Blackwater Castle is one of the most significant heritage sites in Ireland with a history of human settlement extending back some 10,000 years to the Mesolithic period. Today the Castle is a thriving business offering a diverse range of options to both private and corporate guests seeking to enjoy a Medieval Castle on a Castle for rent/private Castle hire basis. The Castle is primarily let on self catering terms so our guests are free to arrange a Castle private party, event, Irish Castle Wedding or Irish Castle vacation with our help, and that best suits their preferences and pockets.  With 9 suites sleeping 23 in the Castle and 47 additional bed spaces in our Courtyard along with 6 reception rooms, a fully equipped professional kitchen and banqueting hall seating up to 150 guests, Blackwater Castle is the perfect location for private unforgettable events in a stunning location.

The Castle has been owned by the Nordstrom Family Trust since 1991 and Patrick Nordstrom and Sheila O'Keeffe are the current caretakers of the Castle charged with ensuring that this significant heritage site is maintained and preserved for future generations by making it a self sufficient thriving business.  The Castle is busy all year round with a variety of social and corporate events in particular Castle Weddings and Castle private parties.  

Patrick and Sheila work very hard at ensuring their guests enjoy their time at Blackwater Castle with the result that we have a coveted 5* star rating on Tripadvisor where we are ranked as the best "Speciality Lodging" venues in Cork (of 77), the third best venue in Munster (of 331), and numerous other accolades including one of the 100 Best Wedding Venues in Ireland for four consecutive years from 2014 (One Fab Day).

We welcome all enquiries as to how this remarkable location can be used for your event.

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