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Ireland's most famous country house (modestly described as 'a large family farmhouse' in their Blue Book entry) is a place that may not immediately come to mind for a wedding, but the Allen family's fine creeper-clad old house surrounded by well-maintained lawns and woodland serves what many regard as the best food in Ireland, and is as romantic a venue as one could wish for. more...
The McEvilly family's lovely country house hotel is set in beautiful gardens with its own little beach, and is renowned for its peacefulness, a high level of comfort and thoughtful service. The house is very relaxing, with open fires, comfortable chintzy furniture, and a proper bar with a conservatory area overlooking the gardens to the side of the house. There's an old church just half a mile away - and wedding blessings can be arranged at the hotel. more...
The Ritz Carlton Powerscourt
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
Category: Hotel
Capacity Seated: 400 in Ballroom or 140 in Powerscourt House
Nestling in the beautiful Wicklow mountains a short drive from Dublin lies Powerscourt, one of Ireland's most famous estates. It's here, deep in the mature grounds that luxury hotel group Ritz-Carlton has opened its first Irish property. Surrounded by dense woodlands, the hotel is one sweeping curve that sits into the hillside beneath the shadows of the iconic Sugarloaf mountain. more...
Ireland's grandest castle hotel, with a history going back to the early 13th century, Ashford is set in 350 acres of manicured gardens and beautiful parkland and - if a stunning setting, grandeur and tranquillity are among the criteria - it is probably Ireland's most romantic wedding venue. more...
As if the prospect of holding your wedding celebrations at an 18th century Palladian-style country house on the banks of the River Boyne is not exciting enough, you could also be married nearby at the little Church on the Hill of Tara, the cultural and religious centre of Ireland in ancient times. more...
Fallon & Byrne
Dublin 2, Dublin City
Category: Restaurant, Other, Function Room
Capacity Seated: 120
This chic, contemporary French restaurant could easily be missed given its location above their ground floor speciality grocery and food market (which simply begs you to browse). The function room is another floor above it - accessed by lift or stairs - and has its own bar more...
James and Beryl Kearney's lovely 1750s Georgian house just on the edge of Longford town was once owned by Lord Longford, and is set in four acres of beautiful wooded gardens. It is a delightful house and has been sensitively restored with style, combining elements of grandeur with a human scale that makes guests feel very comfortable. more...
Beautifully situated near Smerwick Harbour on the Slea Head scenic drive and Dingle Way walking route, Sile and Vincent Gorman's guesthouse and restaurant is a magical place for a small, intimate alternative style wedding which, as Sile says, "depends on our wonderful location, my hospitality and Vincent's cooking". more...
A few miles out of Killarney town, this famous low-rise hotel, dating from the '60s, enjoys stunning views of the lakes and the mountains beyond. It is now one of Ireland's most luxurious hotels and, under the caring management of Pat and Marie Chawke and their welcoming staff, it is a very special place - and perfect for a stylish wedding. more...
Ballinacurra House
Kinsale, Co. Cork
Category: Private Venue
Capacity Seated: Ballroom x 60 and Garden Room x 80 and Dining Room x 34
Just a couple of miles west of Kinsale, this luxurious private residence is set in wooded grounds with landscaped gardens, and is available for exclusive hire only. The house was built in 1791 and has recently been renovated by owners Des and Lisa McGahan, who have created a 21st century take on Georgian style. more...
Michael and Eileen Fleming's impressive Georgian house is set on five acres of garden and patio areas on a hillside overlooking the river and city. There is a choice of churches nearby, wedding blessings are possible here and there are plenty of photo opportunities around the house and gardens. more...
Temple House
Ballymote, Co. Sligo
Category: Private Venue, Country House
Capacity Seated: Drawing Room for 50 sit-down; Buffet 200; Marquee no limit
One of Ireland's most unspoilt old houses, this is a Georgian mansion on 1,200 acres of farm and woodland, overlooking the original lakeside castle which was built by the Knights Templar in 1200
A.D. The Percevals have lived here since 1665, and the house was redesigned and refurbished in 1864... more...
In one of the country's most remote and hauntingly beautiful areas, this famous Lutyens-esque house in Connemara has a romantic and fascinating history - and its position, on the edge of the Atlantic with the Twelve Bens mountain range providing the backdrop, is stunning. more...
Once the residence of the Earls of Courtown, and now an elegant oasis of unashamed luxury, where guests are cosseted and pampered in sumptuous surroundings, the Bowe family's impressive Regency house is set in 36 acres of woodlands and immaculately maintained gardens - and imposing gates, a wooded drive, antiques and glittering chandeliers all promise a very special experience. more...
Glin Castle
Glin, Co. Limerick
Category: Private Venue, Country House, Garden, Castle
Capacity Seated: 50
As a romantic wedding destination, Glin Castle would take some beating: surrounded by formal gardens and parkland, the castle stands proudly on the south bank of the Shannon 32 miles west of Limerick - the FitzGeralds, hereditary Knights of Glin, have lived here for 700 years and it is now the home of the 29th Knight and his wife Madame FitzGerald. more...
Maire O'Connor's former sporting lodge is romantically located on the shores of Lough Inagh and makes a delightful small hotel, with an hospitable country house atmosphere, and large, well-proportioned rooms - including an appealing bar with a big turf fire. more...
Mark Foyle's graciously proportioned, pink-washed Regency house looks out serenely across gardens planted with rare shrubs and plants to a tidal inlet and the mountains beyond. It is a lovely wedding venue, and there is nothing in the slightest bit formulaic about the way things are done here... more...
The Ice House is located in a truly iconic building commanding a prime stretch of the tidal River Moy Estuary at the Quay, Ballina, Co Mayo and is available as a wedding venue on an exclusive basis. more...
Cromleach Lodge Country House Hotel & Spa
Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo
Category: Hotel, Country House
Capacity Seated: 160 Round Table and 200 Banquet Style
Bordering on romantic Yeats country, in the hills just above Lough Arrow, Christy and Moira Tighe's small hotel enjoys one of the finest views in Ireland and it makes a very special wedding venue for the most discerning of guests. more...
County Sligo's oldest inhabited house has been home to the Cooper family for 350 years and now makes an unusual country house hotel, set in a large estate. This is a proper castle, with a huge portico leading to a covered stone stairway that sweeps up to an impressive hall, where an enormous log fire always burns. more...
Mount Juliet Conrad
Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Category: Hotel
Capacity Seated: Lady Helen 60; Kendals 130; Marquee 200+
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Inish Beg
Baltimore, Co. Cork
Category: Private Venue, Other, Island Estate
Capacity Seated: Unlimited marquee wedding
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The location of Harry McKeogh's modern waterside restaurant is very appealing - with just a stretch of grass between the restaurant and the River Shannon, it makes a lovely romantic setting for a wedding, especially in summer.
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The beauty of this romantic venue is that it is still a private estate, and there will never be more than one wedding held here on any day. There is a church on the estate, but it is not available for public use; however, there are churches of all denominations nearby, and civil ceremonies may be held in the Banqueting Hall or Fraser Room - or out of doors in the courtyard, in fine weather.
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Conveniently located just an hour from Dublin or Belfast airports, the Carroll family's 18th century house is attractively situated in its own grounds on the edge of Carlingford village, with romantic views across the lough to the Mountains of Mourne.
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This cool new hotel - a sister to the celebrated 'g' hotel in Galway - is part of an impressive waterfront development on the south bank of the River Boyne and is now setting the benchmark for high standards of rejuvenation in the centre of Drogheda, a 12th century town built by the Normans.
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Stella Maris Country House Hotel
Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
Category: Hotel, Country House
Capacity Seated: 40
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The O'Donnell family has run Danny Minnie's since 1962, and a visit is always a special treat. There's nothing about the exterior as seen from the road to prepare first-time visitors for the atmosphere of this remarkable restaurant...
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Set in the magnificent rolling countryside of South Tipperary, this large Victorian house is at the end of a half mile long driveway and surrounded by 320 acres of private parkland which includes a trout river and landscaped gardens with some stunning features: great trees, an 1860 palm house, a large walled garden - and a ballroom in an orangerie, where 200 guests can be seated for a gala dinner.
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Beaulieu House, Gardens and Car Museum
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Category: Private Venue, Country House, Garden
Capacity Seated: 100 seated in the House - Marquee 500
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K Club - Kildare Hotel & Golf Club
Straffan, Co. Kildare
Category: Hotel
Capacity Seated: 50 - 250 depending on room taken
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Cork's premier hotel is a luxurious latterday manor house set in two acres of mature trees and gardens near the university, in the south west of the city. Although quite new, it has the feeling of a large period country house - albeit with some striking contemporary features since the completion of recent renovations - and is managed with warmth and discreet efficiency.
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The pretty village setting of this famous and hospitable 16th century inn - the oldest in continuous use in all Ireland - belies its convenient location close to Belfast. The hotel overlooks the wooded glen of Crawfordsburn Country Park at the back and has an attractive garden which is popular for photographs.
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Ardtara is an elegantly decorated Victorian country house with well-proportioned rooms, antique furnishings and fresh flowers - and, with a choice of churches in the area and wedding blessings possible at Ardtara, it makes a lovely venue. Beautiful, well maintained gardens surround the house and offer plenty of romantic photo opportunities.
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Approached by a sweeping entrance, this luxurious guesthouse and restaurant has views of the Atlantic Ocean and is just 200 yards from a beautiful sandy beach...
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Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Galway City, Co. Galway
Category: Hotel
Capacity Seated: 180 (66 in Pullman Restaurant)
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Slane Castle
Slane, Co. Meath
Category: Private Venue, Castle
Capacity Seated: Ballroom Max Capacity 110, Burton Hall max capacity 240
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Luggala
Roundwood, Co. Wicklow
Category: Private Venue, Country House, Castle
Capacity Seated: As required
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Pearse and Mary O'Sullivan's buzzy downtown restaurant is above the Kinsale micro-brewery, who pump their Kinsale lager, wheat beer and stout directly up to Toddies' bar.
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Inch House Country House
Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Category: Private Venue, Country House
Capacity Seated: 50
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Gina Murphy and her husband Padraig McLoughlin's large bar and 'informal fine dining' restaurant is named after a mountain in the nearby Slieve Blooms (the border between Laois and Offaly is at its peak), and occupies a large town centre building near the harbour, which they have renovated and furnished with flair.
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Brian and Brigid Roberts' restaurant and guesthouse is a favourite spot for the many who love the waterside setting of their attractive old warehouse beside the River Barrow, the quaintness of Graiguenamanagh town - and Brigid's wholesome cooking.
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Anthony and Anne Gernon's almost-waterside restaurant on the north shore of Lough Derg has attracted a following disproportionate to its size over the years and makes a lovely venue for a small wedding.
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Originally built as a sporting lodge in the early 19th century, Zetland House is on an elevated site, with views over Cashel Bay, and is now a charming and hospitable family-run hotel, with a light and airy atmosphere and an elegance bordering on luxury, in both its spacious antique-furnished public areas and the accommodation.
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Just a short drive from the county town, this welcoming late Georgian house in secluded parkland is in a lovely, peaceful area close to Donegal Bay. Belgian proprietor, Edward Dewael - who fell for the property some years ago and is still in the process of upgrading it - personally ensures that everything possible is done to make guests feel at home...
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This unusual private venue allows the bride and groom the wonderful experience of becoming hosts for the day in a beautiful Georgian Town House in the centre of Dublin city, overlooking the River Liffey. An inconspicuous front door on Lower Ormond Quay opens into an impressive entrance hall...
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Beaufields Mews Restaurant & Gardens
Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Category: Restaurant, Garden
Capacity Seated: 130
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Ballyvolane House
Fermoy, Co. Cork
Category: Country House
Capacity Seated: Inside the house max capacity 50 people. Marquee no limit.
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King Sitric Fish Restaurant & Accommodation
Howth, Co. Dublin
Category: Restaurant
Capacity Seated: 70-75
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The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge
Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
Category: Hotel, Country House
Capacity Seated: 75
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Clonalis House is set amid peaceful parklands and stands on the land that has been the home of the O'Conors of Connacht for 1,500 years. The present house is a 45-roomed Victorian Italianate mansion and could seem a little daunting on arrival, but it's a magic place - and the hospitable owners, Pyers and Marguerite O'Conor-Nash...
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Hilton Park
Clones, Co. Monaghan
Category: Private Venue, Country House
Capacity Seated: 40 - marquee unlimited
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Lismore Castle is perhaps Ireland's most romantic fairytale castle, and has been the Irish home of the Dukes of Devonshire since 1753. Situated in a panoramic position overlooking the Blackwater Valley, it has views over rolling, wooded hills to the Knockmealdown Mountains beyond.
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Terry McCoy's renowned restaurant in the characterful fishing port of Skerries is in a converted banking premises, which adds to the atmosphere - even the old vault has its uses, as a wine cellar.
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Built around the 200 year old Castledawson House, Simon Toye and Kathy Tully's latter day inn makes a delightful, romantic place for a wedding - and, thanks to Simon's excellent cooking and their 'nothing is too much trouble' policy, it is sure to be a memorable and relaxed occasion for everyone.
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Set in gardens and wooded grounds overlooking Galway Bay and the Burren mountains, the Haden family's lovely country house hotel has a fascinating history going back to the 10th century, and parts of the present house date from the late 18th century.
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Henry Stone - well known for his years as head chef at nearby Marlfield House - and his partner, Stephanie Barrillier, hit the ground running when they opened this restaurant on the ground floor of a 1690 house on the main street of Clonegal, in October 2005.
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Beautifully located in lush countryside on the edge of one of Ireland's prettiest villages, this fine 18th century manor is set amid 840 acres of formal gardens and parkland on the banks of the meandering River Maigue.
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Jurgen and Aine Schwalm's 17th century inn in the highest village in the Wicklow Hills has a style that is all its own, and a dedicated band of followers who love everything about it: the public bar with its own snug and open fire, the sturdy wooden tables and huge log fire in the main bar dining area...
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Moyvalley Estate - Balyna House & Moyvalley Hotel
Moyvalley, Co. Kildare
Category: Private Venue, Hotel, Country House
Capacity Seated: Function room: 220, Balyna House: 70, Marquee: 400
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Previously a yacht club, this fine contemporary restaurant makes a wonderful venue for any special occasion. It is right at the end of the west pier, beside the fishing boats - guests will pass the boats on one side and a series of fishmongers on the other as they arrive, which adds to the sense of anticipation, and you have to ring a bell for admission.
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In a prime location overlooking Glandore harbour in West Cork, this handsome 19th century residence makes a wonderful wedding venue. There is a choice of churches locally, including a delightful Church of Ireland next door, and wedding blessings may be held on the front lawn, which is also the perfect place for a drinks reception and photographs on a fine day...
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This special building near Christchurch Cathedral is an early Georgian Guild Hall, beautifully restored as the headquarters of An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland. It is offered as a venue only - everything else is up to you - but An Taisce provides lists of services, including five caterers to choose from. The Hall was the meeting place of the Guild of Merchant Tailors from 1706 to 1841 and has figured in many historical Irish events.
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Blairs Cove House & Restaurant
Durrus, Co. Cork
Category: Country House, Restaurant
Capacity Seated: 110
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Bert House
Athy, Co. Kildare
Category: Private Venue, Country House
Capacity Seated: 80 in house, 300 + in marquee
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Carrig Country House
Caragh Lake, Co. Kerry
Category: Country House, Restaurant
Capacity Seated: 51 - 100
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Situated in idyllic countryside on an island, in the heart of the Fermanagh Lakelands, Belle Isle Castle - which is owned by the Duke of Abercorn - has magical lake views; the original castle dates back to 1680 with mid-19th century additions and, for a naturally romantic venue, this would take some beating.
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The FitzGibbon family's fine establishment in the historic town of Youghal offers a unique combination of characterful bars, a warmly decorated restaurant (where the reception is held) and stylish individually decorated rooms that make it a lovely wedding venue, and one which the Irish men in the party are certain to find especially congenial.
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Gearoid and Tara Lynch's restaurant is in an old stone building in a neatly landscaped garden which served as a post office until 1974 and, since then, has made an attractive and popular inn. Gearoid is a talented chef and, with Tara managing front of house with efficiency and charm, they make a good team...
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From the minute you turn off the busy Nenagh/Borrisokane road towards Ashley Park, you will find yourself in a time warp. Margaret and P J Mounsey's home is one of those beautiful 18th century houses where all is elegance and comfort - this is a place that breathes an old-fashioned order, comfort and charm.
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Away from it all, up in the hills in the serenely beautiful Nire Valley, Paddy and Olive O'Gorman's spacious farmhouse is set in its own gardens and provides a very comfortable and hospitable base for a relaxed rural honeymoon. This is a place that will appeal to lovers of the outdoor life and a stay here should be the perfect antidote to wedding stress.
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Hastings Culloden Estate & Spa
Holywood, Co. Down
Category: Hotel
Capacity Seated: 130 (also rooms available that seat 20 - 50 people)
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In a very pleasant site right at the bridge beside the mighty River Shannon, this restaurant is in a lovingly-restored 19th century fort, and has oodles of character - the old stone walls are several feet thick in places.
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Castle Oliver
Kilmallock, Co. Limerick
Category: Private Venue, Castle
Capacity Seated: 120 in Function Room, any size marquee
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Set in wooded landscape with magnificent views over the Suir estuary and its own 18-hole championship golf course, this hotel has been developed around a lovely 18th century manor house, which has retained elements of old world charm and decor.
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Kerrin and Michael Relja's delightful restaurant is just a few miles west of Kinsale; it's a lovely old house set in gardens which include an al fresco dining area, which can be delightful in fine weather and makes a very pleasant spot for drinks and coffees.
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Situated in lovely countryside near Londonderry, the McCausland family's fine Georgian manor dates back to 1830 and is one of the great houses of Northern Ireland. Designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, who engineered the scenic coast road between Larne and Portrush...
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Hanora's Cottage
Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford
Category: Restaurant, Other, Guesthouse
Capacity Seated: 40
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Tattersalls Country House
Ratoath, Co. Meath
Category: Private Venue, Country House
Capacity Seated: 300
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Despite its classical good looks, the Treacy family's luxurious, well run hotel only celebrated its first decade in March 2002 - but it has been an endless story of improvements ever since and discerning guests have been beating a path to the door for some time now.
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Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens
Campile, Co. Wexford
Category: Country House, Garden
Capacity Seated: Garden Conservatory seats 60-100; Marquee on Tennis Court seats 100-150
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Beautifully located overlooking the sea and the ruined castle from which it takes its name (and which is floodlit at night, making an atmospheric outlook from the restaurant), Martin and Marguerite Howley's small hotel makes a superb venue for a wedding of character...
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Lisnavagh House & Gardens
Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow
Category: Private Venue, Garden
Capacity Seated: 80 in house, 300 + in marquee
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Beech Hill Country House Hotel
Londonderry, Co. Londonderry
Category: Hotel, Country House
Capacity Seated: 100 in Function Room; 300 in Marquee
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Dating back to 1852, this 5* boutique city centre hotel on the south quays has long had a special place in the hearts of Irish people and currently enjoys cult status through its owners - Bono and The Edge, of U2 - who have completely refurbished the hotel and spared no expense to get the details right, reflecting the hotel's original arts and crafts style whenever possible.
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Newforge House
Craigavon, Co. Armagh
Category: Country House
Capacity Seated: Dining Room 25 - Marquee 130
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The Irish Constitution was drafted here and the recent brief closure of this opulent 18th-century hotel overlooking St Stephen's Green (Europe's largest garden square) has served as a reminder to Dubliners that it is still central to life in the city today.
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Killashee House Hotel & Villa Spa
Naas, Co. Kildare
Category: Hotel
Capacity Seated: Original House, 80; Ballroom 500
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Parkland designed by "Capability" Brown in the mid 18th-century creates a wonderful setting for Raymond and Mary Sweeney's lovely Georgian country house overlooking the lough. The atmosphere is more country house than hotel and it is, as Mary Sweeney says, an oasis of tranquillity.
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An unimpressive facade gives no indication of the g's stunning interior: Philip Treacy, given carte blanche to indulge his quirky creativity by owner, Galwayman, Gerry Barrett, has given the western capital a stunning new hotel.
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Set in four acres of landscaped gardens with views across Dublin Bay to Howth Head, this is one of the capital's finest hotels and has at its heart a listed building of charm and elegance. It makes a lovely setting for a wedding and, although wedding blessings are not possible here, there are churches a-plenty nearby, at Mount Merrion, Donnybrook, Booterstown and Blackrock.
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Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Category: Hotel
Capacity Seated: La Cascade 140; Oscars 50; Library 20
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Just off Dublin's finest Georgian square, the period elegance of this fine hotel provides a stunning setting for wedding celebrations. The Merrion has been created from four restored Georgian townhouses and, although wedding blessings are not possible here, there are churches for most denominations nearby...
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Castlecoote House
Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon
Category: Private Venue, Country House
Capacity Seated: 80
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Just two miles from Waterford City, this unusual hotel dates back to the 15th century, and is magically situated on its own 310 acre wooded island, reached by a chain linked private ferry.
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Mary Anns Bar and Restaurant
Castletownshend, Co. Cork
Category: Restaurant
Capacity Seated: gallery 40; restaurant 32; vine room 30
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Between Gort and Loughrea, just outside the village of Kilchreest, this fully restored 800 year old castle makes a wonderfully atmospheric venue for a wedding. The castle is available for exclusive self-catering hire only, for a minimum of 24 hours (two days at weekends); the rental charge includes accommodation in seven romantic and luxuriously furnished double bedrooms.
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