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The Ultimate IMAGE Venue Guide for 2016: Part 7


By IMAGE
12th Sep 2016
The Ultimate IMAGE Venue Guide for 2016: Part 7

Following on from Part 6, we continue in our guide to the ultimate Irish venues for hosting the perfect wedding.

1: RADISSON BLU HOTEL LIMERICK

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THE PLACE

The beautifully refurbished four-star hotel, set amid 20 acres of sprawling parkland, has gained a reputation as the premier choice for weddings in Limerick and Clare.

THE GUESTLIST

The ballroom caters for intimate gatherings and large parties up to 400 guests with views of the beautiful gardens.

THE DIGS

The majority of the 154 bedrooms overlook the landscaped Porter’s Garden and Cratloe Woods.

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THE BEST BITS

The expert culinary team lovingly prepare the food and the experienced wedding team will be on hand to guide you through the preparations every step of the way.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Wedding packages start from €48 per guest.

THE REAL BRIDE REVIEW?

“The accommodation and food was outstanding. The ballroom was magical. We cannot recommend the hotel highly enough.”

Ennis Road, Limerick.
061 456 200; radissonblu.com/limerick

2: SLANE CASTLE

Slane Castle

THE PLACE

Offering each client exclusive use of this world-renowned venue for their wedding day, Slane Castle is a unique and premier venue nestled amid lush parkland making it the perfect place to host the wedding of your dreams.

THE GUESTLIST

Choose from the beautifully designed King IV Ballroom seating 110 guests or the impressive Burton Hall which can seat up to 240 people.

THE DIGS

There are 10 bedrooms in a range of luxurious and elegant styles overlooking the banks of the River Boyne.

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THE BEST BITS

This fairytale castle has played host to an impressive range of guests. From King George IV to U2, Slane Castle has remained a choice entertainment venue for centuries untold.

THE BOTTOM LINE

All-inclusive packages start from €130 per guest.

THE REAL BRIDE REVIEW?

“From the warm setting, the amazing candlelit dining room, the intimate and beautiful ceremony room there wasn’t anything else we could have wished for.”

Slane, Co. Meath.
041 982 0643; slanecastle.ie

3: THE g HOTEL & SPA GALWAY

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THE PLACE

Stylish designer five-star hotel and spa, a Philip Treacy designed backdrop for your wedding photos and the romantic Claddagh pier for outdoor shots.

THE GUESTLIST

The g Suite welcomes weddings and civil ceremonies up to 180 guests or the penthouse and award-winning Restaurant gigi’s may be booked for more intimate celebrations.

THE DIGS

The light-filled 101 bedrooms and suites range in size from 30sqm up to 120 sqm situated around the Zen bamboo terrace of our luxury spa ESPA at the g.

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THE BEST BITS

The experienced wedding team will be delighted to assist in making your dreams come true.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Inclusive wedding packages from €58 per guest.

THE REAL BRIDE REVIEW?

“The food was out of this world, I can’t complement the chef highly enough. The presentation and attention to detail was truly overwhelming.”

Old Dublin Road, Galway.
091 865 200; theghotel.ie