Tonight's specialServed Friday
Not at the altar. Not even at the match. At a takeaway counter in Limerick, after a night out, over a chicken and a bag of chips.
NOTE: one thumbs-up, given at a basketball game. That was the whole order. Kitchen did not ask questions.
NOTE: after a night out. First time the two of them properly talked. Customers still at the counter, still talking.
September 2020. LYIT Donegal against the Eagles. At the game, Niall gave Orlaith a thumbs-up. One thumbs-up. That was the whole move.
That night, after a night out, they landed in Shake Dog, the late-night takeaway in Limerick, and properly talked for the first time. He got the chicken. She got cheese and garlic chips. The order still stands.
Not affiliated with Shake Dog, just very fond of it.
Two proud counties. Both basketball mad. One household. No substitutions.
Proudly Derry. Served with the Walls, the Peace Bridge and the Guildhall. Works for Basketball Ireland, so the basketball comes as standard. Arrives with a big Northern side order.
Proudly Limerick, Huskies through and through. Served with King John's Castle and the Shannon. Primary school teacher, so she will know if you didn't do your homework.
Her favourite place in the world, all those childhood summers. The question on the cliffs. She said yes.
Full story to comeThe times are the prices. Everything's included. Friday 23 April 2027, from Monaleen to Adare.
Friday 23 April 2027
The ceremony is 1:00 for now and might move to 1:30. The invites will have the final word.
Everyone's welcome on the Saturday. No second list, no small print. Come as you are and help us go over Friday in great detail.
Saturday 24 April 2027 · from 4:00
The crew on shift for the big day. Be nice to them; they've been briefed.
WEEK OF MON 19 APRIL 2027 · PINNED BY THE TILL
| Name | Role | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Orlaith's side | ||
| Sarah Jane | Chief bridesmaid | FRI 23 · ALL DAY |
| Avril Crosse | Bridesmaid | FRI 23 · ALL DAY |
| Rhea McMahon | Bridesmaid | FRI 23 · ALL DAY |
| Laura | Bridesmaid | FRI 23 · ALL DAY |
| Niall's side | ||
| Name to be announced | Best man | FRI 23 · ALL DAY |
| Feargal McDermott | Groomsman | FRI 23 · ALL DAY |
| Gary Campbell | Groomsman | FRI 23 · ALL DAY |
| Sean Doherty | Groomsman | FRI 23 · ALL DAY |
| Ciaran Lockhart | Groomsman | FRI 23 · ALL DAY |
In charge at the church: Monsignor Dan Neenan. Best man's shift is filled; the name goes up on this sheet soon.
DELIVERIES · DON'T BLOCK THE DOOR
Every good takeaway has a few photos stuck up beside the till. These are ours. More going up after the day.
We don't deliver. Ye'll have to collect. Here's how far you're coming, and where to sleep after.
Reception, dinner, dancing and Saturday's Treehouse, all on the one site. Ring the hotel and say you're with the wedding; those rooms go early. The Dunraven Arms is in Adare village, five minutes away.
Open the mapDoors 12:30, ceremony 1:00. About 25 minutes from the Woodlands. Staying in Limerick city? Plenty of rooms 25 minutes out: the Strand, the Clayton, the George.
Open the mapThe handiest landing for anyone flying in. Cork is about 1¾ hours away by road; Dublin about 2½.
Belfast: the M1 then the M7, about four hours. Dublin: the M7, about two and a half. Car pool if you can.
Plenty at the Woodlands. Church parking notes come with the invites. Car pooling is warmly encouraged, especially from the North.
Local numbers come with the invites. Whatever the hour, the hotel desk will ring one for you.
April in Ireland: all four seasons before the soup. Everything on the day is indoors. Bring a coat for the photos.
Printed on the side of the bag, where nobody ever reads it. Go on. Read it.
Your good clothes: suits, dresses, colour, personality. Two firm rules. Nothing white unless you're the bride. No club jerseys, either club. Yes, it's a Huskies and Eagles house. That's exactly why.
Really. The Treehouse at the Woodlands, Saturday 24 April, from 4:00. No second list. If you're about, come in.
Your invite names everyone it includes. Check it when it lands, and just ask us if anything's unclear.
The ruling comes with the invites. Either way, Black Diamond Photography and MDA Productions have the cameras covered, so you can just be there.
Having you there is plenty; a card box will be about on the day, quietly.
1 March 2027, to be confirmed on the invites. Order early. Nobody likes being the last one at the counter.
Not yet. The counter below is in training mode. It goes live with the invites, and then your name brings up your whole household.
This is the RSVP. Tell us what you're having and the printer does the rest. Takes about a minute.
Training mode · demo only, the counter goes live with the invites
Your receipt prints here.
Orders close 1 March 2027 (to be confirmed on the invites).
Prefer paper? Tell any of the bridal party and they'll put your order through.