Together with their families

Orlaith and Niall

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Friday 23 April 2027, at one o’clock

Monaleen ChurchCastletroy, Limerick

and afterwards at

The Woodlands Hotel & SpaAdare, Co. Limerick

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From the Archives

A few favourites, tucked in behind the invitation.

  • Orlaith and Niall kneeling in the snow at Ski Dubai, a king penguin on either side
    The only double date they’ve ever agreed on
  • Black and white photo-booth strip: sunglasses on, a kiss, then a grin
    Three frames, no retakes
  • Orlaith and Niall on a basketball court with family around them and two trophies
    The home crowd. Loud, biased, brilliant.
  • Niall with his arms around Orlaith on a sofa in front of a bright painted mural
    Found a wall, made it theirs
  • Orlaith on Niall’s back on a sand dune, the sun setting behind them
    Dubai. Carrying the team as usual
  • Orlaith and Niall with their arms up under the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
    Vegas. Scouting trip, allegedly
  • Orlaith in a long cream dress and Niall in a navy suit on a garden lawn
    Someone else’s wedding. Taking notes.
  • A windswept selfie of Orlaith and Niall on a clifftop above the sea
    Atlantic wind 1, hairdo 0
  • Orlaith and Niall in their club tops, each holding up a cup
    Two clubs, two cups, one very smug photo
  • Orlaith and Niall on a yellow velvet booth under a neon sign reading Disco made me do it
    The defence rests, your honour
  • Orlaith and Niall at the water’s edge at sunset, a birthday message written in the sand
    A birthday, written in sand

The Day

The ceremony at Monaleen Church at one o’clock, then on to the Woodlands in Adare for the rest of the day and night.

The order of the day

Day 2

Day 2 is for everybody. The Treehouse at the Woodlands, Saturday 24 April, from four o’clock. Everyone is welcome. No dress code.

See Day 2

Our Story

It started with a thumbs-up

September 2020, LYIT Donegal v the Eagles. Niall gave Orlaith a thumbs-up across the hall. He still calls it smooth.

Shake Dog

Later that night, after a night out, the first proper chat happened in Shake Dog, the late-night takeaway. He had the chicken. She had the cheese and garlic chips. That was that.

Limerick and Derry

She is Limerick, proudly. He is Derry, prouder still: the Walls, the Peace Bridge, the Guildhall. Two counties, one house, and basketball in it seven days a week. She plays for the Huskies; he coaches the Eagles. She teaches small people; he works in coach education for Basketball Ireland.

The Dubai chapter

Orlaith lived in Dubai for two years and loved it. Niall flew out five times. Five.

Kilkee

Her favourite place in the world since childhood summers. So that is exactly where he asked. She said yes before the wind could carry the question off.

Selfie of Niall and Orlaith on the cliffs at Kilkee minutes after the proposal, her ring on show and the Atlantic behind
Kilkee. The question survived the wind.
Studio photograph: Niall down on one knee holding out a basketball, Orlaith in her Huskies number 7 kit laughing, her hand on the ball and the ring on
Down on one knee. Wrong ball, same answer.

One thumbs-up, two counties, two years in Dubai, five flights and one date: 23.04.27.

Draft wording. Our own words to follow.

Next card: The Day

The Day

Friday 23 April 2027

The wedding

Monaleen Church

Castletroy, Limerick

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The Woodlands Hotel & Spa

Adare, Co. Limerick

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  1. 12:30pmDoors open at Monaleen Church
  2. 1:00pmThe ceremonyWith Monsignor Dan Neenan. The time is confirmed on the invites.
  3. 2:00pmConfetti and photographs outside the church
  4. 3:00pmDrinks reception at the Woodlands, Adare
  5. 5:00pmDinner is calledWe make our entrance at 5:15
  6. 7:00pmSpeeches
  7. 8:00pmThe cake
  8. 8:15pmEvening guests join us
  9. 8:30pmFirst dance, then the band
  10. 11:00pmDJ until late

Everything after the ceremony is the working plan. Final times come with the invites.

Saturday 24 April 2027

The Treehouse at the Woodlands

Day 2 is for everybody.Everyone is welcome. No dress code.

The Treehouse at the Woodlands

Adare, Co. Limerick

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  1. 4:00pmArrival drinks
  2. 5:00pmFood
  3. 6:00pmLive music
  4. 8:00pmThe dancing carries on
  5. LateWind down, at your own pace

This is the working plan. Final times come with the invites.

Next card: Travel & Stay

Travel & Stay

Getting here

From the North
The M1 to Dublin, then the M7 the whole way down. About four hours from Belfast, closer to five from Derry. Half of Derry travels down on the Thursday night: join the convoy.
Flying in
Shannon is the one you want, thirty minutes from Adare. Cork is about an hour and three quarters; Dublin about two and a half hours by motorway.
On the morning
The church is in Castletroy, on Limerick’s east side. From Adare, leave a good forty minutes.

Staying over

  • The WoodlandsAt the venue

    Rooms at the venue go first. Ring the hotel and say you’re with the wedding.

  • The Dunraven ArmsAdare village, five minutes

    Book early.

  • Limerick cityAbout twenty-five minutes

    The Strand, the Clayton or the George.

  • Adare ManorTen minutes

    Should the lottery land that week.

Good to know

Parking
Plenty at the Woodlands. Church parking notes come with the invites. Car-pool if you can.
Taxis
Local numbers come with the invites; the hotel desk will sort the end of the night.
Weather
Ireland in April: four seasons before the soup. Everything that matters is indoors; bring a coat for the photographs.

Next card: Wedding Party

Wedding Party

With Orlaith

  • Sarah JaneChief Bridesmaid
  • Avril CrosseBridesmaid
  • Rhea McMahonBridesmaid
  • LauraBridesmaid

With Niall

  • Feargal McDermottBest Man
  • Gary CampbellGroomsman
  • Sean DohertyGroomsman
  • Ciaran LockhartGroomsman

Any question on the day, ask one of these eight.

Next card: FAQ

FAQ

What do I wear?

Your good stuff: colour, style, whatever makes you feel great. Two asks only: nothing white unless you’re Orlaith, and no club jerseys. Either club.

Is Saturday really for everyone?

Day 2 is for everybody. Really. The Treehouse from four o’clock, no dress code. Travelling guests especially: you’re not to sit in a hotel room.

Can I bring the kids?

Your invite will name everyone included. If you’re unsure, ask us straight out.

Phones in the church?

We’ll confirm on the invites. Either way, our photographer and videographer have the big moments covered, so you can enjoy this one with your own eyes.

Presents?

Having you there is the present. If you’d like to do more, there will be a card box on the day, and that is the last we’ll say of it.

Parking at the church?

Notes come with the invites. Car-pooling encouraged, especially for the northern convoy.

When do I reply by?

1 March 2027, to be confirmed on the invites. Reply early and forget about it.

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