Ray Byrne and Jane English's lovely lakeside lodge styles itself 'Ireland's first wine hotel' and it is one of the most romantic destinations in all Ireland, both for its beautiful location and the luxury, service and good food to be found within.
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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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Now in the Coady family for 5 generations, this charming hotel has recently been specifically re-designed to host the most intimate and personal weddings. Although only just over an hour from Dublin, the heritage village of Borris is a magical other-worldly place and was once home to the ancient High Kings of Leinster.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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