Alternative wedding venue - HELP!

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Hi there !

A collegue plans to get married this Summer .

What I would like advice on is; Names of your favourite lovely country pub (anywhere in Ireland) that would be perfect for a wedding reception -

preferably with a lovely 'Ballykissangel' type setting as they will only need a blessing (they will have a civil wedding to get the certificate a few days before on their own)

Plan is not to have the traditional church, hotel, full meal , disco & band.

But instead an outside 'blessing' at 5pm ish(that can be done anywhere at all as they will technically be married already) then to a 'quaint' pub on a Saturday (late afternoon) for drinks, party and trad session (she has musicians attending wedding) The food (could be a BBQ, caterers with substantial 'nibbles' all evening , posh buffet) could be done by pub or caterers. Numbers approx 120.

All suggestions really appreciated !!
Thanks in advance!:)
 
McCormacks in Balscadden - a few miles from Balbriggan - is my local. Warm, traditional feel to the place, but they have a decent size lounge that could possibly be reserved. They're actually putting in kitchens etc at the moment which would be handy too. They have a nice beer garden out front (just across the road really, but it's nicely enclosed by shrubbery) which could be used for the outdoor blessing - the garden is overlooked by the church there which I'd imagine would add to the feel of the occasion.
 
Megan said:
What part of the country would you want this pub to be?
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Anywhere in Ireland:)
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Thanks conor mc - will look into it !
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keep 'em comin' folks !:)
 
how about morans osyter cottage in kilcolgan/clarinbridge.? had great outdoor crack there one year before :eek: and after wedding and was almost sorry to have to go to the reception proper.
 
There are some really nice places I've seen around the Cooley/Omeath/ Carlingford areas- I just don't know any of the names!
Maybe someone can help...sorry that's a bit useless :D
 
How about Houghs in Banagher, Co. Offaly. This place is certainly different. I dont know if they do food. You could take a cruise on the shannon and pay Houghs a visit.
 
cuchulainn said:
how about morans osyter cottage in kilcolgan/clarinbridge.? had great outdoor crack there one year before :eek: and after wedding and was almost sorry to have to go to the reception proper.
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Spent the day after a wedding here and it was fantastic
 
Kramer said:
Spent the day after a wedding here and it was fantastic
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Thanks a million , I will certainly look into these suggestions.:)
A few friends have mentioned places in Gaway , Connemara etc also - will investigate also !
 
Burkes in Clonbur, Co Galway - fab food! Beautiful lakes and loads of accommodation in area for guests all within walking distance.

Shirley's Pub in Kells Co Kilkenny - they do great barbacues - The Riordans was filmed there.

Both in lovely quaint villages!

Jack Meades in Faithlegg in Waterford - great barbacues also!

Imagine all the fun you will have in visiting all these places! Enjoy!
 
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