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Galway alternative wedding venue

barkingmadlolly · 2016-12-19 16:18:12

We are planning on getting married in late Dec 2017 and are looking for a venue in Galway or an hour or so from there. A lot of guests will travel from Asia so would prefer a location that's easily accessible. We don't want a soulless hotel ballroom with no character. Any suggestions or ideas?

19-12-2016 4:18pm

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We are planning on getting married in late Dec 2017 and are looking for a venue in Galway or an hour or so from there. A lot of guests will travel from Asia so would prefer a location that's easily accessible.
We don't want a soulless hotel ballroom with no character. Any suggestions or ideas?

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#2 19-12-2016 4:22pm

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Brigids garden in roscahil is gorgeous for weddings. Not sure how many guests they can cater for but worth a look. It's less than 30 mins drive from centre of Galway in the clifden direction.

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#3 19-12-2016 5:39pm

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Galway Glamping in Ballyglunin could be nice for a small crowd. Here's their site - http://www.galwayglamping.com

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#4 19-12-2016 8:05pm

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Was at a lovely wedding in Cloonacauneen Castle a while back.

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#5 19-12-2016 8:18pm

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xfactorfan23 wrote: »

Brigids garden in roscahil is gorgeous for weddings. Not sure how many guests they can cater for but worth a look. It's less than 30 mins drive from centre of Galway in the clifden direction.

I thought that but it could be risky in December weather.

Lough Cutra Castle or Glenlo Abbey.

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#6 20-12-2016 1:14am

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+1 for Cloonacauneen. Different options size wise. They have a few rooms/BandB close, but it's only 15 mins in a taxi to town.

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#7 20-12-2016 8:24am

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Slieve Aughty centre just south of Loughrea is also worth a visit.

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#8 20-12-2016 10:46am

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If by "alternative" you mean “out of the ordinary” then www.clooncastle.com or even the Rowing Club
But also have a read of these older recommendations
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055822342

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