Set on 100 acres of gorgeous grounds, Virginia Park Lodge is one of Ireland’s most spectacular party venues. Home to Lough Ramor, the wonderful Gooseberry Gardens and a grand selection of celebration suites and private rooms, your party at Virginia Park Lodge will be nothing short of extraordinary.
Whether you’re joining us for a belated wedding celebration, a big birthday party or a special event, Virginia Park Lodge boasts a wealth of amenities, an abundance of space and some truly breathtaking sights during your experience with us.
Unique Party Venues
When searching for an ideal party venue, Virginia Park Lodge stands out as an exceptional choice. This historic venue offers a unique blend of luxury and charm, perfect for any special occasion.
Nestled in the scenic countryside of County Cavan, Virginia Park Lodge provides a stunning backdrop for any event. With its abundant amenities and breathtaking surroundings, the lodge exudes a truly classic elegance and sophistication, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Featuring five distinct rooms available for hire, Virginia Park Lodge caters to a variety of events with the capacity to accommodate up to 500 guests. Each room is designed to offer a personalised and unique experience, tailored to your specific needs:
Meeting Rooms at Virginia Park Lodge
Hosting a meeting at Virginia Park Lodge is a distinctive experience that sets it apart as the best choice for corporate events and meetings in County Cavan. With over 100 acres of space, the Lodge offers gorgeous meeting rooms, each designed to provide a luxurious and productive atmosphere. The attentive and friendly staff ensure that every detail is meticulously planned and executed, allowing your team to focus on the important meeting objectives while still enjoying the elegance and comfort of the surroundings.
As a private hire venue, Virginia Park Lodge provides an all round incredible and unique experience. Onsite, you will find accommodation for corporate events, a tremendous restaurant, and stunning views of Lough Ramor. The lodge's team can help tailor your day to your specific needs, creating a bespoke experience unique to your event. Start the day with important meetings, followed by an exceptional catered dinner prepared by the skilled kitchen team. Alternatively, begin with activities like clay pigeon shooting, conduct meetings over a delicious lunch, and unwind in the evening at your leisure. The versatility and personalised service at Virginia Park Lodge ensure that your experience is not only productive but also memorable and enjoyable.
Meet Room Hire
Virginia Park Lodge offers a variety of exquisite meeting rooms, each providing a unique atmosphere for your corporate event. From large meeting rooms to intimate spaces for important conversation, Virginia Park Lodge tailors to all.
The Taylour Room
Situated at the front of the Lodge on the ground floor, the Taylour Room is flooded with natural light through its three large Crittall doors. The room features grand, tall ceilings, natural colour decor, and a commanding seven-foot fireplace, making it an elegant choice for birthday party venues, wedding receptions and other celebrations.
Capacities:
- Dining Style: 20
- Board Room Style: 20
- Cabaret Style: 24
- Theatre Style: 70
- Standing Receptions: 80
The Marchioness Room
The second largest room in the lodge, the Marchioness Room offers views of the Parterre Gardens and Lough Ramor. It interconnects with The Lounge, providing an extended space for larger celebrations. Picture your nearest and dearest congregated here, dancing, laughing and drinking.
Capacities:
- Dining Style: 60
- Board Room Style: 20
- Cabaret Style: 20
- Theatre Style: 54
- Standing Receptions: 120
The Lounge
Featuring an original fireplace and breathtaking crystal chandeliers, The Lounge is perfect for private dining or drink receptions. Use The Lounge as a base to welcome your guests with a welcome drink before sending them on their way through to the rest of the lodge where music and laughter will guide them through the party.
Capacities:
- Dining Style: 40
- Board Room Style: 20
- Cabaret Style: 12
- Theatre Style: 30
- Standing Receptions: 80
Dickie's Bar
This beautiful marble-top bar, adorned with Richard Corrigan’s personal artwork, includes a cosy nook area with a fireplace and charming lounge seating, making it ideal for relaxed socialising. This spot can accommodate standing celebrations of up to 80 people and is a great hidden spot with lots of charm.
The Pavilion
The Pavilion is an exclusive venue with a private terrace overlooking the Parterre Gardens and Lough Ramor. The Pavilion features beautiful wooden floors, a controlled temperature system, a private bar, bathrooms, cloakroom facilities, and a sound system, making it perfect for large and exciting birthday parties.
Capacities:
- Dining Style: 300
- Standing Receptions: 500
Whether you're planning an engagement celebration, anniversary, private birthday party, or any other special occasion, Virginia Park Lodge has the perfect space to suit your needs.
What’s more, the team at Virginia Park Lodge is dedicated to ensuring your event is as unique as you are. With a range of bespoke services, the team can help you tailor every detail to your specifications. From custom menus featuring seasonal produce to personalised décor, you can create an event that truly reflects your vision.
The Perfect Party Venue
For your next special event, Virginia Park Lodge ensures a truly spectacular and unique celebration surrounded by incredible sights, 100 acres of breathtaking grounds and a fantastic selection of amenities. The Gooseberry Gardens, where fresh produce is grown onsite, provides a farm-to-table dining experience, ensuring everything that is grown in the gardens is savoured by the guests of the Lodge.
Lough Ramor offers a picturesque setting for reflection and stunning photo opportunities, while the adjacent Pavilion allows for dancing and celebrating under the stars with friends and family.
For those extending their stay to enjoy the very best of this exceptional party venue, Virginia Park Lodge offers fantastic daytime amenities, including a nine-hole golf course, Deerpark Forest for gorgeous walks and a tranquil fishing spot, perfect for a weekend of celebrations. The venue ensures your event is private, with a choice of elegant celebration rooms, creating a personalised and intimate experience.
Virginia Park Lodge combines luxurious amenities, stunning natural beauty, and personalised service to create an unparalleled event experience. Whether it's a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or any special occasion, this venue guarantees a memorable and unique celebration.
Dining to match
As one of the most unique party venues, Virginia Park Lodge stands out far beyond just its surroundings. Owned by Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan, the Lodge emphasises the finest ingredients and seasonal fare. The onsite Gooseberry Gardens is the beating heart of the Lodge, providing fresh, vibrant produce that reflects the very best of the current season and showcasing a commitment to sustainability. Guests can witness this process firsthand, observing how ingredients go from ground to fork. Under Chef Corrigan's guidance, the culinary team creates bespoke menus tailored to any event, from exquisite birthday dinners to hearty group breakfasts, accommodating all dietary needs for an inclusive dining experience.
Additionally, the Deerpark Inn is Virginia Park Lodge’s country pub, headed up by Chef Corrigan providing a charming menu of produce, perfectly mixed cocktails and lots of fun to be had.
Conveniently located Birthday Party Venues
If you’re searching for party venues near me, you’ll find Virginia Park Lodge in the heart of Virginia, County Cavan. The Lodge is nestled privately, hidden by Deerpark Forest and the surrounding trees and green space, while also being within easy reach of major hubs such as Dublin an hour away. For those travelling from Northern Ireland, Belfast is a comfortable 1.5 hour car journey away.
If you’re flying over, Virginia Park Lodge is just a 50 minute drive from Dublin Airport and a mere 60 minutes from Dublin city centre. The journey by car will be scenic and relaxed, bringing you directly to the doors of Virginia Park Lodge where you can safely park your car.