Kelly & Conor

We have reserved enough lodges and carriage rooms for all of our guests for the night of the wedding. All you have to do is choose which will suit you best. We have also reserved several Carriage rooms for the night before the wedding, however there will be a wedding on the Thursday, so book your accommodation in plenty of time to avoid any disappointment as these rooms will be released to the public 8 weeks prior to the wedding. 


There are two types of accommodation onsite;

1. Carriage Rooms: @ €210 - €240  p/night B&B. Sleeps two people. Carriage Rooms are located within the Courtyard of Kilkea Castle.

2. Lodges: Individual Lodge bedrooms @ €170 p/night B&B. Sleeps two people. Self-catering 3 bedroom lodges @ €440 p/night room only. Sleeps six people. Lodges overlook the impressive 18-hole Golf Course with the majesty of the Castle as your backdrop.

How to book your room:

Book online by logging onto www.kilkeacastle.ie and choose either the Carriage or the Lodge Bedrooms and enter the PROMO CODE 046044

Be sure to include the promo code when booking in order to see the room block. Otherwise it will show that there are no rooms available.

Or

Call/email Kilkea Castle directly and state that you will be attending the wedding of Kelly & Conor on July 15th, 2022.

+353 59 9145600 | reservations@kilkeacastle.ie

They will take a credit card to ensure reservation but you won't be charged until checkout. Therefore, those sharing lodges, will be able to split costs etc. If you would like to book the 3 bedroom self catering lodges, it is best to team up with other people/couples and have one person from your lodge secure the booking for the nights you will all be attending.

Other hotels in the area: Clanard Court Hotel : 10 minutes from Kilkea Castle

Dublin Airport is the closest airport to Kilkea Castle, it's approximately 1hr from the airport. There are direct flights to Dublin via Aer Lingus from Boston, NYC,  San Francisco, Los Angeles. If you're connecting, flights from London take around 1h and Aer Lingus and Ryanair operate numerous flights out of Heathrow and Gatwick per day.

*Reminder* Please check your passports all have six months or more validity left on them if you're traveling from abroad.

Kilkea is situated in Castledermot in Co. Kildare. It is approximately 1h-1h 15 drive (84km) from Dublin Airport via the M9.
Driving from Dublin port, the drive can take between 1h - 1h 10mins via the M50.

If you would like to avoid driving, you can get the train from Dublin Heuston Station to Athy Station in Kildare (11 mins from Kilkea Castle)

If you plan on staying in Dublin before heading to Kilkea, here are some recommendations:

Hotels 

5 Star

1. The Merrion Hotel 

2. Westbury Hotel 

4 Star

1. Clayton Hotel Burlington Road 

2. Clayton Hotel Charlemont

3 Star

1. Buswells Hotel 

2. Premier Inn 

Guest House

Kilronan House 

Areas if looking for an Airbnb:

1. Ballsbridge

2. Ranelagh 

FREE NOW is Ireland's version of Uber, it's a handy taxi app that allows you to order taxis anywhere in Ireland. 

Tipping in Ireland, for the most part (there are exceptions) is completely optional and entirely at your discretion. 

When to tip: It’s pretty standard to leave between a 10 and 15% tip in places where you’ve had a meal (e.g. restaurants, pubs and cafes). If you're part of a large group, a service charge may be added to your bill so check before tipping. 

When it's not necessary: In a Pub - it isn't the norm to tip the person that’s serving you a drink. They won’t expect it so don’t stress about it. However, if you're receiving table service it would be custom to leave a small tip. 

Read more: https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/tipping-in-ireland/ 

Golf

Kilkea Castle offers an 18-hole par 70 championship parkland golf course, measuring 6200 metres.

Spa

The Spa has 5 treatment rooms including a large couples suite, a Relaxation Room, a Hydrotherapy Pool and a Beauty Lounge for hair, make-up and nails.

Equestrian

Kildare is known as the "Thoroughbred County". Kilkea offers memorable horse-riding experiences and help you discover the thrill of exploring the beautiful countryside on horseback.

Archery

It has been around for 15,000 years and now Kilkea Castle makes for an amazing backdrop for your very own version of Game of Thrones.

Falconry 

The majesty of Falcons, Owls and Hawks can be experienced amidst the backdrop of our historic Castle.

Whiskey Tasting

You will be taken on an exploration on the vibrancy of three Irish Whiskeys guided by an expert member of the team.

Athy Boat Tours

Located centrally in Athy Town, “Freedom on the Water” departs from the Jetty adjacent to the Courthouse, with ample parking available. athyboattours.com/

Burtown House & Gardens and The Green Barn

Burtown House, an early Georgian manor house, built in 1710, is surrounded by lush flower, vegetable and woodland gardens with beautiful park and farmland walks, as well as a lovely Cafe with homemade treats.  https://burtownhouse.ie/

St. Brigid's Cathedral & Round Tower

Located in the centre of Kildare town, Saint Bridget’s Cathedral and accompanying Round Tour is a must see in Kildare. The top of the Round Tour is home to some of the best views of the midlands and beyond. www.kildare.ie/heritage/details.asp?GCID=140

Moone High Cross Inn

Two miles away is the Moone High Cross Inn, an Irish pub famous for its its craic and live music that is reputed to be Clint Eastwood’s favourite pub in the whole of Ireland.

The Bistro

The Bistro is located in the Clubhouse at Kilkea Castle. The Bistro offers all-day dining and is the perfect place to relax with friends and family.

Hermione's Restaurant at the Clubhouse

Hermoine's is located in the Clubhouse at Kilkea Castle. This will be open for dinner on the night prior to the wedding. 

The Keep

Kilkea Castle's Bar, The Keep, located in the ground floor of the Castle, is the perfect spot to enjoy a pint of Guinness.

Traditional Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room

Offers a wide selection of specialty teas, delicate finger sandwiches, warm homemade scones and chilled bubbly.

The Old Yard

Down the road from Kilkea you'll find The Old Yard, an old farmhouse where you can enjoy lunch in the tea room and some antique shopping. http://www.theoldyard.ie/ 

Guinness Storehouse www.guinness-storehouse.com/en

Trinity College & the Book of Kells  https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/ 

St. Stephen's Green Park ststephensgreenpark.ie/ 

Grafton Street for shopping

Hop on Hop off bus tour city-sightseeing.com/en/50/dublin

Pubs

O'Donoghues - a great place to listen to traditional Irish music
The School House - a local pub to where Kelly & Conor worked
Toner's - one of the best pints of Guinness in Dublin

The Bridge - cozy pub great for watching rugby

Restaurants & Cafes

Bestseller - a very cute Wine Cafe

Fade street Social - gastro pub

Dillingers - excellent brunch 

Market bar - small shared plates

If you're planning on spending some time exploring Ireland, here are some of Conor & Kelly's favorite sites around the country.

Galway is a great place to spend a few nights and makes a great base for day trips around the west of Ireland. From Galway you're not too far from the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, and Connemara. 

Cliffs of Moher - while the Cliffs of Moher are definitely a tourist attraction, they're worth a trip! 

Killarney - If visiting Killarney, be sure to check out the Killarney National Park and Ring of Kerry.

Wicklow Mountains - not too far outside of Dublin is the Wicklow National Park, offering beautiful hikes. Glendalough is a must visit with it's Monastic sites, scenic lakes, and walking trails. 

Kilkea Castle Golf Club: Part of the wedding reception venue, this is a magnificent 18 hole parkland golf course measuring 6,700 yards.

Adjacent to Dublin, there are two world famous links courses: Portmarnock Golf Club and Royal Dublin Golf Club. Both have hosted numerous championships.

Within one hour's drive of Kilkea Castle is Mount Juliet. This is a parkland course designed by Jack Nicklaus where Tiger Woods won in 2005 and which will hold the Irish Open in 2021.

Two other courses in Co. Kildare worth visiting are the K Club and Carton House.