Orlaith & Niall

The road from Derry to Limerick

The view from the back seat: a hand-cut landscape slides past the car window, from Derry's Walls to Adare's thatched cottages, with road signs carrying the story of Orlaith and Niall along the way.

Friday 23 April 2027, 200 days to go. Monaleen Church, Limerick, then the Woodlands, Adare. The trip south, one window at a time. Skip to the details.

  1. A5  From Derry
    To Limerick224mi

    Friday 23 April 2027

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    A5  Leaving Derry
    Donegal39mi

    Proudly Derry(that's Niall)

  2. Fáilte go Dún na nGallWelcome to Donegal

    Speed limits in km/h

    Miles out, kilometres inSame road. Longer signs.

    N15
    Dún na nGallDonegal36
    Béal Átha SeanaidhBallyshannon56
    LuimneachLimerick319km

  3. To our favourite people, near and far

    Wherever you're setting off from, we'll see you at the end of the road.

  4. N15
    SligeachSligo46
    LuimneachLimerick266km

    More Atlantic out the other windowLean over.

  5. Basketball mad

    Both of them. She plays for the Huskies, he coaches the Eagles.

  6. N17
    Cnoc MhuireKnock57
    TuaimTuam95
    LuimneachLimerick209km
    AerfortAirport
  7. N17
    Clár Chlainne MhuirisClaremorris18
    LuimneachLimerick159km
    N17
    TuaimTuam24
    An GortGort76km
  8. M18
    InisEnnis83
    LuimneachLimerick117km
    M18
    InisEnnis37
    SionainnShannon56
    LuimneachLimerick71km
  9. N68Cill ChaoiKilkee

    The question on the cliffs

    Kilkee, Co. Clare. Her favourite place in the world since she was small, all those childhood summers. So that's exactly where he asked.

    She said yesbefore the wind could carry the question off

    N18
    SionainnShannon
    LuimneachLimerick21km
  10. Fáilte go LuimneachWelcome to Limerick

    Proudly Limerick(that's Orlaith)

  11. Monaleen Church

    Friday 23 April 2027. 1:30 PM.

    Áth DaraAdare

    The Woodlands Hotel & Spa

    Reception, dinner and dancing, all under one roof.

    We're herethe day itself is just below

An Lá MórThe big day

Friday 23 April 2027. Two stops, one long and lovely day.

23.04.27
  1. Monaleen Church, CastletroyThe ceremony.
    1:30 PM
  2. On to AdareAbout 20 minutes to the Woodlands Hotel & Spa.
    after photos
  3. Drinks
    on arrival
  4. The wedding feastScheduled running time: optimistic.
    5:00
  5. SpeechesBrief. Allegedly.
    after dinner
  6. The band takes to the floor
    8:30
  7. Then the DJDancing until the small hours.
    late

Monaleen Church

St Mary Magdalene's, Monaleen Road, Castletroy, Limerick.

Monaleen Church map

The Woodlands Hotel & Spa

Knockanes, Adare. Reception, dinner and dancing, all under one roof.

The Woodlands map

An Dara LáDay two

The Treehouse at the Woodlands

Saturday 24 April 2027. From 4:00 PM. Same hotel, everyone's welcome.

Everyone at the wedding is welcome on Saturday. No need to move anywhere: it's the same hotel, so if you stayed over, it's a short walk with a sore head.

From 4:00 PM at the Treehouse there's food, music and a full post-match analysis of the previous day. Come as you are.

Lucht na BainiseThe wedding party

Meet the two starting fives. Who's marking whom will be announced once the team sheet is signed.

  • Bridesmaidsthis way to Orlaith
  • Sarah Janechief bridesmaid
  • Avril Crossebridesmaid
  • Rhea McMahonbridesmaid
  • Laura Lennonbridesmaid
  • Groomsmenthis way to Niall
  • Feargal McDermottbest man
  • Gary Campbellgroomsman
  • Sean Dohertygroomsman
  • Ciaran Lockhartgroomsman

Greamaithe den fhuinneogStuck to the window

Niall down on one knee in a photo studio, holding out a basketball to Orlaith in her Huskies kit, her hand on the ball.
Down on one knee. Wrong ball, same answer.
Niall giving Orlaith a piggyback on a desert dune at sunset.
Dubai. Carrying the team as usual.
The couple crouched in the snow between two king penguins.
The only double date they ever agreed on
Orlaith and Niall standing on a basketball court, each holding a trophy with green ribbons.
Two clubs, two cups. One very smug photo.
A black and white photo booth strip of the two of them pulling faces and kissing.
Developed with love, kept forever
The two of them with arms up in front of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.
Vegas. Scouting trip, allegedly.
The two of them in matching green Ireland tops courtside in a basketball arena.
On occasion, they even share a sideline
A selfie at a concert under yellow lights, Niall in a Run DMC t-shirt.
Front row, voices already gone
A black and white photo of the two of them dressed up, his arm around her waist.
The fancy one for the mantelpiece
Orlaith and Niall by the sea at sunset, drinks in hand, boats on the water behind them.
The sun set. The drinks didn't.
Orlaith showing her engagement ring beside Niall, by a Christmas tree.
The ring, by the tree
The two of them dressed up on a sunny lawn at a friend's wedding, trees and the sea behind.
Someone else's wedding. Taking notes.
The couple on a terrace at golden hour with mountains behind.
Spain, golden hour
The two of them dressed up outdoors, Niall in navy, Orlaith in white.
Scrubbed up well, the pair of them

Conas teacht anseoGetting here

The panorama above is the real road. Here it is the boring way, plus every other way in.

Doire go LuimneachDerry to Limerick360 kmabout 4¾ hours
  1. A5Out of Derry, then over the border at Lifford. Miles turn into kilometres.
  2. N15Ballybofey, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon, Sligo.
  3. N17Knock, Claremorris, Tuam.
  4. M17M18Gort, Ennis, Shannon.
  5. N18Into Limerick. Monaleen is on the far side of the city, Adare about 20 minutes beyond.
M1M7
From Belfast

M1, then M7. About four hours.

M7
From Dublin

M7 the whole way. About two and a half hours.

Flying in

Shannon Airport is the closest, about 35 minutes from Adare. Cork Airport is about an hour and a half by road, Dublin Airport about two and a half.

PParking

Plenty of parking at Monaleen Church and at the Woodlands.

Cá háit le fanachtWhere to stay

Beds, by distance
  • The Woodlands Hotel & Spa, Adareon siteThe reception and the Treehouse are both here. Ring the hotel, quote our room code and you'll get the wedding rate.Room codeTo come
  • Dunraven Arms, Adare village5 minOld coaching inn on the main street, among the thatched cottages.
  • Adare Manor10 minShould the lottery land that week.
  • Rathkeale House Hotel, Rathkeale20 minJust west of Adare, straight down the road.
  • Castletroy Park Hotel or Kilmurry Lodge, Castletroy20 minBoth a couple of minutes from Monaleen Church, handy for the ceremony.
  • Limerick city20 minPlenty of rooms: the Strand, the Clayton, the George.

Rialacha an BhóthairRules of the road

What's the dress code?

Your good clothes: colour, suits, dresses, whatever makes you feel great. Just no club jerseys, either club.

Is Saturday really for everyone?

Everyone. The Treehouse at the Woodlands, from 4:00 PM on Saturday 24 April. Same hotel, so if you're at the wedding, you're welcome at the Treehouse.

Phones during the ceremony?

Leave it to the professionals. A photographer has every angle covered, so you're free to just be there.

When does the RSVP have to be in by?

By 1 March 2027, please. The reply form is just below, and earlier is lovely.

Freagair, le do thoilRSVP

Two minutes, tops. Tell us who's in the car.

Your name brings up everyone on your invite, so you can answer for the whole car: a couple, or the full family.

See you on the road

Thank you.

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