Auntie Katies

We had Clodagh on the day of our wedding and she was amazing! She had our 1 year old son and his cousin and they had so much fun with her! We really wanted to have our son with us on the big day and this service allows all that to happen, Clodagh was never to far away and always knew when to take the boys away for a break! Everyone commented on how at ease the kids were with her and I’d 100% recommend Auntie Katie’s to people. It was one of the best decisions we made to book them as we never had to worry about anything for the boys as Clodagh had it covered!

Having never had a childminder outside of our family, I was unsure how our 16 month old son would take to someone he didn't know. From the moment he met Donna he was totally at ease. We wanted all of our family members to enjoy our wedding without needing to looking after our child and this service was the best decision we made! Donna was amazing, so much so our guests thought she was a family friend as Arlo was so comfortable with her. At one point he was with us and put his arms out for Donna! We knew right away he was in good hands. Despite Arlo not sleeping well before our ceremony, Donna ensured he was in and out of the day as much as possible, while ensuring he was getting what he needed. If you are reading this considering booking this service for you wedding, DO IT!

I booked Auntie Katie's for my sisters wedding at which I was bridesmaid. We had Nikita looking after our 8 week old baby, from when we arrived at the hotel until 2am. She was amazing. I was at ease as soon as i met her. She made the day so easy for us. She was so good we our baby. I knew he was in safe hands, which meant I could enjoy the day. Thank you so much for everything x. Such an amazing service.

I booked Auntie Katie’s for our wedding in Kinsale. It was hands down without a doubt the best money spent. We had 13 children ranging from 3 - 10 and we had Auntie Katie’s from 3pm to 9pm which covered our drinks reception and evening meal because what child wants to sit through either of those!

As the bride, I was concerned about my level of stress as my 2 children were 4 and 5 but it was not needed as my kids and my guests kids were all entertained amazingly and all the parents (including ourselves) were thrilled they actually got to enjoy the wedding because of Auntie Katie’s.

The added comfort was that the kids are all free to go between their parents and Auntie Katie’s which reduces the stress of ‘what if they’re upset’

I honestly cannot believe how amazing they were, I’ve told anyone that will listen to hire them!

My one regret is not hiring them from prep that morning so if you’re a future bride and stressing about how the kids will do, hire Auntie Katie’s (from wedding prep!)and through the dinner and you and the kids will have the best day ever! I can’t imagine the added stress if they were not there xxx

Katie was absolutely amazing looking after our daughter on our wedding. A professional true and true.
Would highly recommend.

Auntie Katie’s service is the best thing I spent money on for my wedding. She and her team are amazing and so worth the money. We had Nikita mind our son on our wedding for 24 hours and she was absolutely outstanding. Soo attentive and patient with him. She knew exactly the rights moments when to intervene and take over. My son loved her, he still asks about her a month later. I was so at ease the whole day knowing she was taking care of him. I would highly recommend booking auntie Katie for all events. Top class and so professional

Katie made our day so carefree and easy. The kids loved her from minute 1 and we were able to be fully relaxed during the ceremony and photos knowing they were in great hands. We had Katie from 12 to 12 and it was the best money we spent and we weren't handing the kids off to family. Will definitely get her again if we have a wedding the kids are coming too.

We had clodagh at our wedding only last Friday. We also had Isabelle, both girls were outstanding the care and attention they gave to the children in their care was second to none.! I had a young child who wasn’t even willing to comply but clodagh stuck at her and by morning they were enjoying breakfast together and ignoring family members! Clodagh helped me get ready. She was a childminder and a right hand women the day of our wedding! It was the best money we ever spent. She was a lovely kind girl! (I speak so highly of clodagh because she was with my children) Isabelle I only met in passing but my brothers children were crazy about her! Girls thank you so much ???? I still have a four year old her telling me about all the fun things ye got up to! Ye have a wonderful business and wishing ye every success going forward. Highly recommend to all who are in need of a childminder

My biggest worry in the lead up to our wedding was our 9 month old daughter. I was still breastfeeding and so we were still somewhat joined at the hip. She hadn't been away from me for more than 3 hours on a rare occasion, and never in the evening. She would make strange with anyone outside of her inner circle, and was not a good sleeper.

None of this phased Katie! She listened to my concerns and reassured me. She was very confident and made a bond with Gráinne quicker than I've seen anyone else do. She was calm and confident and did an amazing job of looking after our daughter for the day. I had made out a schedule, hoping that we could have Gráinne awake and in good form for the ceremony. Unfortunately that didn't go to plan as Gráinne got overwhelmed by all the people, but Katie did an amazing job of reading the situation and making judgement calls before things escalated. She was able to read Gráinne's cues and respond quickly, avoiding a complete meltdown on numerous occasions.

When it came to the evening, I was fully expecting to miss some of the meal / speeches / band etc. but Katie managed to get Gráinne to sleep and I came in to check on her and feed her twice during the night and that was it. I was so reassured to see Gráinne smiling and giggling with Katie even in the middle of the night. They had clearly made a bond during the day. I couldn't recommend Katie more! If it wasn't for her, I don't think I would have been able to relax and enjoy our wedding day. Because of Katie, I was up until 4.30AM when the party ended, which was more than I could have ever expected! Thank you so much Katie for taking such great care of Gráinne and for being so pleasant to deal with. You are a lifesaver and I wish you all the best with your business!

Clodagh was our babysitter for our boys at our wedding and she was just amazing. I was a bit nervous to have a minder initially because both boys can be a bit strange with people but Clodagh was so professional and the lads immediately warmed to her. She was so pleasant to deal with and the children geniunely loved her. Would definitely recommend. It really is a great service and gave us peace of mind on our big day.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Clodagh to look after our 2 girls, aged 4 and almost 3 for our wedding. 10 mins after arriving our youngest was up in her arms which never happens! There is no way I could've enjoyed myself as much without Clodagh. And my girls didn't miss anything either. They had a bit of time to themselves in the room after the ceremony and were ready then for dinner and dancing. One of my girls has allergies and Clodagh was very attentive to this and checked with me if unsure. When the girls were out dancing Clodagh was never too far away. Definitely the best decision to have Clodagh there for a stress free day!

Well where do I start. I contacted Katie to check availability Corey age 2 and Freya 10 months(Bride and groom baby)for my brother wedding two full days and nights and to my delighted she was available. From the minute I met Katie and Kesley on the day I knew they would be well look after. They took both of them for walks to see horses to playground and for lods of games . From the church they were hand on and for when things got to much for them they took them outside and for photos Katie making them laugh and smile for them . Nothing was ever to much for them and to see Corey and freya happy and looked after let the bride and groom and myself happy to enjoy the day without worry and also for the second day . I can't thank ye both enough ye are truly amazing thank you x

Our experience was incredible. Niamh was a pro with our son. Made us all feel safe and confident in her abilities. It really did have a big positive impact on our day to have such great assistance with our son!

I was delighted to come across Auntie Katie’s. I had looked into a number of different options for our big day and all others were very pricey and not as easy to deal with.From the beginning Katie was very warm & friendly. She was easy to work with. We mainly required support for our 8month old however also needed consideration for our 7year old especially if he chose to stay with his baby brother that night. Subsequently he didn’t (instead opting for a cousin sleepover) which is why flexibility was paramount to us and we were so appreciative of this & that it didn’t affect our cost. Again this was a big differentiator compared to others we spoke with. On the wedding day itself we had Clodagh. From the get go she was incredible. Our 8month old was teething very badly and, as a heavily breastfed baby is not used to being minded by others therefore would get upset whenever he was away from my husband and I. On the day he was also refusing solids & bottles yet this did not phase Clodagh at all. My only regret is that I didn’t get Clodagh for earlier that morning because as soon as she arrived (2hours before our ceremony) it meant I could instantly relax and actually get ready. Our baby was overtired and overwhelmed when Clodagh arrived however magically she had him ready and in amazing form for the ceremony. I had expected he would miss it entirely so was thrilled we got exactly what we could’ve hoped for. When our baby need to be away from all the fuss Clodagh immediately removed him and calmed him, she got him to nap and made sure he was brought to me for feeds. Clodagh kept us informed of how he was via my sister which provided huge reassurance and let me know when he really needed a feed or just to be with us. Clodagh was professional, polite, warm, patient, flexible and incredibly attentive to our babies needs while also ensuring our 7year old was looked after for anything he needed too. Our day & night would not have been the same without Clodagh there. She felt like part of the family when she was departing. I highly recommend Auntie Katie’s for any future couples considering this service.

I had 15 children at my wedding all family and there ages ranged from
9 - 1
Katie brought a team of 3 with her. They were outstanding literally all of us parents didn’t even have to lift a finger all day ,anytime I seen my 4 year old
and 2 year old Katie or one of her team were with them ,they played games with them all day they fed them
At dinner time changed nappies, danced with them for the disco and when the time came they put them to bed ,The one worry I had was with my 2 year old who just wonders off and does his own thing all the time but My 2 kids took to Katie the minute they seen her she has a very special way with kids and from that very minute I knew I didn’t have to worry as they were in very very safe hands ,I am so so glad I booked Katie and her team for our wedding day ,knowing the kids were so well
Looked after meant me
And my husband could relax and enjoy our day ,It was worth every penny and more
And I highly recommend this team

Clodagh from Auntie Katie's was an absolute dream minding my little girl and her cousins at my sisters wedding. She was professional, efficient and so good with the kids. From the suitcase of toys, to playing outside, to knowing when to take them to the room for a break and yet still letting the kids be part of the wedding. She allowed me to enjoy the wedding knowing full well that my girl was in the best of hands. An absolute brilliant service which I would highly recommend.

My partner and I flew home from Oz for my sisters wedding in April with our boy who was 11 months old at the time - we had previously been informed of Katie’s amazing service and got her booked! I actually couldn’t have been more grateful to Katie she was absolutely amazing. I was a bridesmaid and my son was pageboy so it was going to be manic getting ready - Katie was in the area so arrived 4 hours earlier than expected and came to meet us it was genuinely like she had known my son from birth there was no faffing about she just came in and took over and it was amazing! Katie took Kai for a walk and joined us in the bridal suite after and even got Kai ready into his suit - Katie had him for the whole service and even afterwards was floating around the wedding with him making sure he got to see and meet everyone

When it came to bedtime Katie dashed off with him and sent plenty of updates and photos so I was reassured that he was ok but I knew from the minute I met Katie that he was in the best of hands - my partner and I have both said that getting Katie was the best money we spent our whole trip home she is so caring and my boy absolutely adored her. Myself and my partner were actually able to enjoy the full day and the day after all thanks to Katie and her service. If you book this fantastic service I can guarantee you won’t regret it ????

I'd really recommend Kate, she was top class. It was almost as if she'd known the girls all there lives. They were so at ease with her and so happy. It made our night so much better as we knew the girls were in such great hands which made it so easy to relax. Would highly recommend Kate she is absolutely outstanding at what she does

We had our wedding on Friday and Katie was our wedding nanny. From the very first conversation I had with Katie on the phone I knew she was going to be amazing. It was evident that her top priority is the children she cares for. We booked Katie to take care of our 2 year old son for a 24hour period during our wedding. Katie arrived at the hotel at 10am, she immediately bonded with our son within seconds, she brought a bag of toys such as bubbles, cars, tractors, blocks. She dressed him, fed him, changed him, soothes him, played with him, and met all of his needs throughout the period we had her until 10am the next morning. Katie is an absolute professional who is incredible with children. She is very calm and caring. All of our guests kept asking who the girl with our son was to complement how good she was with him. I would HIGHLY recommend katie and will definitely use her again in the future. Thank you Katie! 10/10

Clodagh arrived at our wedding at dinner time and was straight in with our 2 girls. They took to her straight away, she was lovely and brought the kids to bed for us and got them to sleep very fast. They were totally comfortable with her and they slept all night for her. Very good service, very efficent and cost effective would definitely recommend.

We are so happy we decided to book auntie Katie’s, we would of been lost without Clodagh. She was so friendly with the kids and kept them entertained all day. She was absolutely brilliant with our 9 month old and checked in with us all day! She had a great attitude we really enjoyed her presence on the day! She even hunted down bridesmaids for pictures ???? I would highly recommend this service!!

My husband and I got married on December 15th 2022. We have a 1 year old son and a 3 month old son. Katie came to the home house and was absolutely fantastic. I was so worried about how my eldest would react but he absolutely loved her. We have been asked since the wedding for Katies number. She is all people are talking about. I couldn't recommend her enough !! We will 100% get her again.

We couldn't have asked for better with Katie. She did an amazing job minding our 11 month old the weekend of our wedding. Katie is very experienced and intuitive; our daughter Rhea to her immediately. Katie ensured Rhea was part of the day (they even did the rounds during the drinks reception and dinner which we loved!) but also that she had her naps, meals or was whisked away when things got overwhelming for.
Katie was so easy to deal with and professional. Our guests were so impressed with her and how she managed Rhea. Thank you Katie.

Where do I start Katie and clodagh looked after the kids at our wedding recently and all I can say is they are AMAZING ???? ????. There was nothing these women can't do. They made our day so so special by making sure of 2 kids were looked after and also part of our special day. They aren't just babysitters they are so much more than that and the kids had an absolute ball all day. We felt so happy and we knew the kids were happy with them and that made all the difference. If anyone is thinking about booking with Katie don't even question it for a minute best thing we did for our wedding. Forever grateful for all they did on our big day.

We were blown away by the service provided by Clodagh. Clodagh entertained all 4 of the bridal party kids superbly. She had her hands full with the 3 girls 3,4 & 5 years but managed them better then we could ever hoped for. All the kids who have only ever had immediate family babysitting loved her and took to her straight away. Clodagh made our day taking the kids soon after we arrived at the hotel. The comfort of knowing the kids were happy and safe with her was fantastic. She brought the kids to us several times throughout the evening letting them still be part of the celebrations but allowing us adult time and them wedding free time in between. It really was perfect. Our family didn’t even have to be called on for bedtime help!! The kids have talked very positively about Clodagh and when i asked my 3 year old 3 year old if she liked her she told me she was “so much nice” & my 4 year old told me all the fun things she did with them ???? We received several comments from guests who noticed how fantastic a job Clodagh was doing. Clodagh went above and beyond even helping me with my dress & veil. Thank you so much to auntie Katie’s for giving us such an amazing childminder it really let the whole family enjoy the evening!!

Kate was absolutely amazing with our two boys. So attentive, kind and caring. They had a great time with her.
I would highly recommend this service if you are looking for someone to take care of your little ones either on your big day or if you are a part of someone else’s big day.

We had clodagh mind our little boy for our wedding in July. She was amazing from the get go our little boy was stressed that morning and clodagh managed him so well I knew I could relax from the minute I met her and didn’t have to think twice about him during the day we would of been lost without her highly recommend!! Thanks again clodagh ????

Clodagh was amazing with our little boy we did not have to worry about him at all. She text with some updates so we knew he was sound asleep so we were able to relax and enjoy with our guests.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Katie mind our boys for our wedding this year. Her professionalism, caring and understanding were second to none. We didn't have worry about our sons for 1 second from the minute Katie had them until following morning. Katie came to our house few times before wedding so boys were well use to her. Months later and they they still talk about her. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

We had Katie mind our 2 boys from the morning of our wedding to the following morning. They absolutely adored her and 3 months on still speak about her. My oldest is autistic and normally doesn’t settle with many people but he loved Katie straight away. I had absolutely no doubt in my mind from the moment we met Katie that my boys were in loving and safe hands. She went absolutely above and beyond every moment of the day. Almost every guest commented on how absolutely amazing she was all day long. I honestly could not recommend her enough. We will forever be thankful to her for being a part of our day. My boys keep asking when we are getting married again so they can be with Katie lol.
Katie you truly are an absolute gem, from the get go it’s clear that you adore kids and love what you do. The boys were so happy the whole time with you and you made myself and Joe completely at ease. Thank you for everything xx

Katie was absolutely incredible from our very first time communicating with her to everh single step of the way on our wedding day.

She was looking after our 2 year old who at the time was still Breastfeeding and very much a Mammys boy. I was expecting him to be needing me all day long and to be honest I was a little worried about that-

I couldn't have prepared myself for Katie and how her service would have made our whole Wedding Day what it was. Jack took to her so well and was so comfortable in her care. He even fell asleep on her during the ceremony which put my biggest fears to rest that he would need to be up in my arms throughout the vows or worse be roaring crying that I wouldn't lift him and have to be taken out. I feared that but instead I looked down from the alter to see him fast asleep in Katie's arms and I could have cried with happiness knowing he was so content.

For the whole day Katie was amazing she entertained not only Jack but his two brothers 8,9 ( My stepsons) and lots of the other kids at the wedding too.

She knew when to bring him over to us and when to entertain him.

We had the best day and night. Katie took all three boys to bed and slept with Jack ( he had never slept away from us before and I was worried before we met Katie but having seen her magic throughout the day I knew he would be absolutely fine and he was )

She took them to breakfast the next morning and returned our happy rested and fed children to us at 11am.

I honestly couldn't recommend Katie more- We would not have had the wedding day we had without her. She was without a doubt the best money we spent on our day and worth it and so so much more.

Jacqui O'Connor

Excellent service,!