Gift List

Dear all,

Quite a number of you have made enquiries with regard to a wedding list. John Lewis will host our wedding list which will be available to purchase on from 12th May 2007.

The list will be active for 8 weeks from 12th May and you can purchase by going into the store directly, or by logging on to the John Lewis website:

https://www.johnlewisgiftlist.com/giftint/JSPs/GiftList/BuyGifts/GuestFindAList.jsp

Our gift list number is 235588 or alternatively you can search using either my name, Ian's name and the event date, 23rd June 2007.

Wedding Party

Best Man: Andrew Dixon

Groomsman: Michael Pink

Groomsman: Simon Smith

Usher: Joe Wiggins

Usher: Gareth Barnes

Maid of honour: Louise O'Brien

Bridesmaid: Zara Battle

Bridesmaid: Lisa O'Byrne

Toastmaster: Matthew O'Brien

Child Minding Facilities

Regrettably, as a result of venue number restrictions, we will be unable to extend the wedding invitations to include children at the church service and the reception.

A number of people have made enquiries about available child minding facilities and below I have listed some options:

1) Great Southern Hotel, Killarney Tel: 00353 64 38004
Child minding facilities cost: €10 per hour
Notice: 2-3 weeks
Contact: Eleanor, head housekeeper

2) Holiday Inn, Killarney Tel: 00353 64 33000
Child minding facilities cost: €10 - €12 per hour
Notice: 1 week, max 3 children
Contact: Irene Hurley, reservations manager

3) Killarney Plaza Hotel Tel: 00353 64 21111
Child minding facilities cost: €10 per hour
Notice: 2 weeks, max depends on age of children
Contact: Regina Daly, central reservations

4) Lake Hotel, Killarney Tel: 00353 64 31035
Child minding facilities cost: Negotiated with the child minder
Notice: 2 weeks
Contact: Heather McIver

5) Arbutus Hotel, Killarney Tel: 00353 64 31037
Child minding facilities cost: €10 per hour
Notice: 24 hours
Contact: Ina

6) Dunloe Castle, Killarney Tel: 00353 64 71350
Child minding facilities cost: €10 - €12 per hour max 2 children
Notice: up to one week
Contact: Mary

Welcome

Dear all,

Thanks for taking the time to visit our wedding website. We won't bore you all with the details of how we first met - trust me, it's a long story!

We want you to enjoy the day as much as we hope to and this website has been designed to make your trip to our wedding in Killarney as easy and hassle free as possible.

You can also post comments as myself and Ian will be checking in regularly, we will do our very best to answer any questions which you might have!

This website will be used to post all the details with regard to our wedding so please make sure you check in regularly for the most current updates!

Thanks again,

Ian & Amanda

Eating Out / Things To See And Do

Eating Out

Eating out in Killarney is likely to be one of the highlights of your trip. With all the restaurants in both New Street and High Street, you will be spoiled for choice! Naturally, being on the coast, Kerry is famous for its wonderful seafood. You won't have any problem finding restaurants that cater for both traditional and contemporary Irish cuisine, neither will you be disappointed!








A list of restaurants which we have personally visited and would recommend are as follows:

Gaby's Seafood Restaurant, 27 High Street, Killarney. Tel: 00353 64 32519

Sceilig Restaurant, High Street, Killarney. Tel: 00353 64 33062

Strawberry Tree, Plunkett Street, Killarney. Tel: 00353 64 32688

West End Restaurant, Killarney. Tel: 00353 64 32271

Bricin Restaurant, 26 High Street,Killarney. Tel: 00353 64 34902

Foley's Seafood Restaurant. 23 High Street, Killarney. Tel: 00353 64 31217

Chapter 40, New Street, Killarney. Tel: 00353 64 71833

For further information on eating out, please visit www.corkkerry.ie

Things To See And Do

Kerry is one of the most beautiful counties in Ireland and there is plenty to see and do here. Why not rent a car and explore the spectacular coastline? Visit Dingle to see if you can spot Funghi the Dolphin, take a jaunting carriage up to the breathtaking Gap of Dunloe or spend an afternoon in the beautiful grounds of Muckross House and Gardens.








For further information on things to see and do on your trip, please visit www.corkkerry.ie

Car Hire

At www.corkkerry.ie you will find an extensive range of car hire options at your fingertips. If you have not been to visit the southwest coast of Ireland before, now is the prefect opportunity to take a few days out after the wedding to enjoy the sights that this area of Ireland has to offer.









There are also car hire links to all the car hire companies which Kerry airport services. For more information on these car hire companies log on to http://www.kerryairport.ie/carhirelinks/index.htm

Travel Information

Travelling By Air:






From London to:

Kerry

Direct flights from London are available daily. For more information, please see http://www.ryanair.com/.

Cork

Ireland’s second city situated approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Kerry. Perfect if you are planning on renting a car, daily flights depart from various London airports. For further information, please log on to http://www.ryanair.com/ or http://www.aerlingus.com/.

Shannon

Situated approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Kerry, daily flights depart from various London airports. For further information, please log on to http://www.ryanair.com/ or http://www.aerlingus.com/.

From Dublin to Kerry:

Direct flights depart daily from Dublin to Kerry. For more information, please log on to http://www.aerarann.ie/







Travelling By Train:

From Dublin, trains depart daily from Dublin Heuston to Killarney. Approximate journey time is four and a half hours on the slow train with one change and three and a half hours direct on the fast train. For further rail information or to book tickets, log on to http://www.irishrail.ie/.







Travelling By Car:

From Dublin, travelling by car to Killarney can take anything from four hours to six hours depending on the traffic. If this is your planned mode of transport, be sure to choose your time of travel wisely!







Travelling By Coach:

Coaches leave daily from Dublin to Killarney. For further information please log on to http://www.buseireann.ie/.


Further travel information:

For further travel information, please log on to the following websites:

http://www.corkkerry.ie/

http://www.kerryairport.ie/

Accomodation Information

Dear all,

Below, please find listed some information with regard to accomodation in Killarney, Co.Kerry. Anything which I would recommend is listed with an asterix (*). This is just a small selection of the accomodation available in the area, for more information, please log on to:

www.corkkerry.ie

This website has an extensive list of accomodation options to suit all requirements. Happy searching!

Budget Accomodation:

1)Fossa Caravan & Camping Park, Fossa, Killarney.Tel: 064 31497 Fax: 064 34459

In an ideal location directly opposite Christ the Prince of Peace Church, fossa caravan park is located just a five minute drive from Killarney town centre.

Price lists for 2007 are not yet available, please contact the park directly for further rate information.




2) The Sugan Hostel, Michael Collins Place, Lewis Road, Killarney. Tel 064 33104

www.killarneysuganhostel.com

Situated in the centre of the town this is a small, family run cosy cottage style hostel ideal for those on a budget. You can book your accomodation by following the information on their website. You do need to reserve accomodation and dorm beds are €15 per person per night or if you would like more privacy, there is a twin room available for €17.50 per person per night.

Moderate Accomodation:

1) *Kathleen's Country House, Tralee Road, Killarney.Tel: 064 32810 Fax: 064 32340

Family run and ideal if you are renting a car, we stayed with Kathleen when we visited Killarney earlier in the year. Rest assured that if you stay here, when you leave, you will truly undestand the meaning of "Irish Hospitality"! Kathleen is also very involved with Killarney tourism and will make sure to advise you on all the best places to visit during your stay in Kerry.



2) Killarney Towers Hotel, College Street, Killarney. Tel: 064 31038 Fax: 064 31684
www.odonoghue-ring-hotels.com

Situated in the heart of downtown Killarney, this hotel is more suited to the young as it is surrounded by bars....with one on either side next door! The hotel rates for 2007 are not yet available however rates for 2006 are as follows for June:
1 night bed and breakfast at €78 per person sharing. In a great location for those of you not planning to spend any length of time in Killarney........


3) Holiday Inn Killarney, Muckross Road, Killarney. Tel: 064 33000
www.ichotelsgroup.com

On the doorstep of the Killarney National Park, home to Muckross House and Gardens and the famous lakes of Killarney, this hotel could not be more ideally located. Within a stones throw of the town centre, what you see is what you get with the Holiday Inn. The rates are not yet available for 2007 however watch this space where they will be published in due course.




Top End Accomodation:

*1) Arbutus Hotel, College Street, Killarney. Tel: 064 31037 Fax: 064 31684
www.arbutuskillarney.com

One of the most historic and best loved hotels in Killarney, the Arbutus is a family run hotel situated in the centre of Killarney town. Prices for 2006 are listed below however these are subject to change later in the year when the rates for 2007 are released.
Prices are based on two adults sharing:
Superior Double Room: €160 B&B per night.
Deluxe Double Room: €180 B&B per night.


2) Great Southern Hotel, Town Centre, Killarney. Tel: 1850 38 38 48 (IRE) / 0800 731 6107
www.greatsouthernhotelkillarney.com

The Great Southern Hotel rests amoung 20 acres of scenic landscape grounds, its ivy clad facade and imposing Victorian features are a reminder of the elegance of a bygone era. Recently having undergone a lavish refurbishment, this hotel is luxury personified. Rates for 2007 listed below:
Double Room: €150 per night
Twin Room: €150 per night


3) Killarney Park Hotel, Town Centre, Killarney. Tel: 064 35555 Fax: 064 35266
www.killarneyparkhotel.ie

Killarney Park, one of Ireland's premier five star hotels is a non smoking hotel in the heart of downtown Killarney. Situated on private grounds the staff here are committed to ensuring every moment will be memorable, relaxing and enjoyable! Rates for 2006 are listed below:
Deluxe Double Room: €400 B&B per night

*4) Hotel Dunloe Castle, Killarney. Tel: 064 71350 Fax: 064 71350

http://www.killarneyhotels.ie/dunloecastle/index.html

The venue for the wedding reception, this hotel overlooks the beautiful Gap of Dunloe. The hotel grounds are extensive and set in 64 acres of park land which lead to the ruins of the castle itself. The hotel itself is situated a short drive from Killarney town. Rates for 2007 are now available as follows: €210 per room per night including breakfast.