Weddings at the Castle

Built in the 16^th Century, CIT Blackrock Castle is a boutique wedding venue set in a stunning location overlooking Cork Harbour.

Lovingly restored and steeped in history, CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory caters for bespoke weddings in a warm and relaxed environment.

Enjoy a Virtual Tour of our wedding setup.

The Castle is located only 15 minutes from Cork City Centre or the Jack Lynch Tunnel and has ample parking adjacent to the venue . All our wedding packages include:

Exclusive Venue Hire Exclusive use for you and your guests.
Event Coordinator On-site specialist for advance planning and day-of management.
Red Carpet Arrival For you and your guests, with sparkling wine for the bride and groom.
On-Site Photography Guided access for your photographer to help you create extraordinary shots.

Blackrock Castle Observatory hosts wedding ceremonies, catering for receptions can be arranged with The Castle Café. For more information, please see our brochure or contact info@bco.ie Wedding Brochure Blackrock Castle Our promise to you…

At Blackrock Castle each wedding is designed with full consultation with you. We will be available to you for visits prior to the event to create the perfect setting for your big day. Each wedding is completely individual and you will feel at ease knowing that our wedding coordinator is on hand on your big day to ensure that everything goes without a hitch.

Fireplace Lobby Seats up to 25 people
The Forum Seats up to 100 people

Why not call today to meet with our team and arrange for a visit? Photoshoot Location Package

Blackrock Castle is also available to you as a photoshoot location for your wedding day.

We will welcome you with our red carpet and a glass of prosecco for the bride and groom. From there, we will give your photographer fully guided access to the Castle interior and exterior to create unforgettable wedding portraits using Cork city's best loved castle as your backdrop.