This weekend was the final of RunawayBrideAndGroom’s competition for the Ultimate Job in Ireland – which is a 6 month trip for 1 lucky couple to wedding and honeymoon destinations around the world.

The final was intense, held in Kinsale, Co. Cork – itself a top wedding destination, the 10 finalists had to do interviews and complete tasks including following clues to find restaurants, and film videos showcasing Kinsale at its very best.

Anamda Brunker with the 10 finalist Couples in Ballinacurra House, Kinsale, Co. Cork

The winning couple was announced on Sunday night and they are Denise and Mark from the Britain and Australia.  You can watch their great video on Kinsale and the great Wedding Hotels.

The Kilkenny River Court Hotel is an award winning 4* hotel overlooking the magnificent medieval Kilkenny Castle. Watch our minute and a half video of the hotel here…

Remember, you can check availability to have your wedding in this great Kilkenny Wedding Venue, Kilkenny River Court right here on weddingdates.ie!

One of my favourite Dublin Hotels is Clontarf Castle with the seamless mix between the old 12th century castle and the modern facilities of the hotel. Watch our 2 minute video of this top Dublin Wedding Venue:

If you and or your hubby-to-be are golf nuts, then it makes sense to celebrate your special day (or weekend as the case may be!) at one of Ireland’s fabulous Golf Resorts and Hotels.  Mount Juliet in Kilkenny is one of the countries most famous and they cater for really special wedding days.  They are hosting an Open Day on Sunday March 21st, so why not encourage your G2B to go along with you by booking him a spot of golf while your at it?!

You can see if they are available on your special day here: Wedding Venues Kilkenny and watch our little video to get a taste for what you can expect for your wedding day!

Its been awhile since we published one of our wedding venue video walkthroughs here on WeddingDates.ie and I can’t even take credit for this one as it was professionally filmed by the Hotel itself.  Watch this video of the CityNorth Hotel in Gormanstown, Co. Meath to see how they can make your big day one to remember….

What did you think of our video of the CityNorth Hotel in Gormanstown, Meath a short distance from Dublin? I was really impressed with the funky feel of this hotel, and while it doesn’t have grounds of its own for photos, they have a special arrangement to allow you and your immediate bridal party exclusive access to two privately owned stately homes close to the hotel for wedding photographs (indoors and outdoors).  Another nice touch is the complementary basket of gourmet nibbles and bottle of champagne which they provide for you to enjoy throughout the photography session – my kind of hotel!

Impressed?  You can check availability for the CityNorth Hotel here.

Check out the wedding packages and prices for this 4 star wedding venue in Meath right here!

We all know that Cork people are probably some of the most fiercely loyal and county-proud in the country!  And that probably explains why so many Cork people, never leave Cork!!  Cork brides, will inevitably marry in their home county and The Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig has played host to hundreds of these brides throughout the years.

Next Sunday, 7th March they are having their annual wedding showcase, where you can see the banquet hall done up in its wedding finery.  What I loved about the place was the funky lighting and the way the hotel has blended the old and the new aspects of the building so well.

You can watch our little video walkthrough of the Oriel House to give you a taster of what to expect:

And remember – you can always check availability for your perfect wedding venue in Cork right here on weddingdates.ie!

The Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig, lies just 10 minutes outside Cork City and offers fantastic 4 star service for your wedding.  Take a look for yourself on our 2 minute video walkthrough…

Remember – You can check availability here for your perfect Wedding in Cork!

Gougane Barra is famous as one of the most romantic churches in Ireland to get married in, and the Castle Hotel in Macroom is only 35 minutes drive from this idyllic location.

View our video walkthrough to get an idea of what the Castle Hotel looks like for your wedding in Macroom, Co. Cork.

You can check availability for this Romantic Wedding Venue in West Cork here!

The prizes just keep getting better and better here at WeddingDates.ie!  And boy, oh boy you aren’t gonna want to miss this!!

This month, enter our competition and you could relax and indulge yourself at the prestigious Mount Juliet in Kilkenny with an overnight stay for two people, B&B with a complimentary dinner at one of the estate’s award winning restaurant’s.  But that’s not all!  Your prize also includes an activity of choice from Angling to Equestrian, Golf, Archery, Clay Shooting or for those of you who prefer a more modest pace why not check out the myriad of treatments available at the Spa where trained therapists will be delighted to advise you on all aspects of health and beauty care.  The Mount Juliet Leisure and Health Centre, which is fully equipped with swimming pool,sauna, steam room and gym is complimentary to all guests.

All you have to do to be in with a chance to win this super-fantastic prize is watch the video walkthrough of the Mount Juliet wedding venue below and send the answer the simple question to competitions@weddingdates.ie

Question:  What is the name of Mount Juliet’s famous Golf Course?

Send your name, address and answer to competitions@weddingdates.ie!

UPDATE: 24th November – Ann Beatty answered correctly and is the lucky winner of this prize.  Well done Ann and enjoy!

Dodgy pun title aside, the Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort situated in the picturesque town of Trim, Co.Meath, is a designated heritage town, dominated by Ireland’s finest and largest Norman Castle, King John’s Castle and is a stunning spot for Wedding Photographs.

Check out our video walkthrough of this great 4 Star wedding venue in meath:

Like what you see?  Then check availability of the Knightsbrook Hotel – Wedding Venue Meath for your big day!