Phoenix Park
Dublin 8, IE D08 AC98
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Dublin Airport
Airport
36 kms
Dublin Airport
Swords, Co. Dublin
Dublin, IE K67 X4X5
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National Stud & Japanese Gardens
Park
36 kms
The Irish National Stud belongs to the people of Ireland but prides itself on being enjoyed and appreciated by visitors from all parts of the globe. Nowhere better symbolises all that is great about County Kildare, the beating heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred industry, than the stud, a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens to be found anywhere in the world. For well over 100 years, the pride of Tully has been a working stud farm, its central objective being to produce for Ireland thoroughbreds capable of being crowned champions at home and abroad. In that aim it proved an instant hit with Minoru, one of the first star horses born and raised on the stud’s idyllic land, triumphing in horse racing’s most important contest, the Epsom Derby, way back in 1909.
IRISH NATIONAL STUD & GARDENS
TULLY
KILDARE, IE R51 KX25
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

According to conference contract with the hotel.

Additional details

Why not try something new for your next private event... We have converted an old Coach House building into an Irish Pub like walking into a pub 200 years ago. With open fires and a mix of indoor and outdoor space this area can host up to 150 guests exclusively. We offer bespoke Banquet or Gala Dinners in our Medieval Castle Keep or 16th Century Banquet Hall with or without entertainment supplied depending on your preference. Take a step back in time and watch the history of Barberstown Castle come alive. Your host, none other than the Ghost of Nicholas Barby, who built this Castle in 1288! With haunting music, wonderful costumes and an authentic insight into local history, teamed with our glowing reputation for good food... The Barberstown Castle Medieval Banquet in Ireland is a unique idea for your next Private Gathering.

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Barberstown Castle Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Barberstown Castle's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Barberstown Castle have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Barberstown Castle and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Barberstown Castle's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Barberstown Castle developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Barberstown Castle clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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