An alternative to the conventional wedding venue, Lough Mardal Lodge sits in a unique setting on 90 acres of lakeshore in South Donegal — just 3 hours from Dublin. Our beautifully designed eco roundhouse is the perfect venue for small to medium-sized weddings. The wedding party enjoys full, exclusive use of the entire property for a completely private celebration.
With luxury glamping accommodation on-site and a crackling campfire under the stars, there’s a relaxed, festival feel — while, inside, the Lodge provides a striking and elegant space for your wedding meal and celebrations to follow.
There are no set packages, your special day will be completely personal and bespoke.
Venue Includes
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Full and exclusive use of the entire property for a completely private celebration on a very secluded 90 acre site
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The Lodge roundhouse is a unique and beautifully designed eco-building in which the Reciprocal Room serves as the main function room. Bathed in light if offers panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscape.
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Licensed for weddings with the local civil registrar
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Plenty of outdoor space for a beautiful lake-view ceremony with marquee available if the weather turns
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A fully seated formal dining capacity for 84 people. Capacity can increase for casual dining, e.g. food trucks, grazing stations, etc. up to 120.
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On-site catering facilities with fully-equipped kitchen. List of recommended caterers can be provided or the couple are welcome to bring their own.
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On-site glamping accommodation for up to 22 people in 5 Skydome Yurts and 1 Shephed's Hut. All luxuriously furnished with en suite toilets and fully insulated with wood-burning stoves. There are plenty of additional accommodation providers within a 15 minute drive.
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A stunning natural backdrop with private lakeshore and 90 acres of wildflower meadows, mossy peatland, heather-covered hills offering lake, forest and mountain views. Your wedding photographer will be spoiled for choice.
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A rustically beautiful and informal setting creating a relaxed atmosphere
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Lakeside Sauna & a picturesque Jetty
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Option for a next day catered Gourmet BBQ
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Big open campfire
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Free on-site parking
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Wheelchair-accessible
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A bona fide eco-certified sustainable venue - the Lodge was built from the ground up with sustainability at the forefront of everything, from how it was constructed to the day-to-day running.
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Accessibly remote; distant enough to feel like a hidden gem, yet easy to reach. Based in South Donegal we are just 5 minutes off the N15.
40 minutes from Sligo
2hr15mins from Belfast
3 hours from Galway & Dublin city centres
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Family-run ensuring personal oversight and attention to detail - we are here to assist in whatever way we can in the lead up to your special day.
Our capacity for formal seated dining is 84.
We can accommodate more for casual dining, food trucks or grazing stations.
In peak months minimum stay of two nights is required (or three nights on Bank Holiday weekends). One night weddings are possible November-March.
"Thank you for providing our dream wedding location. We are so grateful for your part in making our wedding so special and seamless.".
Gordon & Marie
"We just wanted to share our gratitude to you both for the incredible experience we had — our wedding day was exactly what we imagined, and more." Niamh & Jack
Wedding Gallery
Anya & Micks' Wedding at Lough Mardal
Video by brightfoxweddingfilms.ie
The Reciprocal Room
The symbolism of reciprocity, interdependence and interconnectedness runs through the essence and soul of the Lodge's main room; from the unique 'reciprocal roof' design where one beam supports the weight of the one above it,
to the support of all the many volunteers during the construction whose hands molded and pressed the mud into the walls,
to all the locally sourced materials (the building literally came from the land around it),
to the building now providing a beautiful space for bringing people together, connecting together and joining together.
"Thank you both for providing our dream wedding location. We couldn't have asked for a better way to mark the occasion and are so grateful for your part in making it so special and seamless." Sarah & Kevin
Location
Located 15 minutes from Donegal Town on the Wild Atlantic Way, the site is spread across 90 acres with two lakes - Lough Acully and the larger Lough Mardal - and stunning panoramic views. The setting is unspoilt and beautiful.
Lough Mardal can be found on Google Maps under 'Lough Mardal Lodge'. It is located just off the N15 road between Donegal Town and Ballyshannon. It is 15 minutes from Bundoran, 40 minutes from Sligo and under 3 hours from Dublin. Directions.
Enquiries : Email info@loughmardal.ie or call Ph 00353 86 0233360