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Wexford’s Johnstown Castle opens its doors for weddings after 100 years!!

The Castle has long been a popular location for wedding photography in the Wexford area,  and the good news is, it has recently been approved as a wedding ceremony venue and will hold its first wedding in 100 years in a few weeks!!  The last read more…

Wedding Venue Video: Clontarf Castle

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:

Markree Castle Named Ireland’s Wedding Venue of the Year 2009

I was thrilled to hear the news yesterday that one of our premier venues here on WeddingDates.ie, Markree Castle just topped a poll for Ireland’s wedding venue of the Year!  Well done to Patricia and all of the team in Markree who put a huge amount into each and every wedding they host there.

Thousands of read more…

Castle Wedding in Killarney

If you are looking for a wedding venue in kerry, I couldn’t recommend the 5 star Dunloe Castle Hotel more.  With every wedding couple getting personal attention from the General Manager Jason Clifford himself, you are guaranteed a level of service and quality that you just don’t get everywhere.  The hotel is really unique set in the outstandingly beautiful Gap of Dunloe and the views have to be seen to be believed.

Check out our video walkthrough and let us know what you think of the place in the comments!

Why not check out the availability of Dunloe Castle Hotel for your big day!

The Real Cost of Your Wedding

Patricia over at Markree Castle has written a great blog post on “Wedding Price Wars” looking at price cutting and haggling from a hotel’s point of view.  Obviously, we are all out there looking for the best deal nowadays but you have to bear in mind that if you are squeezing the hotel massively, that read more…

5 Star Wedding in Co. Kerry

Delighted to let you all know that the fabulous Dunloe Castle in Killarney is opening their doors for a Wedding Fair this Sunday the 19th July from 2 – 6pm.

This luxurious venue has stunning scenery of the Gap of Dunloe and the River Laune, is a magical setting for your wedding day.
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Dublin Wedding Fair: Clontarf Castle offer €1000 evening buffet FREE!

Latest in our Wedding Fair announcements is the Clontarf castle wedding fair, coming up at the end of the month.

Venue: Clontarf Castle Hotel
Date: Sunday 28th June 2009
Time: 2pm-6pm
In their own words:
Join us for a “royal afternoon” and take the opportunity to discover what the dramatically redesigned hotel can offer you as a reception venue for read more…