Carrickdale Hotel & Spa

From the first day we went to view the venue we were treated with a level of attention that I really don’t think we could get anywhere. The management ,staff and particularly Michelle, couldn’t have done anymore for us.
On the day and night of the wedding they were all perfect and the following day in the secret garden was every bit as well organised. Truly the carrickdale hotel made our wedding
Thanks for everything, Peter and Caitriona Mc Kenna.

We cannot thank David our wedding co ordinator and his team enough for giving us the most amazing wedding day! David helped us organise our day from start to finish he was very easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding and answered all our queries and ensured all the preparations were completed. Nothing was too big of an ask and they really went out of their way to ensure our day was perfect. All of our guests were so complimentary of the staff and the venue which is half the battle keeping everyone happy. The food was incredible the servers were on the ball, checking each table regularly to see if they needed anything extra but it was plentiful. The meal was so quick, no delays or long wait between courses which is what you want at a wedding! The room the bernish suite was decorated spectacularly and took a lot of the worry out of it for us as we didn't have to set out anything we brought ourselves, the staff looked after everything. You wouldn't need a wedding planner with this venue as the staff are regimented and the attention to detail is second to none. We would encourage and have encouraged anyone looking for a wedding venue to go here as without them our day wouldn't have been half as special. 10/10 for our day, can’t fault one thing, just wish we could do it all again.
Thank you,
Niamh and Philip Mc cann

Our wedding coordinator was Amy Mc Eneaney, she was more than helpful the week leading up to our wedding and on our special day.

We had are wedding 19th may 2023. Are coordinating manager was Michelle. From viewing her service was another level. Throughout are whole planning she was always available to answer questions or give advice. She runs the hotel like a well oiled machine. All the staff were friendly and helpful.we didn't have to worry about a single details Michelle had the day run smoothly and efficiently to the exact way I wanted it. The food is top class all our guest were telling us how amazing the food was and the portion size was unreal. We also stayed the second with our family and again the service never slipped even though the hotel was packed . Such a family friendly hotel. Would highly recommend the hotel for weddings and family breaks you will not be disappointed.

We had the best time at our wedding in the Carrickdale this year! Any questions we had before the day (big or small) were answered so promptly! They were really flexible about numbers/food etc. The setup in the Bernish Suite is really beautiful and we didn't even feel the need to add anything more to the decor than what the hotel already provides. They kept the flow of the evening going perfectly. The guests raved about the food (it was really delicious and they even come around and offer you more during the main course - the starter vol au vents were my favourite though!). They also surprised us with a lovely wedding gift which we will treasure.

The grounds are gorgeous and just perfect for wedding photos.
The honeymoon suite is huge and really lovely!

Huge thank you to David and the team at the Carrickdale for making our day so special!

We had our wedding in the Carrickdale on NYE and we couldn’t have wished for anything more. The staff, the service & the food were all fantastic.
The planning & build-up to the day and the day itself were completely stress free due to the work of David and his whole team at the hotel. We had a second night for family & friends on NYD and again the hotel organised all for us and was another great day.
We would highly recommend the Carrickdale as a wedding venue. All our guests had a ball (including all the kids) and they too would recommend the venue.

Wow, what can we say about the Carrickdale Hotel and Spa! Words cannot describe how amazing this venue is. We are so delighted we chose the Carrickdale. My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception here.
- The venue itself looked amazing- the décor, furniture, lighting etc enhanced our photos and provided beautiful background-our photos that portrayed an air of grandeur with the open fires, chandeliers and extravagant flower displays. The beautiful Gardens onsite meant we did not have to leave the venue for photos.
- The staff were extremely accommodating, very friendly, and complimentary and literally couldn’t do enough for us and our guests. Laura- our wedding coordinator was fabulous. We had a small number of guest (66) Laura gave us complimentary rooms and allowed us to use the bigger suite for our reception even though the requirement for these extras were a minimum of 90 guests. We had to make so many changes just a few weeks before our wedding but this was no problem at all for the Carrickdale. Laura arranged sandwiches for our guests while we were having photos taken so they would not be hungry waiting for the meal. There wasn’t a crumb left and guests were delighted with that little extra thought.
- The food was amazing, there was plenty of it too. There was plenty of staff so none of the guests were left waiting for their meal to be served. Everyone was offered second and third helpings.
- The rooms were very modern, beds extremely comfortable, showers very powerful, spa facilities just divine, outside hot tube overlooking the secret Garden was just so relaxing. We were told there was no rush at all to check out.
- Feedback from our guests- the staff were amazing, most guest remarked the staff were the best and nicest staff they have ever come across at a wedding. Our guests also remarked on the beautiful food, how much food there was and how full they were after the meal.

In summary, we are absolutely over the moon with the Carrickdale- we would like to thank all the staff for making us and our guests feel like VIP’s. The staff of the Carrickdale are amazing. We will now be regular guests at this hotel, we love every bit of staying, dining and relaxing here.

Fantastic day, staff all friendly and great food, great service, beautiful garden to get photos taken, lovely hotel and great leisure facilities. Thanks for everything you really made our day special.

We were married in October 2022, Rachel Doherty was our wedding planner, she was welcoming, professional and paid attention to detail which made planning the wedding very easy as the Carrickdale took care of everything. Our wedding was in the Burnish suite, it was beautifully decorated with warm autumn florals, the food and hospitality were impressive and the standard of service outstanding. The gardens for photos and our bridal suite were both fabulous. Our day was relaxed and joyful, so many guests commented on the food and and quality of service. It was a very special day, we highly recommend the Carrickdale Hotel. Thank you Rachel

Emily and her staff were very accommodating and professional on our special day. They made everything seemleess and took all the worry out of the evening reception. The food was amazing and all our guests dietary requirements were catered for above and beyond.
All parties involved in our wedding had commented to us on how amazing the staff were and the whole evening reception. We will be recommending Carrickdale hotel to everyone in the future. Thanks again for everything guys

Our wedding reception in the Carrickdale exceeded all of our expectations by a mile! From the 1st moment we met Emily, our wedding coordinator, she made the journey so easy for us and couldn't do enough for us. The location, accommodation, venue, food and service were exceptional and it truly gave us the best day of our lives. We will be back to the Carrickdale for sure as it has left us with wondergul memories.

We had our wedding on Thursday 18th August 2022 in the Bernish Suite at the Carrickdale Hotel & Spa. After a long 2 years of postponements we finally had our day and what a day it was! The Support we received through Covid was brilliant, they made rearranging everything that bit easier.

Our wedding co-ordinator Rachel is simply amazing at her job, the day ran so smoothly, the room was dressed to perfection and nothing was ever too much. The food and service was 1st class and everyone of our guests commented on how lovely their meal was. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous and there was no need to stop anywhere else for photos. I cannot wait to see mine!!

The day was so stress free, Rachel and the staff took care of everything! They even went as far as helping my Husband sew the buttons back onto his waistcoat!

If that wasn’t good enough our Day 2 celebrations in the Secret Garden were brilliant! We didn’t need to organise entertainment, the Carrickdale already had that sorted and the craic was mighty all day!!

If you’re looking the perfect wedding venue with great staff, great food and beautiful gardens for your photos then look no further than the Carrickdale!!

We had the best day! Thank you !

We got married in Carrickdale 23rd July 2022 the venue is beautiful and the gardens are great for wedding photos. I would highly recommend getting married here the service was amazing and the food was brilliant. A big thank you to Rachel Doherty the wedding organiser for our wedding, nothing was an issue and she did a great job, thank you.

We stayed the night before our wedding day and then we had our big day. David our wedding co-ordinator / manager he was absolutely fantastic. Everything from the night before till the day of the wedding went amazing. My family felt so relaxed the night before, food and service was incredible. David was always there to make sure everything was okay. Wedding day it was magical from start to finish, our guests was all talking about how he catered to all their needs and spoke to nearly everyone. Hotel gardens and stafff incredible. David & his staff went above and beyond to accommodate all our needs and made our day perfect. This venue is the most perfect venue for a wedding. Our guests where complimenting food, staff, atmosphere and service.
Thank you again David & all the staff. We will diffinitely be there again

Superb service for our wedding on the 6th May 2022, massive thanks to Michelle who went above and beyond, so helpful especially rearranging dates due to Covid, first class service, food was amazing and beautiful gardens for photos. Highly recommend to any couple getting married, hard to beat

Highly recommend this venue. We had the best day of our lives and can't thank the Carrickdale enough for helping us make that happen.
The food was amazing, our guests gave their highest compliments. (especially the duck)
The grounds are absolutely stunning and perfect for photographs. Also as we wanted family photos and everyone was travelling, it was ideal that we could do these on site.
The staff and service was exceptional. They were friendly, diligent and accommodating. A special acknowledgment and thank you to our wedding co-ordinator Michelle, who went above and beyond and also kept me sane.
There was also a few thoughtful surprises done for us on the day by the hotel, which made everything even more special.
Many of our guests are already planning on visiting the Carrickdale again, whether for a special occasion, nice lunch or get away.
Thank You to all the staff at the Carrickdale.

We recently had our wedding in the carrickdale hotel, the service and staff where second to none, everything was perfect . We had to change our dates a few times due to covid and the carrickdale where a dream to work with nothing was a hassle.
Perfect wedding venue it’s a 10/10 rating from us.

We had our wedding on 4th March 2022. We had postponed from July 21 due to covid. David Connell was our wedding co-ordinator and he went above and beyond his job. David was exceptional from first meeting him in 2019. Everything from the welcome drinks to the buffet was done with a high level of detail. Our meal was amazing and highly enjoyed by all guests. Thanks again to the Carrickdale for the 5* service from start to finish and to David for his professionalism and attention to detail for our perfect wedding day.

The service I got from this hotel was second to none. I had a covid wedding and at the very last minute the restrictions were brought in before my wedding. Michelle the Carrickdale manager was the first person to contact me and had absolutely everything sorted. It made a difficult situation so much better. I am a wedding singer and I spend a lot of time in hotels doing wedding music and I have yet to witness the level of service and attention to detail that I got from the staff at the Carrickdale and Canal Court. We still get compliments on the food, the service and the beautiful décor that was all in place for our wedding at no extra charge. My wedding would not have been the day it was where it not for these hotels. Thank you again for everything.

We have recently got married here in the carrickdale Hotel and we could not recommend them enough. We had Rachel as our wedding coordinator and she could not have been more helpful and was always on hand. The staff were very accommodating with last minute changes and with any needs throughout the day. We have already had so many compliments from our guests on the tasty food aswel as the venue itself! Anyone looking for a wedding venue I would highly recommend the carrickdale from all aspects of your big day. Very memorable day in the most positive of ways

Such an amazing venue! We could not fault the service from start to finish! We had a humanist wedding so we had our ceremony at the venue and the setting was fantastic. David the manager looked after us throughout and was excellent at ensuring we picked the correct package for our needs and which was value for money. The food was outstanding! The service by the bar, function, reception and housekeeping departments was all brilliant and very professional. We had a lot of guests who stayed in the hotel and they all raved about it’s facilities and service. The gardens topped it all off for some gorgeous wedding pictures. Highly recommended as a wedding venue or any other occasion!

We had our wedding in the Carrickdale hotel on the 12th of August. We could not thank the staff in this hotel enough for their amazing service. The wedding coordinator David was absolutely amazing to deal with he went above and beyond no request was too much. The whole experience was a pleasure from booking our wedding with David to the wedding day itself. The food was 10 out of 10 our guests were all raving about how delicious the meal was. The gardens at the hotel are spectacular and are perfect for wedding pictures. The Carrickdale is only 40 minutes from Dublin and offer amazing packages. We would highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a top class wedding venue.

We got married in the Carrickdale Hotel on Friday 9th July 2021, it was an unforgettable day and night, and we would like to thank all the outstanding members of staff who went above and beyond to provide such a great service and meet all our needs. It was our 4th time trying to get married due to covid-19! From the start, David, our wedding coordinator couldn't do enough for us and made sure every single detail was taken care of. The food was excellent and everything ran like clockwork on the day. We particularly recommend the Baked Alaska for dessert, and the way it was presented to our guests was an extra bonus. The reception room was dressed superbly and the hotel gardens were spectacular for our photographs. Our guests were very pleased with all aspects and several commented that it was the best wedding they've been to in a long time. We simply cannot fault the service the Carrickdale Hotel provided us with, and we would highly recommend choosing here as your wedding venue. Thank you to all the staff at the Carrickdale Hotel for making our wedding so memorable. We will always appreciate it. Mr & Mrs Mallon

We had booked our wedding for August 2020, with covid restrictions we then changed it to February 2021. With a new lockdown on the cards and with a few days notice we brought the big forward to New Years Eve 2020. What can we say, a day of perfection from start to finish. Michelle and her team pulled out all the stops to make our day extra special. The Carrickdale were so accommodating and went above and beyond, a perfect day from start to finish. Jo and Paul behind the bar were so welcoming and made all our guests feel so relaxed. From the food to the service to the atmosphere it was outstanding! The Christmas decor was fabulous for the photos. We would highly recommended the Carrickdale to anyone, nothing was a problem and we can’t wait to get back.

On Saturday December 26th 2020, our wedding reception took place in the Carrickdale Hotel & Spa. We would like express our sincere appreciation to the McParland family, Michelle Barrett (our wedding co-ordinator), and all of the staff of this fabulous hotel and wedding venue. We can’t even begin to imagine how difficult this past 12 months has been for the owners, management and staff of the Carrickdale, however not one portion of this hardship, financial or otherwise, was passed on to us at any stage. We originally booked the Lacey’s Suite for July 25th and Michelle had planned an amazing summer wedding for us. Due to the pandemic, we had to postpone and reschedule. Throughout our entire wedding process, Michelle was outstanding. From the very first phone call in March, Michelle endeavoured to ensure we had the Wedding Day that we always dreamed of. Despite the ever-changing guidelines, Michelle continuously worked closely with us to make all of the necessary re-arrangements. She was always there for us and genuinely cared. We cannot thank her enough.

We always wanted to get married in the Carrickdale, however our Wedding Day exceeded all of our expectations. From the picturesque gardens that we used for our photographs, to the spectacular décor and surroundings in the Bernish Suite for our reception, we and our guests were blown away. The service and meal provided was top class, as once again Michelle, and the staff, ensured that everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. It was a day we will never forget.

We would highly recommend the Carrickdale Hotel & Spa to any recently engaged couple who are planning a wedding. We certainly hope to be able to celebrate many more happy occasions here in the years ahead and look forward to returning to the hotel in the near future. Look no further for the perfect wedding venue!

We got married on 3rd October 2020 with reduced numbers at the Carrickdale Hotel, Co. Louth. I want to put up this post to recommend to other brides and grooms how amazing the Carrickdale were to both of us. Our wedding was everything we could have asked for with our closest family and friends. We abided by the social distancing regulations and still had an unbelievable wedding. The food, service and attention to detail were fantastic. If I could do it all over again I would.

They only had bad news for us as our wedding was postponed, guest list cut and a curfew time but they were very helpful and still made it feel like a wedding