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The Clarence Hotel

Dublin 2, Dublin City

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 77


The Clarence Hotel - Dublin Wedding Venue - Penthouse Bedroom 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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Inch House Country House

Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: 50


Inch House Country House - Wedding Venue - Thurles County Tipperary Ireland John and Norah Egan, who farm the surrounding 250 acres, took over this magnificent 1720 house in a state of dereliction in 1985 and then restored it to the handsome, comfortably furnished period house, with the correct Georgian decor, which guests enjoy today.
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Castle Murray House Hotel

Dunkineely, Co. Donegal

Category: Hotel, Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 75


Castle Murray House Hotel - Wedding Venue - Co Donegal Ireland 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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The Rectory

Glandore, Co. Cork

Category: Private Venue

Capacity Seated: 120 in Main house (April-Oct) Otherwise 100, up to 150 with Marquee


The Rectory - Wedding Venue Glandore County Cork Ireland 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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Hilton Park

Clones, Co. Monaghan

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: 40 - marquee unlimited


Hilton Park - Wedding Venue - Clones County Monaghan Ireland Once described as a "capsule of social history" in honour of their collection of family portraits and memorabilia going back 250 years or more, Johnny and Lucy Madden's wonderful 18th century mansion is approached by a mile-long driveway and set in 500 acres of woodland, lakes and pastures. With lakes, Pleasure Grounds and a Lovers' Walk to set the right tone, Hilton Park is as romantic as anyone could wish for, and it is available as an exclusive venue for weddings.
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Aqua

Howth, Co. Dublin

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 110


Aqua Restaurant - Howth County Dublin Ireland 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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Gorman's Clifftop House and Restaurant

Dingle, Co. Kerry

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 35


Gormans Clifftop House & Restaurant - Dingle Wedding Venue - Exterior 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".
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Castle Grove Country House Hotel

Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 80-100


Castle Grove Country House Hotel - Wedding Venue - Letterkenny County Donegal Ireland 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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Ballymaloe House

Shanagarry, Co. Cork

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: 120


Ballymaloe House - Wedding Venue - Cork 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.
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Ashley Park House

Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: 100


Ashley Park House - Nenagh County Tipperary Ireland 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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Rosleague Manor Hotel

Letterfrack, Co. Galway

Category: Hotel, Country House

Capacity Seated: 85


Rosleague Manor Hotel - Bedroom 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...
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The Shelbourne Dublin

Dublin 2, Dublin City

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 350


Shelbourne Hotel Dublin - Wedding Venue - The Great Room 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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Ballinacurra House

Kinsale, Co. Cork

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: Ballroom x 50 and Garden Room x 96 and Dining Room x 16


Ballinacurra House - Kinsale County Cork Ireland - Private Wedding Venue 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.
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Marlfield House

Gorey, Co. Wexford

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: 135 (Buffet 80)


Marlfield House Gorey - Wedding Venue - Evening 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.
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Temple House

Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: Drawing Room for 50 sit-down; Buffet 200; Marquee no limit


Temple House - Wedding Venue - Ballymote County Sligo Ireland 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...
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Hanora's Cottage

Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford

Category: Restaurant, Other, Guesthouse

Capacity Seated: 36


Hanoras Cottage - County Waterford Wedding Venue - Bedroom The Wall family's gloriously remote country guesthouse is now a substantial building, yet they still actively nurture the spirit of the ancestral home around which Hanora's is built. This a very special place, in a wonderfully unspoilt and romantic location - and, with a beautiful old church right next door, it makes a perfect venue for small weddings of up to 40 adult guests.
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Ghan House

Carlingford, Co. Louth

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: 85


Ghan House - Wedding Venue - Carlingford County Louth Ireland 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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Cromleach Lodge Country House Hotel & Ciunas Spa

Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo

Category: Hotel, Country House

Capacity Seated: 160 Round Table and 200 Banquet Style


Cromleach Lodge - Castlebaldwin County Sligo - Banqueting Bordering on romantic Yeats country, in the hills just above Lough Arrow, Christy and Moira Tighe's hotel enjoys one of the finest views in Ireland and it makes a very special wedding venue for the most discerning of guests.
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Markree Castle

Collooney, Co. Sligo

Category: Hotel, Castle

Capacity Seated: 170


Markree Castle - Collooney County Sligo - Wedding Venue 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.
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Ballyvolane House

Fermoy, Co. Cork

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: Inside the house max capacity 50 people. Marquee no limit.


Ballyvolane House - Fermoy County Cork Ireland The Greene family's gracious mansion is surrounded by its own farmland, magnificent wooded grounds, a trout lake and formal terraced gardens, all carefully managed and well maintained. The Italianate style of the present house - including a pillared hall with a baby grand piano and open fire -dates from the mid 19th century when modifications were made to the original house of 1728.
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Waterford Castle Hotel

Waterford, Co. Waterford

Category: Hotel, Castle

Capacity Seated: 120


Waterford Castle Hotel - Wedding Venue Waterford County Waterford Ireland 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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Kilshane House

Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary

Category: Private Venue

Capacity Seated: 200


Kilshane House - Wedding Venue Tipperary Ireland 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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The g hotel

Galway City, Co. Galway

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 80


The G Hotel - Wedding Venue Galway 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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Fallon & Byrne

Dublin 2, Dublin City

Category: Restaurant, Other, Function Room

Capacity Seated: 120


Fallon & Byrne - Wedding Venue Dublin Ireland 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
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Tankardstown House

Slane, Co. Meath

Category: Private Venue, Country House, Restaurant

Capacity Seated: The Connelly Suite 70 or The Morris Suite 40


Tankardstown House - Wedding Venue - Slane County Meath Ireland Tankardstown has quickly established itself as one of Ireland’s most desirable country house destinations - a wonderful place for a short break, the house also lends itself particularly well to small weddings (up to 70 guests can be catered for to dine in the house and a marquee can be arranged for larger numbers), and is ideal for a family reunion or special birthday party.
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The Ice House

Ballina, Co. Mayo

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 100


The Ice House - View 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.
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Flemings Restaurant

Cork City, Co. Cork

Category: Private Venue, Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 90


Flemings Restaurant - Cork Wedding Venue 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.
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Ashford Castle

Cong, Co. Mayo

Category: Hotel, Castle

Capacity Seated: 166 (Connaught Room, 40)


Ashford Castle - Wedding Venue Cong County Mayo Ireland 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.
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Clonabreany House

Kells, Co. Meath

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: 220


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Hayfield Manor Hotel

Cork City, Co. Cork

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 50


Hayfield Manor - Wedding Venue Cork City Ireland 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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Ard Bia Restaurant

Galway City, Co. Galway

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 100 over two floors


Ard Bia Restaurant Galway City Ard Bia, literally High Food, is an appropriate moniker for this highly-regarded restaurant that is a member of the BIM Seafood Circle, which recently moved from cramped premises on Quay Street to an attractive riverside location - the stone-built medieval customs house overlooking the Claddagh Basin - which it now shares with sister restaurants Ard Bia Café and Nimmo’s, plus a constantly changing exhibition of modern art.
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Blairscove House & Restaurant

Durrus, Co. Cork

Category: Country House, Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 110


BlairsCove House and Restaurant - Durrus County Cork Ireland - Wedding Venue What a wonderful venue for a wedding: Philippe and Sabine de Mey's beautiful property enjoys a stunning waterside location at the head of Dunmanus Bay, in West Cork. Although additions over the years have enlarged the restaurant considerably - including an elegant conservatory overlooking a courtyard garden...
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Cashel House Hotel

Cashel, Co. Galway

Category: Hotel, Country House, Garden

Capacity Seated: 110


Cashel House Hotel - Wedding Venue 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.
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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


Movalley Estate - Wedding Venue Couples can choose from the exclusive Balyna Country House catering for up to 70 people or the contemporary Moyvalley Hotel catering for up to 250 people as a wedding location.
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The Olde Post Inn

Cloverhill, Co. Cavan

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 90


The Olde Post Inn - Cloverhill County Cavan Ireland 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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Renvyle House Hotel

Renvyle, Co. Galway

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 200


Renvyle House Hotel - Galway Wedding Venue 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.
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Lisnavagh House & Gardens

Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow

Category: Private Venue, Garden

Capacity Seated: 80 in house, 300 + in marquee


Lisnavagh House - Wedding Marquee Lisnavagh House is a Gothic revival mansion on a stunning 1,000 acre private estate just 45 miles south of Dublin on the borders of counties Carlow and Wicklow.
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Mount Juliet

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: Lady Helen 60; Kendals 130; Marquee 200+


Mount Juliet Hotel - Wedding Venue Thomastown County Kilkenny Ireland Lying amongst 1500 acres of unspoilt woodland, pasture and formal gardens in a walled estate beside the River Nore, this Georgian Manor is an 18th century gem - a charming and graceful house, very traditional in style with beautifully restored original features and antique furniture. Wedding blessings are not possible here, but there are numerous churches nearby and it is one of Ireland's most beautiful and unashamedly romantic places for a fairytale wedding.
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The Ritz Carlton Powerscourt

Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 400 in Ballroom or 140 in Powerscourt House


The Ritz Carlton Powerscourt - Wedding Venue County Wicklow Ireland 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.
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Red Bank House & Restaurant

Skerries, Co. Dublin

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 55

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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Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa

Killarney, Co. Kerry

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 80

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.
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Cherry Tree Restaurant

Killaloe, Co. Clare

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 65

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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Brocka on the Water Restaurant

Ballinderry, Co. Tipperary

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 30

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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Aherne's Seafood Restaurant

Youghal, Co. Cork

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 70-80

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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Newforge House

Craigavon, Co. Armagh

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: Dining Room 25 - Marquee 130

John and Louise Mathers' fine Georgian country house is less than half an hour's drive southwest of Belfast yet, in a wonderful setting of mature trees, gardens and green fields on the edge of the quiet village of Magheralin, it feels like worlds away.
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The d Hotel

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 60

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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Slane Castle

Slane, Co. Meath

Category: Private Venue, Castle

Capacity Seated: Ballroom Max Capacity 110, Burton Hall max capacity 240

Set in the heart of the picturesque Boyne Valley on a magnificent 1,500 acre estate, Slane Castle is one of Ireland's oldest and most beautiful castles. There are several fine churches to choose from nearby - including Rathfeigh Church, and Slane village church - and wedding blessings are possible at the castle.
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The Merrion Hotel

Dublin 2, Dublin City

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 50

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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Waterside

Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 40

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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Lismore Castle

Lismore, Co. Waterford

Category: Private Venue, Garden, Castle

Capacity Seated: 75

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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Drenagh

Limavady, Co. Londonderry

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: 120

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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The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge

Ballingarry, Co. Limerick

Category: Hotel, Country House

Capacity Seated: 75

Home to his famous restaurant, The Mustard Seed, which started life in Adare in 1985, Dan Mullane's spacious Victorian country residence is set on seven acres of lovely gardens, with mature trees, shrubberies, a kitchen garden and orchard - and very luxurious accommodation.
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Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Galway City, Co. Galway

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 180 (66 in Pullman Restaurant)

Originally an eighteenth century residence, Glenlo Abbey is just two and a half miles from Galway city yet, beautifully located on a 138-acre estate, with lovely views over Lough Corrib and its own golf course and Pavilion, it offers all the advantages of the country.
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Beaufields Mews Restaurant & Gardens

Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

Category: Restaurant, Garden

Capacity Seated: 130

Dublin's oldest restaurant is located in a characterful 18th century coach house and stables - and, as the name implies, it is surrounded by beautiful mature gardens, which are lit up by night. It is in a built-up area and near a busy road yet, with its mature trees, spacious surroundings and old-fashioned feeling...
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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.
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Mary Anns Bar and Restaurant

Castletownshend, Co. Cork

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: gallery 40; restaurant 32; vine room 30

Castletownshend is one of west Cork's most picturesque villages and was home to Somerville and Ross, the two Victorian ladies who wrote Tales of an Irish R.M. - and it is also where you will find the lovely church of St Barrahane famous for its Harry Clarke windows.
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Radisson Blu St Helen's Hotel

Dublin 4, Dublin City

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 220

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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Roundwood Inn

Roundwood, Co. Wicklow

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 50

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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Zetland Country House

Cashel, Co. Galway

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 80

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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Castlecoote House

Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: 80

This fine Georgian residence overlooking the beautiful River Suck was built within the enclosure of a medieval castle between 1690 and 1720 and now offers country house accommodation and makes a wonderful exclusive venue for weddings. With landscaped gardens, an orchard of rare apple trees, the towers of the ruined castle and an ice-house in the grounds, this is a highly romantic place for a wedding.
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Sheen Falls Lodge

Kenmare, Co. Kerry

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: La Cascade 140; Oscars 50; Library 20

Set in a 300-acre estate just across the river from Kenmare town, this stunning hotel enjoys a beautiful waterside location, and welcoming fires always burn in the foyer and in several of the spacious, elegantly furnished reception rooms, including a lounge bar area overlooking the tumbling waterfall.
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Glasha

Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford

Category: Private Venue, Other, Farmhouse

Capacity Seated: 30

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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Cloghan Castle

Gort, Co. Galway

Category: Private Venue, Castle

Capacity Seated: 120

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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Bert House

Athy, Co. Kildare

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: 80 in house, 300 + in marquee

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
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The Old Fort

Shannonbridge, Co. Roscommon

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 80

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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Lisselan Gardens

Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Category: Garden

Capacity Seated: 200


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Bantry House & Garden

Bantry, Co. Cork

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: 90 or 120+ in marquee

Bantry House is a stately home overlooking Bantry Bay in the south west of Ireland. All Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the beautifully restored en-suite rooms in the East and West wings of the House look out over the south facing garden and hundred steps.
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Number Ten

Dublin 1, Dublin City

Category: Private Venue

Capacity Seated: 72

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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Luggala

Roundwood, Co. Wicklow

Category: Private Venue, Country House, Castle

Capacity Seated: As required

The jewel in the crown of all the places to stay in Ireland, this house set deep in the Wicklow mountains was famous for the "raffish weekends" thrown there by the present owner's mother, Oonagh Guinness, one of the "Golden Guinness girls", and it has also been used as a setting for many films, most recently King Arthur.
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The Tailors' Hall

Dublin 8, Dublin City

Category: Private Venue

Capacity Seated: 80

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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Beaulieu House, Gardens and Car Museum

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Category: Private Venue, Country House, Garden

Capacity Seated: 100 seated in the House - Marquee 500

Situated on the banks of the River Boyne, downstream from the town of Drogheda, Beaulieu was one of the first unfortified houses built in Ireland. It was built in the Dutch style between 1660 and 1666 for Sir Henry Tichbourne, of whom the present family are ninth generation descendants. Beaulieu is quite unique in Ireland and makes an unusual and romantic location for a wedding...
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The Old Inn

Crawfordsburn, Co. Down

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 30 - 120

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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Danny Minnies Restaurant

Annagry, Co. Donegal

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 75

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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Hastings Culloden Estate & Spa

Holywood, Co. Down

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 130 (also rooms available that seat 20 - 50 people)

Formerly the official palace for the Bishops of Down, the Culloden is romantically set in beautifully maintained gardens and woodland overlooking Belfast Lough and the County Antrim coastline.
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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

Georgian country house is set in seven acres of Heritage Gardens. There are Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic churches close by (a vintage Austin 7 is available for hire), and blessings are possible here in the gardens - which are also perfect for photographs.
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Viewmount House

Longford, Co. Longford

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: 100

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.
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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

Just south of Londonderry, surrounded by 32 acres of peaceful woodland, waterfalls and gardens, this house dates from 1729 and retains many of its original details. There are plenty of churches to choose from in the area but the hotel is licensed to hold weddings, so you can opt to have the ceremony in the hotel (the Library, once the private chapel of the Skipton family who built the house, makes a fine setting for small numbers) or in the grounds - which also provide romantic settings for photographs.
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Ballyduff House

Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Category: Country House, B&B

Capacity Seated: 120 (Marquee)

Set in fine rolling countryside in its own farmland and grounds, Breda Thomas’s lovely 18th century house overlooking the River Nore is blessed with an utterly restful location.
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Casino House

Kilbrittain, Co. Cork

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 22

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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Killashee House Hotel & Villa Spa

Naas, Co. Kildare

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: Original House, 80; Ballroom 500

Set in 80 acres of gardens and woodland just outside Naas town, this hotel has been developed around a Victorian building and has earned a reputation for excellent weddings, which can range from relatively small parties of up to 80 for dinner in the main house, to really large gatherings of up to 500 in the Ballroom.
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Castle Oliver

Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

Category: Private Venue, Castle

Capacity Seated: 120 in Function Room, any size marquee

Castle Oliver is a sprawling seventeenth century gothic mansion with 15 acres of beautiful grounds, surrounded by thousands of acres of unspoilt Irish countryside. Set in the Ballyhoura Mountains, the Castle is roughly halfway between Limerick and Cork.
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Toddies Restaurant

Kinsale, Co. Cork

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 50-60

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Tattersalls Country House

Ratoath, Co. Meath

Category: Private Venue, Country House

Capacity Seated: 300

Tattersalls is an elegant country house which is available for exclusive event hire; it is surrounded by a terrace which can be seen from each room through huge windows, and has beautiful gardens There are many lovely stone country churches to choose from in the area, and wedding blessings can be arranged at the house, at an extra charge.
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Gregans Castle Hotel

Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 65

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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Carrig Country House

Caragh Lake, Co. Kerry

Category: Country House, Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 51 - 100

Just off the Ring of Kerry, Frank and Mary Slattery's delightful Victorian country house is as romantic a location as any bride could wish for, set in acres of secluded lakeside gardens, with its own private jetty.
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Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort

Adare, Co. Limerick

Category: Hotel, Castle

Capacity Seated: 160

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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Narrow Water Castle

Warrenpoint, Co. Down

Category: Private Venue, Castle

Capacity Seated: Function Room 80-100; Marquee up to 300


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King Sitric Fish Restaurant & Accommodation

Howth, Co. Dublin

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 70-75

Named after an 11th century Norse King of Dublin who had close links with Howth and was a cousin of the legendary Brian Boru, Aidan and Joan MacManus' striking harbourside establishment is one of Dublin's longest established fine dining restaurants and makes a lovely venue for an intimate wedding.
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Sha Roe Bistro

Clonegal, Co. Carlow

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 30

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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Lough Inagh Lodge Hotel

Recess, Co. Galway

Category: Hotel, Country House

Capacity Seated: 50

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.
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The Wolftrap

Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Category: Restaurant

Capacity Seated: 70

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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Clandeboye Estate

Bangor, Co. Down

Category: Private Venue

Capacity Seated: 140

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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Stella Maris Country House Hotel

Ballycastle, Co. Mayo

Category: Hotel, Country House

Capacity Seated: 40

Built in 1853 as a coast guard regional headquarters, this fine property on the edge of the wonderfully away-from-it-all village of Ballycastle was later acquired by the Sisters of Mercy, who named it Stella Maris. It now makes a very special small seasonal hotel, restored by proprietors Terence McSweeney and Frances Kelly, who have created a warm and stylish interior where antiques rub shoulders with contemporary pieces.
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Coxtown Manor

Laghey, Co. Donegal

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: 40

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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K Club - Kildare Hotel & Golf Club

Straffan, Co. Kildare

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 50 - 250 depending on room taken

It would be hard to imagine a more luxuriously romantic location for a wedding than the K Club, especially for anyone with golfing connections - set in lush countryside, and overlooking formal gardens and its own pair of championship golf courses, the hotel boasts unrivalled opulence and provided a fine setting for the 2006 Ryder Cup.
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Bellinter House

Navan, Co. Meath

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 101 - 150

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.
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Belle Isle Castle

Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh

Category: Country House, Castle

Capacity Seated: 40

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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Ardtara Country House

Upperlands, Co. Londonderry

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: 60

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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Inish Beg

Baltimore, Co. Cork

Category: Private Venue, Other, Island Estate

Capacity Seated: Unlimited marquee wedding, 60 in the Boat House

Inish Beg is a private island estate in beautiful West Cork Ireland -- just a few miles from the thriving market town of Skibbereen and the idyllic little port of Baltimore with its sailing, fishing and diving centres. Your hosts, Paul and Georgiana Keane, have undertaken a uniquely sympathetic renovation and rejuvenation of this island paradise.
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Faithlegg House Hotel

Faithlegg, Co. Waterford

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 140

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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Clonalis House

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Category: Country House

Capacity Seated: 20

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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Leixlip House Hotel

Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Category: Hotel

Capacity Seated: 140

Up on a hill overlooking Leixlip village, just eight miles from Dublin city centre, this fine Georgian house was built in 1722 and is furnished and decorated to a high standard in period style and, with gleaming antique furniture and gilt-framed mirrors in thick carpeted public rooms decorated in soft country colours, the atmosphere is one of discreet opulence.
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