Afternoon Tea & Scones

Hermione's Restaurant at Kilkea Castle

Welcome Dinner

The Rose Garden at Kilkea Castle

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Photos

Wedding Party

We are so excited to welcome you all to Kilkea Castle in County Kildare, Ireland! Originally built in 1180, the Castle still retains its historical charm, but is now home to a hotel and resort on an 180-acre estate.

Kilkea Castle

While the estate has so much to offer, including an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and spa, everything on-site is walkable (within approximately a 5-minute walk). The welcome party is at Hermione's Restaurant, and the wedding ceremony will take place in the Rose Garden, with the reception to follow in the Baronial Hall.

The Lay of the Land

Venue

Flight Information

Kilkea Castle is located about a 45 minute - 1 hour drive from Dublin Airport (DUB). Aer Lingus operates multiple daily nonstop flights from most major US cities to Dublin, though you may also find some United, American, and Delta flights as well. Iceland Air also tends to have flights available with a single connection in Reykjavík&nbsp;(KEF). Our Suggestion: If you will be returning to the US on the Sunday after the wedding, we highly recommend booking the later afternoon/early evening flight options. Customs &amp; Immigration are completed in Dublin prior to boarding (which is great once you land back in the US!) but does require getting to the airport at least 2-3 hours in advance. Given the commute from Kilkea Castle to the airport, late afternoon/early evening flights will likely give you the most relaxed travel experience! Friendly reminder to confirm your passports are up to date (ideally valid for at least 6 months post travel)!

Getting Around

There are four ways we recommend getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kilkea Castle. The drive is about 45 minutes - 1 hour.1. Car Transfer: This is our recommended way to get from the airport (or city center) to the venue. A few companies we recommend:<a href="https://viptransfer.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">- VIP Transfer</a><a href="https://www.devinescs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">-Devines Chauffeur Service</a><a href="https://www.executivetransfers.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">-Executive Transfers</a><a href="https://blacktiechauffeur.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">-Black Tie Chauffer</a> 2. Rental Car: Dublin Airport has all major rental companies. Note to ask for / specify an automatic (if not comfortable driving a manual as this is the default). There is free parking on-site at Kilkea. 3. Uber 4. Taxi: We recommend using the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/freenow-by-lyft-taxi-more/id357852748" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Freenow app</a> to order a taxi from your phone. You can also just flag a taxi the old-fashioned way. Please note that while Uber and Taxi may be an option, if you are landing at odd hours, it may be more challenging to get a driver who will accept a ride out to Kilkea. Taxis/Ubers are generally recommended for city to airport travel or shorter (~20 min or less) journeys. For guaranteed availability, booking a car transfer in advance would be the way to go!

Travel

We have reserved a large room block on-site at Kilkea Castle with discounted rates. While the room block is completely optional, please note that all wedding weekend events will take place on-site. We have a very limited number of Castle and Carriage (Castle Courtyard) Rooms and numerous Lodge Rooms. All rooms are within a 5-minute walk of the main castle. Please feel free to visit the Kilkea Castle website for more information or email us with any questions: emmaandhunter2026@gmail.com. While the official check-in time is 3pm, if you plan to arrive earlier, the hotel has assured us they can store your bags until your room is ready. Room Rates (all rates inclusive of a full Irish breakfast):- Lodge Rooms: from €265/night- Carriage (Castle Courtyard) Rooms: €275/night- Castle Rooms: €385/night NOTE: We have added a second block of lodge rooms which will be available to book until March 31st, 2026 (The last day to book is March 31st, 2026) Please book using the website below. Code: 232396

Kilkea Castle Hotel & Golf Resort

Accommodations

On Site at Kilkea Castle

Kilkea Castle offers a host of experiences for guests. For the best availability, booking in advance is recommended. <a href="https://www.kilkeacastle.ie/things-to-do/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Full list linked here.</a> Some of the highlights include:- Golf- Spa- Tennis- Equestrian- Falconry- Fly Fishing- Archery Activities can be booked ahead of time by emailing the hotel at experiences@kilkeacastle.ie or by calling +353 59 914 5600. Tee times for golf may be booked directly on the <a href="https://www.kilkeacastle.ie/golf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> but certainly feel free to call or email the hotel if you are having any trouble!

In Dublin

If you are planning to arrive in Dublin before the wedding festivities or have a few days after to explore, here are a few of our favorite things to do, places to eat, and pubs to visit! Activities- Guinness Storehouse Tour &amp; Gravity Bar (a blend of history and the best pint of Guinness in the world)- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (actually a great way to see the entire city)- Phoenix Park- Temple Bar District- Kilmainham Gaol Tour (this is very popular so important to book ahead of time)- Jameson Whiskey Distillery (They have a tour and a tasting; if you like whiskey, we recommend the tasting! One of Hunter's highlights of our last Dublin trip!)- St. Stephen's Green- Irish Museum of Modern Art- Grafton Street Shopping Restuarants- The Ivy- Sophie's Rooftop- Mani (great for a casual pizza slice)- Spitalfields Pub &amp; Restaurant- Pichet- Variety Jones- Mister S Pubs (in addition to drinks, many pubs offer a great food menu as well)- The Palace Bar (the upper floor is a great whiskey-specific bar)- The Stags Head- The Brazen Head (usually has live music too)- O'Donoghue's (usually has live music too)

Emma & Hunter

Emma & Hunter

E&H

Afternoon Tea & Scones

Welcome Dinner

Wedding Day