Wedding Day

Day Two

Our Wedding

This is where our wedding reception will be held.Ballyseede Castle dates back over 400 years. Built in the late 16th century, it is surrounded by 30 acres of private gardens and woodland.&nbsp;It is rumored to be a little haunted (the attic!). This was a non-negotiable for Ciara... In order to book a room, Ballyseede Castle have recommended you contact them directly via phone +353 66 712 5799&nbsp;or email: info@ballyseedecastle.com Breakfast is included for guests staying on-site and is served from 8:00AM-10.30AM daily.

Ballyseede Castle 

Nearby Hotels

We have enclosed a list of nearby hotels. AirBnB or Vrbo are other options for booking accommodation!

This is a nearby hotel that's a 4 minute drive to Ballyseede Castle

Manor West Hotel

This is a nearby hotel that's a 4 minute drive to Ballyseede Castle.

Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa

This is a nearby hotel that's a 5 minute drive to Ballyseede Castle.

The Rose Hotel

This is a nearby hotel that's an 8 minute drive to Ballyseede Castle.

Meadowlands Hotel Co. Kerry

Airports

Airports if you are flying to the wedding!

Kerry Airport is 15 minutes drive to Ballyseede, and has direct flights from London (Stansted and Luton), Manchester, and more.

Kerry Airport

Cork Airport is 1.5 hour drive to Ballyseede, and has direct flights from Bristol, London, Manchester (U.K), Salzburg (Austria), and more.

Cork Airport

Shannon Airport is 1.5 hour drive to Ballyseede, and has direct flights from Boston, Chicago, New York (USA), and London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester (UK), and more.

Shannon Airport

Dublin Airport is a 3 hour drive to Ballyseede. There is also a flight from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport (the airport closest to Ballyseede). Dublin airport has direct flights from Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Miami, Philadelphia (USA) Toronto, Vancouver (Canada), Inssbruck (Austria), and more. There are buses (Dublin Coach) from Dublin to Tralee, Kerry. There is also a train (Irish Rail) from Dublin Heuston (change at Mallow, Cork) to Tralee.

Dublin Airport

Travel

Friday September 5th, 2025

Wedding Day 

Ceremony -  1:00PM

The ceremony will take place in the Prince of Peace (Fossa) Church starting at 1:00PM. Address: Fossa, Killarney, Co.Kerry <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Prince+of+Peace+Church/@52.069867,-9.5860969,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48453927a93a1b35:0x57afa2c9c321bc2e!8m2!3d52.069867!4d-9.583522!16s%2Fg%2F11c3wwjdq_?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(Google Maps)</a>Formal attire.

Reception 3:15PM-2:00AM

After the ceremony, please join us at Ballyseede Castle for a drinks reception, followed by dinner, live music, and dancing! Drinks Reception: 3:15PM, Call Bell for Dinner: 5PM, Band: 9:30PM, Late Night Bites: 11PM, DJ: 12AM-2AM For anyone who doesn't have transportation, a bus will be provided from the church to Ballyseede Castle after the ceremony (just let Ciara or Mark know you would like a space on the bus) Address: Ballyseede, Tralee, Co Kerry <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ballyseede+Castle+Hotel/@52.2562449,-9.6516629,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!3m8!1s0x484535a85a634859:0xcf0d8f96c68128c1!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d52.256245!4d-9.646792!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn3hlx?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(Google Maps</a>)Formal attire.

Saturday September 6th, 2025

Day Two - 4:00PM

Join us in The Tankard from 4PM for food, craic agus ceoil (music &amp; fun ;)Food served at 4:30PMAddress: Kilfenora, Fenit, Co. Kerry, V92 XY77 <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Tankard+Bar+and+Restaurant/@52.2772145,-9.8261642,17z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x48454b5c0dffc9c9:0x5e891a47daf10e3d!2sThe+Tankard+Bar+and+Restaurant!8m2!3d52.2772145!4d-9.8235893!10e1!16s%2Fg%2F1tj2mwdb!3m5!1s0x48454b5c0dffc9c9:0x5e891a47daf10e3d!8m2!3d52.2772145!4d-9.8235893!16s%2Fg%2F1tj2mwdb?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(Google Maps)</a>Smart Casual attire For anyone who doesn't have transportation, a bus will leave Ballyseede Castle (making a stop at Manor West hotel) and head to The Tankard. After the Day 2 is over, the bus will leave The Tankard and head back to Ballyseede Castle (making a stop at Manor West hotel).Please contact Ciara or Mark if you want to save a spot on either journey.

Schedule

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Kerry

Tourist activities to do in the county where the wedding is taking place! Tourist attractions include: -Killarney National Park-Ring of Kerry drive-Skellig Michael-Dingle Peninsula

Cliffs Of Moher (Clare)

Cliffs of Moher are spectacular sea cliffs and one of the most famous tourists attractions in Ireland.

Cork

Explore nearby County Cork where the bride is from(up da rebels). Tourist attractions include:-Blarney Castle-Jameson Distillery Middleton-Cobh ((for example Cobh Harbour and the Titanic museum)

Ciara & Mark

Ciara & Mark

Photos