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Bert House

Approached via a long tree lined avenue, Bert  House was built in 1709 by Thomas Burgh and remained the home of his descendants for 200 years. It stands in a scenic location on the banks of the River Barrow within easy reach of Dublin City (approximately one hour’s drive via the N7). Athy 2.5 miles, Dublin City centre 47 miles. 

This wedding venues been extensively restored, retaining many of its original period features and charm.  The main reception rooms are very grand and imposing with very fine plasterwork ceilings, marble fireplaces and mahogany doors with gilded handles.  

There are racecourses at Naas, Punchestown and the Curragh, the centre of the Irish racing and breeding industry.  The River Barrow is a popular cruising river that also links up with the River Shannon cruising system via the Grand Canal.  It runs by the bottom of the Italian garden.  There are championship golf courses at Mount Juliet,The K-Club,The Heritage and Mount Wolseley.

Type of Venue

Function / Ball Room, Marquee

Venue Capacity

Capacity Seated: 80 in house, 300 + in marquee
Capacity Standing: as required

Decor Responsibility

Venue Hire

• Venue Hire

Cost: €from €6,000

Exclusive Use

• Do you have to take venue for exclusive use

Length of time you have to take it for: 2 days

Booking Deposit

• Booking Deposit

Amount: €50%

Midweek Reduction

• Midweek reduction available

Wedding Planning Service

• Wedding planning service offered

Local Church Information

• Wedding blessing possible

• Church nearby

Athy or Ballybrittas (where there is a very beautiful church- Rathadaire)

2 / 3 Day Programme

• 2/3 day programme arranged for guests if needed

Special Welcome

Additional Information

We do not provide the catering but can recommend caterers if required

Information on Location

Nearest Town

Athy
Distance (km): 5
Time Away: 5 mins

Nearest Airport

Dublin
Distance (km): 50
Time Away: 1 hr

Nearest International Ferry Port

Dun Laoghaire
Distance (km): 50
Time Away: 1 hr

Nearest Station

Athy
Distance (km): 5
Time Away: 5 mins

Dublin

Time Away: 1 hr

Waterford

Cork

Killarney

Limerick

Galway

Sligo

Belfast

Athlone

Directions

From Dublin proceed on (M7) motorway towards Monasterevin, take Monasterevin exit and proceed to Monasterevin village. On entering the village TURN LEFT (SIGN Athy / Carlow). Proceed for 7.5 miles along this road and the entrance is on the RIGHT (SIGN Bert House). There are two entrances - the first is for the stud farm - ignore it. Take the second.