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Family Gatherings | Corporate | Holistic

A 17th-century farmhouse retreat in the heart of County Laois, where the Irish Midlands open out into gardens, quiet, and space to gather. Fitz of Inch is a self-catering country house built for the people you want around you — whether that's a few friends or your entire extended family. Just an hour from Dublin and 45 minutes from Kilkenny, we're easy to reach from anywhere in the country, yet far enough from the noise to feel like a proper escape.

When you book Fitz of Inch, you and your group have sole access to the entire property for the duration of your stay — every room, every barn, every corner of the gardens, yours alone. It's ideal for groups who want privacy and a place of their own to come together, celebrate and party, with no one else on site. Reunions, big birthdays, hen and stag weekends, retreats — the house is yours from gate to garden. Bookings can be reserved up to twenty-four months ahead, so you can plan the big occasions well in advance.

The Dunamase Barn is built for downtime — table tennis, a fire pit and a BBQ area for long, relaxed evenings together. The wellness barn brings the calm, with a hot tub, sun loungers and yoga mats for slowing right down. And the spacious Sir Hurt Barn, our largest space, gives you room for bigger events and celebrations.

The property is designed so the weather never decides your day. Rain or shine, there's always somewhere to be, which makes Fitz of Inch a true year-round destination for every kind of gathering — family reunions and milestone birthdays, hen and stag weekends, corporate retreats and team-building days that spark real collaboration, golfing getaways, and holistic and wellness retreats. Whatever the occasion, Fitz of Inch flexes to fit it. And to make it effortless, we share a list of trusted local vendors for catering, event setup and activities, so the details are handled and you're free to simply enjoy the place.



We look forward to welcoming you to Fitz of Inch.

The Sir Hurt Barn

The Sir Hurt Barn is an exclusive venue available only with the rental of the Main House or when both properties are booked together. It accommodates 30 to 80 guests using 3 to 5 six-foot round tables and features a sound system, unmanned bar, heaters, drinks fridge, and a cozy lounge cinema area.

Please note: that the barn is not heated however you can add on heaters in the upgrades section of your booking. Please also note it may not retain warmth as effectively in colder weather due to one side being open to the elements.

The Dunamase Barn

The Dunamase Barn is ideal for intimate gatherings, accommodating up to 20 guests with long tables. This communal space includes a table tennis area, a BBQ area, and a fire pit that can host up to 10 people, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for your celebration. Note that if only one property is booked, the barn is shared with other guests.

The Wellness Barn

This inviting space is perfect for relaxation, featuring a four-person spa hot tub, comfortable loungers, and yoga mats, all beautifully adorned with fairy lights. Please note that if you book only one property, this communal barn will be shared with other guests on site if the entire property is not booked out, providing an ideal environment to unwind, enjoy the spa, chill on the loungers, or stretch out on the yoga mats.

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Let Fitz of Inch host your wedding celebrations.

Our 17th-century farmhouse in the heart of County Laois is a romantic, relaxed country venue where you and the people you love have the whole place to yourselves — the house, the barns, the gardens, and days to make it your own.

Just an hour from Dublin, it's easy for everyone to reach and feels a world away once they arrive.

We're a registered venue for legal ceremonies of up to 30 guests, with room for up to 80 to join the celebrations afterwards. Dine and dance in the Sir John Hurt Barn, gather around the fire pit, or take it outdoors under the trees, with marquees and glamping for larger parties.

Your guests can stay on site across the ivy-clad farmhouse and the stone Stables Cottage, and our list of trusted local vendors takes care of catering and set-up.

Whether your style is simply rustic, classic chic, bohemian or vintage, Fitz of Inch is a wedding venue for every season.