14th July 2008 16:04
just to give you a bit of variety - we're going with the grand hotel in malahide in spetember 2008. I could find minimal information on threads here about the Grand - which did concern me initially - so it was refreshing to see your query!!
I havent had much dealings with the Grand yet (I'm very laid back

). To be honest for us its all about the location. I live nearby both Clontarf Castle and the Grand Hotel - so faced the same choice as yourself. I've been to 2 weddings in Clontarf Castle and we definitely enjoyed them. my fiances brother got married there. But we both preferred a few things about the Grand better - its location beside the beach, the space of private bar and reception in the hotel, the function room size and the biggie - the penthouse suite for pictures (if it rains) our honeymoon night

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They're both great hotels - its just personal taste. PM me if you want more infomation about my choice. If youre based in northside dublin and want suppliers I can fill you in too!!