Barberstown Castle
Wedding Photography at Barberstown Castle
Straffan, Co. Kildare
Barberstown Castle has been standing, in one form or another, since 1288 — parts of it occupied continuously for over four centuries. Working here as a wedding photographer at Barberstown Castle means moving through three distinct eras in a single afternoon: a medieval keep, an Elizabethan house, and a Victorian wing, each with its own light and its own character.
We've photographed and filmed several weddings hereOur Work at Barberstown
Real photos and video from weddings we've shot here(e.g. Ceremony or Venue Exterior)
A Few Fun Facts
What makes this venue special, from what we've seen behind the cameraThree Centuries of Architecture in One Building
The original 13th-century Castle Keep, a 16th-century Elizabethan house, and an 1830s Victorian wing all sit side by side.
Once Eric Clapton's Home
Barberstown Castle was owned by Eric Clapton from 1979 to 1987, when musicians would gather to play late into the night in the Green Room and Castle Keep.
A 16th-Century Coach House Turned Banqueting Hall
Receptions are held in the Medieval Banqueting Hall, with a private drinks area where a piper often welcomes guests.
The Haggard Bar
A former 15th-century coach house, now a cosy pub with an open fire — popular for next-day wedding parties.
20 Acres of Grounds
Mature gardens and grounds give plenty of quiet spots for couple portraits away from the reception itself.
One of Ireland's Most Continuously Occupied Castles
Each era simply added on to what came before, rather than knocking down and rebuilding.
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