Castle Leslie Estate, Co. Monaghan

1. Meetings, incentives,
conferencing & events

2. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
32
Within 80 minutes of two international airports
and set in tranquil surroundings which block out
distractions from the outside world, our estate offers the
perfect environment for learning and creativity and is
the ideal place to reward staff. Our glamorous backdrop
offers a stunning location for events which create
memories that will last a lifetime.
With our 1,000 acres, woodlands, lakes and variety of onsite
facilities and estate activities you are spoilt for choice to think,
brainstorm and team build. Choose between the majestic Castle
setting, the more traditional Lodge facilities or the seclusion of the
Old Stable Mews.
We cater for delegates from 2 to 280 and for gala dinner events
of up to 260 guests in our Pavilion marquee. We have a total of 126
guestrooms on the estate.
We understand the importance of personal and efficient service.
Our dedicated events team will co-ordinate your entire experience
from start to finish. Our team is flexible, professional and helpful.
We will take care of all the details so you can get on with your work.
We can manage your technology - broadband and multimedia
requirements for you and co-ordinate meals and activities when you
want and as you want. Our 20mb WiFi is guaranteed for upload and
download and is complimentary to all our guests. For large events we
can offer client’s burstable bandwidth to increase our bandwidth up
to 100mb (advance notice and additional costs are involved).
However unusual your ideas, we’ll do our best to realise your vision.
Castle Leslie Estate
the perfect rural location for meetings,
incentives, conferences and events
“In the long history of
humankind (and animal
kind, too) those who learned to
collaborate and improvise most
effectively have prevailed.”
Charles Darwin

3. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
54
Conveniently located between two major
international airports, Castle Leslie Estate is just
80 minutes from Dublin and 60 minutes from Belfast.
Castle Leslie Estate is located off the N2 just 10 minutes north
of Monaghan Town and 15 minutes from Armagh City.
Nestled within the village of Glaslough, the village name
is derived from the Irish translation ‘calm or green lake’. Our
picturesque, magical township is filled with impressive historical
and architectural features, beautifully stone cut period buildings
and a unique, vibrant and welcoming community.
There is something for everyone. You’ll find a host of spectacular
attractions that will cater for your every wish including shopping,
dining, pampering and relaxing or action packed activities for the
more adventurous. The choice is yours.
Satellite Navigation Coordinates
Latitude 54.31821
Longitude -6.89582
Garmin Loc8 code G6E-22-5TK
Sixty minutes from Belfast,
eighty minutes from Dublin,
and a million miles from anywhere...
Donegal
Enniskillen
Dublin
& M1
Dundalk
Newry
Cavan
Monaghan
Emyvale Caledon
Omagh Belfast
Lisburn
M1
A3
N12
N53
N54
A5
N2
N2
N2
A28
A4
A1A4
Castle Leslie/
Glaslough
Armagh
Belfast
Armagh
133km
88km
Dublin
Castle Leslie
Glaslough

4. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
76
Tranquil surroundings...superb food...attentive
service. They all make Castle Leslie Estate the
perfect location for your next event. Step inside the
gates of Castle Leslie Estate and all distractions from
the outside world disappear. Within our 1,000 acres we
offer the 5 star Castle, the 4 star Lodge, the Old Stable
Mews and Village Cottages, a world class equestrian
centre, one of the finest spas in Ireland, delectable
dining in Snaffles Restaurant and Conor’s Bar and a
whole host of activities and country pursuits to satisfy
every guests desire.
Welcome to our hidden
corner of Ireland…
Capacity
Please allow us to briefly outline an overview of our delegate
capacities in each of our private spaces available for your next event.
**The Oriel Room has an arch in the centre of the room and on one side the floor
area is 37.3m2 and on the other side the floor area is 37.5m2, thus a total floor area
of 74.8 m2 for this room.
***A partition can be used to reduce the size of this space to suit smaller numbers
Yet to Restore
All these properties form the final
phase of the Castle Leslie
restoration project which
commenced in 1991.
Dinkin’s Lodge
Dawson’s Lodge
The Gothic Lodge
Garden and Gate Lodge
Gamekeepers Lodge
Victorian Laundry
Famine Wall
The Old Farmyard
The Famine Wall
This 41
⁄2 mile wall was part of a famine relief project by the family who cancelled rents and built soup kitchens. All the crews building the wall
were paid and fed. After this terrible time finally passed, the local people built the monument in Glaslough Village. We are planning to raise
funds for the restoration of the wall as it tells the stories of Irish and social history and of the many lives affected by it. Local rumours are that
it wasn’t built to keep the poachers out but to keep the eccentric Leslie family in.
Rookery
Home to around 25,000 rooks and
starlings who put on an amazing display
over the lake every sunrise and sunset
from Autumn to late Spring.
Tullyree/The Golf Course
This 100 acre field was due to become a
golf course in 1968 designed by Robert
Trent Jones Snr but was abandoned due
to the break out of the troubles. It is now
home to most of the cross-country fences
where horses rule!
The Integrated Wetlands
This is nature’s solution to natures problem. This
area is made up of 5 ponds, some being the old ice
ponds and over 25 species of flora and fauna. It is a
delightful area to wander. To find out more about
how this works, there is an information point here.
Horse Pond
Where the farm and carriage horses were
brought for a long drink on their way home
from a hard days work.
Pinetum
A Pinetum is an arboretum but specifically
planted with pines. These woods are dotted
with amazing specimens for you to spot
including the King and Queen - a pair of
specimen Sitka firs that stand over 120 ft tall.
Big Woods
This is part of the ancient
woodlands of Truagh and is
home to our 200 deer and
the Rookery.
The Old Farmyard
A working farmyard with
machines and livestock.
(Private: no public access)
The Estate... walks, trails and locations for residents of Castle Leslie Estate.
The Walled Garden
Built in the 1850’s as a kitchen garden, this was one of the most beautiful walled gardens in the
country. The restoration plan is now underway in terms of planning and raising funds. The aim is to
restore this garden as a working garden but also as a teaching garden with a coffee shop.
Suggested Walks
Times are from The Lodge walking at a lazy pace. Please read the guidelines overleaf before
heading out on your walk, as your safety is our prime concern.
1. Wetlands (30 - 45 minutes) - Wander around the wetlands and old ice ponds. This is
where they cut ice from in the early Victorian times to store for use in the Castle.
2. The Lake Shore (1 hour) - From the Castle, gently stroll down the lawns and Lime
Avenue, round to the lake shore for the best views of the Castle and to watch the horses
jumping through the lake. Do bring your camera!
3. Around Kilvey (11
⁄2 hours) - Walk down past the Castle, down the lawns and turn right
past the Old Stable Mews. Head straight for Kilvey lake, round the lake and home again.
4. Lawns and Green Lane (1 hour) - Walk down the lawns. Turn left at the end for the
Gothic Lodge, left down the Green Lane and home again. Watch out for galloping
and jumping horses on the Green Lane.
Lakes:
The Green Lake (Glaslough)
This great lake is a mile long and over 70ft deep full of monster pike and magical Herons.
It is filled by two deep springs. This is where we get our own bottled water.
Dream Lake
The lake got its name from the fact that it was once impossible to get to and only glimpses of
it could be caught. The crannog here is a very early celtic settlement.
Kilvey Lake
This is a very deep lake full of cannibal trout and surrounded by fairies.
13630 Leslie Walking map_Layout 1 27/02/2012 11:42 Page 1
Room Name
Floor
Layout
(m2
)
Theatre
(Nos.)
Boardroom Classroom U-Shaped Dining
The Lodge
Oriel 74.8 ** 35 24 24 20 60
Skelton 31.8 - 12 – – 12
The Old Stable Mews
The Courtyard
Suite
38 35 24 24 20 –
The Castle
Billiard Room 80 38 36 32 60
Library 25 20 – 18 –
Conservatory 35 – – – –
Gallery 85 44 – 44 75
The Dining
Room
– – – – 30
The Castle Pavilion
Room Name Floor Layout (m2
) Theatre (Nos.) Cabaret U-Shaped Dining
The Pavilion 360 *** 260 140 65 260

5. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
98
The Castle exudes old world grandeur, offers complete respite
from the world and is the perfect setting in which to hold your next
meeting or event. It is a truly private retreat free from distractions
and intrusions of the outside world.
For small to medium sized meetings, choose from the Library,
Gallery or the Billiard room, or for larger meetings and events for
up to 280 people we have the Castle Pavilion located in the fountain
garden of the Castle overlooking the stunning Glaslough Lake.
Rooms suitable for small residential meetings are in abundance
at the Castle. Choose from The Library or The Billiard room for an
intimate meeting. For larger events utilising the Pavilion, rooms
suitable for casual breakout sessions are plentiful. Delegates can
brain storm in the magnificent Drawing Room with its grand piano
and famous De La Robbia fireplace, they can be inspired in the
hand painted Blue Room, divide and conquer into small groups in
the Long Gallery, or if floods of natural daylight is what’s needed we
have The Conservatory.
There’s little chance of anyone going hungry at the Castle. Private
dining options include a group dining experience on The Club Table
in The Gallery, a Gala Banquet in the Castle Pavilion, a stand up
buffet in the Long Gallery, or perhaps a much civilised Afternoon Tea
experience in the Blue Room or Conservatory.
The Castle
Authentic interiors and
old style hospitality...

6. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
1110
6100
11400
the gallery
The works of art in this room are many. Sometimes it is
the artwork hanging on the walls, sometimes it’s the sumptuous
dinners that are served and all too often it’s the results from the
strategic meetings that are held here. All the time however, they are
masterpieces.
The Gallery is a beautiful and very adaptable room at the Castle.
It is traditionally home to the Club Table; one elegant dining table
that seats up to 44 guests for a very special dining experience.
Alternatively for a formal banquet The Gallery dines up to 75 guests
for lunch or dinner. Equally idyllic for a meeting; The Gallery
transforms to a conference location for up to 85 delegates providing
a most unique location for a symposium.
The Gallery
An audience awaits…

7. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
1312
The Billiards Room was once home to the Castle’s billiards table,
thus the name, but it was decided it was such a shame to restrict
this exquisite room only for sport, and so we moved the billiards
table to another room to allow this stunning location to be used for
meetings, events and fabulous dinner parties.
Wander into this room on a non event day and you’ll discover
a delightful setting in which to read a book or enjoy a drink as its
many comfortable sofas, chairs and individual pieces of furniture
invite you to respite. However, like so many of the charming rooms
in the Castle, this room was also made to entertain or perform as
the backdrop for a successful meeting.
Accommodating up to 80 delegates for a conference, The
Billiards Room can also host a dinner for up to 60 people superbly.
The Billiards Room
Not just for sport.…
10406
2125
7250 billiards room

8. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
1514
6100
7600
the library
Home to a collection of the most unusual assortment of
books, The Library at the Castle is an inviting and relaxed room
located just next to The Billiards Room. Often used as a breakout
room from The Billiards Room or as a pre dinner drinks location,
this convivial room can be set for a meeting in its own right for up
to 25 guests.
With shelves and shelves of leather bound books, historical
records and even some modern novels, this enchanting room can
transform into an environment of learning with simple ease.
The Library
Culturally curious…

9. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
1716
25300
5900
3650
Entrance
Entrance
The Billiard Room
The Library
the long gallery
This room is aptly called The Long Gallery as it is a gallery
that is extremely long! In addition, it is also a very resourceful
room. It is where the lead up to the exquisite dining in the
Pavilion takes place offering a fabulous drinks reception. It is
where clients use as an exhibition space to showcase their latest
product. It is where delegates come to break out and brainstorm in
little pockets of groups within its alcoves. It is also where morning
and afternoon tea and coffee breaks are served for conference
delegates. The possibilities are plentiful in this very versatile and
very, very long gallery!
The Long Gallery
The clue is in the name…

10. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
1918
24272
15196
Bar
the pavilion
Located in the fountain garden of the Castle , the Pavilion
is a splendid marquee ballroom that can accommodate up to 280
people. Complete with a dedicated kitchen, stunning chandeliers
and its own private bar, this magnificent room is perfect for large
meetings, events and gala dinners.
The Pavilion is an inspirational setting for a meeting during the
day due to the abundance of natural daylight and the mesmerising
views of the woodlands and Glaslough Lake.
When night draws in, the Pavilion changes into a dramatically
different setting. This breathtaking room transforms into a
spectacular backdrop for an evening event. The lights are dimmed,
the candles are lit, the sound of laughter, music and conversation fills
the air and the wine is poured to accompany the most delicious dishes
ever served to your guests.
The Castle Pavilion
Overlooking Glaslough Lake…

11. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
2120
The Lodge is our award winning four star hotel, set in a
picturesque cut-stone stable courtyard. This enchanting building
has been lovingly restored and imaginatively decorated retaining its
period features and original character.
Located at the entrance to the Estate the Lodge exudes an
atmosphere of conviviality and comfort. Buzzing with activity,
there’s always something going on at the Lodge.
There are two main meeting and event rooms at the Lodge;
The Skelton and The Oriel Room. There is also an abundance of
nooks and crannies and common areas in which to break out to or
work alone in private. The meeting rooms and event spaces in The
Lodge are purpose built making it a more traditional setting for
conferences and forums, however each have all of the character and
charm of a gorgeous country house event location.
Dining options in The Lodge are in abundance. Groups can
dine privately in the Oriel Room, complete with its own bar and
dance floor. Enjoy traditional style home cooking in Conor’s Bar or
relish in the delights that await in the 2AA Rosette award winning
Snaffles Restaurant.
The Lodge
Victorian charm with
every modern convenience…

12. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
2322
6780
5560
oriel
formal
dining
With its dramatic high ceiling, divine archway, sash windows
and discerning fireplace; The Oriel Room was built to have
company. Be it a serious conference with AV technical support, a
room to showcase a prestigious product launch or venue to host
a significant lunch or dinner, The Oriel Room creates the perfect
ambiance, whatever the occasion.
The Oriel Room is entirely self contained with its own private bar.
Its authentic hard wood floors make the perfect dance floor for merry
making. But on a more serious note, The Oriel Room plays regular
host as a business platform for important gatherings and assemblies.
This attractive private room can cater for up to 35 people for a
business meeting or 60 people for private dining. It also has a pre
function drawing room called The Ross, just next door.
The Oriel Room
Some rooms were made to entertain…

13. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
2524
6000
5300
Private
skelton
Like the ‘Knights of the Round Table’ guests of The Skelton
convene on one magnificent round mahogany table. This striking
meeting room with an exquisite high ceiling, warm period decor and
elegant sash windows is a popular choice for boardroom meetings.
Located adjacent to the Oriel Room, The Skelton can be used
as a breakout room for a larger event taking place on the Estate.
An abundance of natural daylight floods into this room, however
equally gorgeous this room candle lit can embrace a dinner party
for up to 12 guests for a special occasion.
The Skelton
Distinguished and refined…

14. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
2726
Tucked away amidst the Old Stable Mews in a hidden corner
of the estate, the Courtyard Suite is the ideal location for a meeting
that requires total privacy and no distractions or intrusions. Clients
frequently host accommodation for their delegates at the Old
Stable Mews and use the Courtyard Suite as their meeting location
meaning that this secret crook of the estate is entirely theirs.
The Courtyard Suite is a bright and airy room. Breakouts often
take place in the courtyard gardens amidst the Mews on clear days.
You could hear a pin drop in this part of the Estate; it’s that peaceful!
The Courtyard Suite
Secluded and private…

15. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
2928
The Castle
The Castle, rich in unspoilt rural splendour and breathtaking
artefacts, offers complete respite from the rest of the world.
A haven of tranquillity, you won’t find televisions, radios, or
minibars within the bedrooms. The Castle features 20 unique
bedrooms each dramatically different, tranquil and calm.
The Lodge
The Lodge, our charming country house has 29 bedrooms, each
one remaining true to the building’s original structure. The
Lodge is always buzzing with activity and houses the Victorian
Treatment Rooms, The Equestrian Centre, Conor’s Bar and
Snaffles Restaurant.
Luxurious Homes
At Castle Leslie Estate we also have the luxurious Old Stable
Mews and Village Cottages. In total we have 12 two bedroom
Old Stable Mews and 12 four and five bedroom Village Houses
decorated beautifully and equipped to the highest standard.
Accommodation
A room of one’s own…
The estate is home to some of the most unique and
enchanting accommodation on one of Ireland’s
most breathtaking estates. Unlike most resorts, Castle
Leslie Estate boasts a variety of accommodation to suit
all tastes and offers a total of 126 guestrooms.

16. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
3130
When the business is over and there is time for some fun or if
your reason for visiting Castle Leslie Estate is a pure treat, there
is an activity to suit everyone at the estate. Activities include;
pike fishing for the nature enthusiast, a private cinema for movie
buffs, exceptional walking trails for those who want to breathe in
fresh country air, kayaking and clay pigeon shooting for the more
adventurous, hot air balloon rides for those looking for exhilaration,
falconry for those to experience nature up close, a fabulous spa for
rejuvenation and of course the famous world-class equestrian centre.
We also work very closely with a number of Ireland’s leading
outdoor adventure specialists that we can arrange to come
on site and conduct a large range of outdoor team building
activities. When you host your event within a 1,000 acre estate the
possibilities are endless!
Estate Activities
A wealth of activities on offer…

17. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
3332
Bike Hire at McQuaids Cycle Hire in Glaslough Village.
(2 minutes)
Golf – Concra Wood Golf Club, 18 hole championship course (25
minutes). Rossmore Golf Club, Parkland course (10 minutes). There
is also an excellent 9 hole golf course called Aughnacloy Golf Club
within 15 minutes of the Estate.
Armagh – Navan Fort, Shopping, Museum, Theatre and
Planetarium (15 minutes)
Todd’s Leap – 4x4 off-road driving, quad-biking, kart-driving
and motocross. Archery range, indoor rifle range and clay pigeon
shooting is also available (25 minutes)
Rally School Ireland – Experience the thrill of driving a Subaru
Impreza Turbo, Mark II Ford Escort, Porsche and Ferrari on a
kilometre-long tarmac and gravel, purpose-built rally stage.
(25 minutes)
Titanic Exhibition – Belfast. (80 minutes)
Activities Close By
Action on our doorstep…
If you decide to leave our little kingdom for some
more fun, there are lots of activities perfectly
suited for groups to experience just a short drive
from our gates. Just a sample of these pursuits
include…

18. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
3534
There is a wealth of private dining options at Castle Leslie Estate.
The Lodge offers formal dining in the Skelton and the Oriel while the
Castle’s Pavilion overlooking Glaslough Lake is the ultimate setting
for larger banquets. For parties reserving all guest bedrooms in the
Castle, we can offer the Castle Dining Room, The Gallery and The
Billiards Room as special locations for dinner also.
No matter where you eat on the Estate, you will enjoy the best of
classic Irish cooking. Freshness is our by-word. We source regional
and artisan foods locally and prepare and present them with
imagination and flair.
Dining
There’s little chance of anyone going hungry…
When it comes to dining at Castle Leslie Estate,
it’s all about choice. We cater for clients
looking for casual dining as well as those seeking
a more elegant and romantic experience. Guests
can look forward to lazy breakfasts, light lunches
or picnic lunches in the woodlands, Irish country
cooking in Conor’s bar or gourmet dinners in the
2AA Rosette award winning Snaffles Restaurant.

19. meet | moti vate | r ewa r d & celebr ate...
36
For those events, where privacy, discretion and
exclusiveness is of paramount importance, Castle Leslie Estate
will close its gates especially for you. Our 1,000 acres and all 126
guestrooms are yours for the night(s).
For more intimate events of up to 40 guests, we can offer you
elite and exclusive hire of the Castle and all of its 20 bedrooms,
pleasure gardens and the mesmerising Glaslough Lake.
Please contact our dedicated events team on +353 (0) 47 88100
or email events@castleleslie.com with details of your request and
we will tailor make a quotation to meet your specific needs.
Exclusive Rental
Discretion assured…

20. Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough,
Co. Monaghan, Ireland
www.castleleslie.com
tel: +353 47 88 100
email: events@castleleslie.com