# Ballinlough Castle

> Ballinlough Castle is a 400-year-old Irish castle estate in Co. Meath, Ireland, available for exclusive private and corporate hire. Owned by the same family for 12 generations, it offers unique event and retreat spaces set within 300 acres of woodland, lakes, and gardens.

## Main

- [Home](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie): Homepage introducing Ballinlough Castle as a hidden gem one hour from Dublin, sitting in 300 acres of grassland, woodland and lakes, currently in its 12th generation of family ownership.
- [History](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie/history): Detailed account of the castle's origins dating to 1614, tracing the O'Reilly and Nugent family lineage across 400 years, including architectural additions, penal-era anecdotes, and the castle's ongoing restoration.
- [Contact Us](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie/contact-us): Contact page with email address, postal address, and an enquiry form for general questions about the castle.

## Services

- [Exclusive Hire](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie/exclusive-hire): Full castle and grounds available for exclusive private or corporate hire with a minimum three-night stay; also offers marquee wedding locations from €3,000. Hosts international guests with a focus on traditional country house hospitality.
- [Old Hay Shed](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie/old-hay-shed): Restored 18th-century stable yard space available for corporate getaways, wellness retreats, private dining, exhibitions, and workshops. Features a double-height rustic room, first-floor meeting space, and a fully equipped kitchen.

## Gallery

- [Concerts](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie/gallery/concerts): Photo gallery documenting live concerts held at Ballinlough Castle, featuring past performers including Van Morrison, Kenny Rogers, Tiesto, Nick Cave, Carl Cox, and Pet Shop Boys.
- [Gallery](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie/gallery/gallery): General photo gallery showcasing the castle, grounds, interiors, and surrounding landscape.

## Optional

- [A Fascinating History](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie/news/a-fascinating-history): News article summarising the castle's origins and the unique story of the Catholic Celtic-Irish Nugent family, who have occupied Ballinlough since 1614.
- [The Gloss Magazine](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie/news/the-gloss-magazine): Feature article from The Gloss Magazine in which journalist Catherine Heaney profiles Ballinlough Castle and its owners as it embarks on a new chapter in its 400-year history.
- [Body & Soul 2022](https://www.ballinloughcastle.ie/news/body-soul-2022): Article on the return of the Body & Soul festival at Ballinlough Castle, with a scaled-down capacity of 5,500 tickets and a reimagined direction focused on curation over scale.

## Contact

- Email: info@ballinloughcastle.ie
- Address: Ballinlough Castle, Clonmellon, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 DY77