County Arms

There is absolutely nothing we would change about our wedding in the County Arms. The warmth, professionalism, responsiveness, care, and attention to detail we received from the outset across the entire team was second to none. When we first met Moya (our Wedding Coordinator), we had already looked at a number of other venues, but knew right away that our big day would be in very safe hands with Moya and the County Arms team. Throughout all stages in the planning of our big day nothing was too much trouble, and any queries we had were dealt with very efficiently, with lots of expert advice along the way.

As many of our guests were travelling some distance, many from Cork, and some even from the USA, it was important to us that our venue would have comfortable, above standard accommodation, and excellent food - the County Arms exceeded our expectations for both, both in the run up to our wedding and on the day iteslf. A very special shout out to the banqueting staff who were so top notch on the day - keeping everything running so smoothly and pleasantly. And of course to the Head Chef and team for their absolutely delicious food prepared and served with such care - still being remarked upon by our guests months later. Right to the very end the County Arms thought of everything, even delivering snackboxes to the resident's bar - much appreciated by those of us still partying into the night ;D

Best of all the County Arms team made the run up to our big day a really fun, enjoyable experience, from our menu tasting right through to the actual morning of our wedding when we received a congratulatory text from the team. Moya was on hand throughout the morning of our wedding, dropping into the bridal suite regularly, keeping us on schedule, and being there with a very welcome glass of bubbly when we got back from our Church ceremony just down the road in St Brendan's.

As an Offaly woman born and bred it made me so proud for our guests to experience such stellar hospitality in my home county.

We're already looking forward to our return to the County Arms for our first anniversary - although it's unlikely we will be able to resist dropping into the County Arms for a few of their amazing carveries before then ;D

Thanks again to Moya, and all of the County Arms team.

Keep doing what you do so fabulously

The County Arms were nothing but super throughout the whole process of organising our wedding. We viewed the venue initially via video call as we were in Australia. When we arrived home and visited the hotel in person we knew we going to chose The County Arms. Their wedding team looked after everything and made the whole process so simple. On the day we couldn't of asked for any more- everything was more than we ever dreamed and every guest was looked after and accommodated for. Thank you all so much, we had the best day!

Could not recommend this venue enough. Huge thanks to Moya and all the staff at the county Arms for making our wedding day so perfect. From meeting at a wedding expo the year before they showed how easygoing, professional and accommodating they were going to be. Through the whole process they left no stone unturned to provide the perfect weekend. Rooms were fabulous especially the bridal suite with many guests complimenting also. Reception was brilliant with so most choice and quality refreshments for all our guests. The hot Rolls were an huge hit. Our high expectations were exceeded with so many little quirks like the light tunnel and gardens, Georgian suite, Christmas decorations and the late night residents bar with DJ provided. The food, similar to our meal tasting it could not be faulted. From presentation to quality and quantity was not an issue. Our guests were blown away with the spread. On a more personal note the dealings with all the wedding coordinators was refreshing and reassuring. Alannah, Moya, Shannon and Dee were a class act for start to finish.

We couldn’t have asked for better from the day we booked the county arms. All staff are absolutely amazing and so helpful. We had the best day of our lives and it was all down to the hotel & staff. Our coordinator Deirdre was just fantastic and everything was perfect

People often day your wedding day is the best day of your life, but I never truly believed it until we had a chance to experience our own. We both agree that our wedding day was absolutely the best day of both of our lives so far, and The County Arms most definitely had a significant role in this. From the first day of visiting The County Arms at a wedding showcase in January 2024, to the day we checked out two days after our wedding on the 23rd of November 2025, we could not have asked for a better team around us to ensure our day went exactly as planned. We were blessed with the best support from Moya and the wider team throughout. Our guests also thoroughly enjoyed the day, and the food and Ballroom at The County Arms continues to be a talking point from the wedding. Absolutely magical! Thank you all so so much ❤️

Our Wedding Day in The County Arms hotel was spectacular from start to finish. From the first time with met Shannon until the big day everyone was fantastic. On the day all our guest were looked after so well. The food was amazing, the attention to detail was fantastic and all the staff were so friendly and professional to ensure our day went off without any issues.
We would highly recommend the hotel to anyone looking to get married in Birr.

We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything was easy and seamless from start to finish. The food was absolutely outstanding. A special mention to Moya - nothing was ever too much of an ask.
The County Arms and it's team exceeded every expectation. Truly the perfect place for our big day.

We couldn’t have wished for a more perfect wedding day at the County Arms. Even with the rain, our spirits never dipped. From start to finish, the team took exceptional care of us.


Getting ready in one of the beautiful Georgian suites felt magical, and our intimate ceremony in the upstairs Georgian function room was truly breathtaking. We even managed to capture some gorgeous photos in the stunning manicured gardens between the showers.


Our evening celebration was enjoyed by all. The food was absolutely outstanding, and we danced the night away into the early hours!


A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at the County Arms for their dedication and hard work in making our wedding day the best day of our lives.



Hannah & Allen

From start to finish the attention to detail and service from everyone at the county arms for our wedding were absolutely fantastic! Especially Dee from the very first time we spoke to the very end she was amazing, she truely is unbelievable at her job. We couldn’t have asked for a better day and night and all of our guests had the best time I can’t thank you all enough for making our dreams come true!!

We could not have asked for a better wedding day! Shannon was a dream to work with to plan our day, she was a constant support to us also on the day.
The amazing banqueting and bar teams ran everything like clock work, the meal was superb, our guests are still talking about how amazing their meal was.
Over all we can not thank everyone at The County Arms for such an amazing day!
Karen & Chris X

Me and aoife had our wedding day in the county arms it is our local hotel, the service the staff the rooms are all 10/10 in my opinion this is the best hotel in the country. The spread they put on for the price you wont beat it anywhere. Dee smyth the wedding coordinator has won many awards and you can really tell her professionalism if off the charts we we're blessed to have her look after our big day. The rest of the staff are an absolute credit to birr also. The dinner was some of the best food ive eaten so credit to the chefs and the waiters for having everything set ready to go. I cant out everything into words what was done for us because I'd be typing all day. Also the gardens in the county are brilliant for photos and the grounds are top notch. Just want to say big thanks to the county, deirdre and staff absolute honor to get married here.

We got married in the County Arms Hotel in Birr in September, everyone had the best day. The Team at the County Arms were amazing, a special shout out to Shannon, Molly, Dayanne and everyone who made our wedding day so special. The food and venue were amazing, a truly unforgettable day for us and our family and friends.

We recently celebrated our wedding at the County Arms Hotel, and we can honestly say it was a dream come true! From the moment we met the team until the big day.
The food was absolutely outstanding. our guests were all raving about the food, The atmosphere and the service—everything was just perfection.

The incredible wedding planning team, A special shout out to Moya, Shannon and Conor. Their attention to detail was unmatched. Ensuring everything went smoothly. We never had to worry about anything.

We are forever grateful for all the time and effort that was put into our wedding day and We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Aimee & Mark

We had our wedding reception at the County Arms Hotel in August 2025, and from the very first day we met the staff and wedding co-ordinator back in 2023, we were made to feel so welcome. Every member of the hotel staff we met was so kind, helpful and genuinely friendly, which immediately put us at ease.

Our wedding co-ordinator, Shannon, was amazing. She couldn’t do enough for us, and no request was ever too big or too small. She made the whole planning process so much easier, and on the day itself she was a huge support to us both.

The wedding day was everything we had hoped for and more. The staff went above and beyond to look after us and our guests, they made everyone feel so welcome and the food and service were absolutely outstanding. So many of our friends and family are still talking about how fantastic everything was.

We will always be incredibly grateful to Shannon, the wedding team and the entire team at the County Arms Hotel for helping make our day truly so speacial a day we will never forget. We wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend them to anyone. Absolutely 10 out of 10 for everything.

We had the absolute best experience from start to finish. Dee and her team were superb. Anything we asked, they answered. They were so professional, kind and friendly. Our wedding day was amazing, food was delicious and the service was incredible. Fuction room was top class. Highly recommend.

From start to finish, the County Arms was the perfect venue for our wedding day. The food was outstanding, the music at reception and residents bar was just brilliant, and the service – from the very beginning right through to the end – was second to none. Everything ran so smoothly, and we genuinely couldn’t have asked for more. Our guests had nothing but good things to say about the hotel and it truly made our day unforgettable.

From the very first day we enquired about the county arms they were absolutely amazing! We couldn’t have asked for more from the staff there. We had a meal with family and the bridal party the night before and from the minute we arrived on the Wednesday the staff in the county arms made us feel so at ease! Everything was taken care of! I had done a lot of DIY for the wedding and was worried would it be ok putting it all out when it wasn’t an exclusive wedding venue but nothing was a problem! We had the ceremony outside in the walled garden and it was amazing. All the guests commented on how relaxed the day was, the food was amazing and the staff were so incredibly friendly and accommodating. They really do not make you feel like it’s their job! Special thanks to Ciara in the bar who served us the night before and day of the wedding. She was so friendly and welcoming. Huge thanks also to Moya and Shannon. They are absolutely brilliant at their jobs and we couldn’t recommend them more. Thanks again to every single member of staff in the county arms who helped us have the best day of our lives.

We had our wedding at The County Arms Hotel and couldn’t have been happier with the whole experience. Everything was so well organised, and the day ran perfectly from start to finish.

Dee, the wedding coordinator, was absolutely fantastic, she was so helpful, calm, and attentive throughout the entire process. She really made everything feel easy and stress free.

The food was amazing, and we’ve had so many compliments from our guests!

We’re so grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend The County Arms Hotel to any couple planning their big day.

Gráinne & Niall

Everything was absolutely perfect! The service was amazing, and the staff were outstanding every detail was handled with such care and attention. We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful venue to celebrate our day.

All the staff were incredibly professional. A special thank you to Dee, Connor, Ciara and Shannon, who were amazing throughout the entire planning process.

Megan & Eamon

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The whole team at the CAH were incredibly professional, supportive, and genuinely invested in making our day special. Getting ready in the bridal suite was such a highlight; it was beautifully designed and ideal for those special pre-ceremony moments. It made the morning feel calm and luxurious, and the staff were beyond accommodating—nothing was ever too much trouble. The day felt effortless because of how well the team looked after us and our guests throughout the drinks and main reception. We were incredibly well fed and the space itself caters well for a large number of people. We’d highly recommend the County Arms to anyone planning their big day.

From the moment we met our wedding coordinator, Dee Smyth, we knew we were in the best hands. Right from the start, her warm personality, professional advice, and genuine enthusiasm made us feel confident and at ease. Little did we know, this was just the beginning of what would turn out to be an absolute dream wedding. Dee helped turn our vision into reality with such grace and care that everything fell into place perfectly.

Our guest are still talking about the County Arms nearly five months later! They can't stop raving about the stunning venue, the meticulous attention to detail, and of course, the food. It was all absolutely top-notch. Every aspect of the day exceeded our expectations, and no request was too much trouble for Dee and the team.

We had hoped for an outdoor wedding in the County Arm's beautiful gardens, but the weather had other plans. After days of watching the rain pour down, we were feeling pretty downhearted. We had spent hours carefully preparing personalised bubbles for our guests to blow as we walked down the aisle, and the thought of missing that moment was truly disheartening. But once again, Dee came to the rescue in a way we never expected. She quickly and seamlessly arranged for the most perfect indoor ceremony setup, ensuring that every detail, including our bubbles, was included. It was nothing short of magical to walk down the aisle, surrounded by our loved ones, all blowing bubbles in celebration. It may sound small, but those bubbles represented so much to us - our dreams coming true, despite the weather trying to get in the way.

Dee went above and beyond throughout the entire planning process. She made everything feel effortless and stress-free, and we could not have asked for a better coordinator. Her unwavering support and commitment to making our day perfect gave us peace of mind from start to finish. We genuinely feel like we were in the hands of someone who cared just as much about making our day special as we did.

If you're looking for a venue that combines exceptional service, a beautiful setting, and a team that will make every detail of your day shine, the County Arms is it. Thanks to Dee and her team, our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. We will be forever grateful for the unforgettable memories they helped us create.

We had the most amazing day from start to finish. Dee, the wedding team and all staff were just fantastic, they all really looked after us. Food was outstanding and loads of it. The grounds are just gorgeous, loads of amazing photo opportunities. Absolutely flawless.

The County Arms made our wedding day so special. From the planning stages to the final moments of the celebration, everything was handled with such professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail.

The venue was stunning, the service was impeccable, and they even provided the beautiful weather, and the entire day ran so smoothly thanks to the team’s hard work and coordination.

One thing that truly stood out to us—and to all our guests—was the food. It was absolutely delicious! In fact, the only complaint we received (and it was said with a smile) was that there was too much food… and every single bite was incredible. We consider that a high compliment!

They helped us to create such a joyful and memorable celebration. We’ll always be grateful for the part you played in our special day, and we won’t hesitate to recommend the County Arms to our friends and family.

To all the team in the County Arms, myself and Francis wish to commend and thank you all for the incredible organisation, professionalism, and communication with us before and on our Wedding Day. We felt so welcomed, accommodated, and comfortable in the knowledge that preparations for our big day were safe in the hands of Dee, Shannon and Moya and the rest of the Team in the County Arms in Birr. We also wish to thank Ciara who did our meal tasting with us and was absolutely excellent in her knowledge of the menu and recommendations, and to Conor who was so professional and acommodating to us on the top table on the day. Our guests all complimented the service staff and the most amazing meal from start to finish. From the portion sizes to the finest quality of Irish meats and servings of veg and potato there was no stone left unturned in the preparation and delivery of our meal. Thank you to chef Gerry and all in the kitchen that day.

As soon as we met Dee and her team, we knew the County Arms Hotel was the place for us. The whole journey from start to finish was amazing, the team really get invested in your day and everything detail, from small to large was just perfect. No task or query was an issue, everything we asked for given.

The wedding package has everything included from the moment you enter the reception to the residents bar late into the night. It make the lives of every couple so much easier when they do so much for us. Every single guest complemented the staff, service, food and over all day.

I would happily recommend the County Arms Hotel to all friends in the future who are planning their weddings.

A big thank you to Dee, Moya, Ciara and the rest of the team. A day we will never forget.

We had our dream wedding in the county arms hotel in May 2025. From our first meeting with Dee we knew we were in the best hands, she is absolutely amazing, she made it stress free and went above and beyond from start to finish. We had an outdoor ceremony in the stunning gardens, the food, staff and service was all incredible. We couldn’t recommend the county arms more, we had the best day of our lives all thanks to the incredible staff at the county arms hotel.

I can't compliment the staff at the county arms enough. The Wedding Team are absolutely brilliant, they could not do enough for us no ask was too big or small. Everything went perfectly which I totally put down to the staff. All of my guests complimented the food and friendliness of the staff. Top class service and would highly recommend to anyone considering the county arm's as their wedding venue!!

You truly will not be disappointed if you choose County Arms Hotel for your wedding. From the first day we walked through the door, we knew that this was the venue for us and they made sure that our guests and us had the most fantastic day and night.

The service we received from every single person we dealt with from day one was top class. No ask was too big or too small and the staff are always going above and beyond to help ensure that everything runs smoothly leading up to and on the day itself.

Everything on the day was ran to perfection. We were lucky to have fine weather to take advantage of the magnificent gardens for our photos. The food was exceptional. Your guests will certainly not go home hungry!

Thanks to Shannon, Moya, Conor, Dee and all the team for everything you done for us. We couldn't count the amount of our guests who complimented the staff and the service.

We would love to do it all over again and we would have no hesitation in recommending County Arms to anyone looking for a wedding venue.

We had our wedding at the County Arms and we honestly couldn’t be more grateful or impressed. From the moment we started planning, to feeling like royalty on our big day, the entire team went above and beyond to make everything perfect.

Leading up to the wedding, we felt completely looked after. The team made everything so easy and stress-free, and on the day itself, they made us feel so special. The venue was absolutely stunning – beautifully set up and created the perfect atmosphere for our celebration.

The food was incredible – we’re still getting compliments from guests about how delicious everything was! And the staff? Simply amazing. So friendly, welcoming, and great craic throughout – they really added to the joy of the day.

The bridal suite was out of this world – we genuinely didn’t want the weekend to end. Every single detail was just flawless.

We can’t thank the County Arms enough for making our day so magical. We’ll treasure the memories forever and couldn’t recommend this venue more highly for anyone planning their wedding.

We recently had our wedding at the beautiful County Arms hotel in Birr and we couldn't be more thrilled with our experience! From start to finish, everything was perfect. Shannon, Moya and the entire team went above and beyond to ensure our day was flawless. They were incredibly attentive, friendly, and made us feel so special throughout the entire process. The hotel itself is absolutely stunning, offering a beautiful setting that made our wedding day even more magical. We received so many compliments from our guests about how wonderful the venue was. We are so grateful for the exceptional service and the amazing team that helped make our dream wedding come true! Thank you for everything!

From the moment we choose The County Arms as our wedding venue, Shannon and the team were nothing short of excellent. Not once did we feel under pressure or stressed and the whole process was done in such a calm, friendly and professional manner. It was almost like we became friends.. Shannon was always up for a chat about our other wedding planning bits and we had such a good laugh. The team made us feel so at ease on the day, we didn't once have to second guess if every plan we had was put into place. The staff serving us at dinner were so friendly and kind and couldn't do enough for us. When we were about to do our entrance walk into the ball room, the MC and Shannon put us both at complete ease seconds before opening the door to walk in, jsut a few short and simple words from them both and all out nerves were gone! Words can't describe how phenomenal the team were, if we were to do it all again, it would 100% be The County Arms. We can't wait to recommend this venue to our friends and family who will be getting married in the future! We cannot thank you enough x

The staff at the County Arms were so professional and helpful from our very first meeting right up to the days after the wedding. I would highly recommend this venue for your wedding day. A huge thanks to everyone for making it the most special day for us and all of our guests. It was certainly a day that we will remember forever.

We can’t thank everyone at The County’s Arms enough. We have the most beautiful and magical wedding day. We just want to say a huge thanks to Shannon,Moyà and Conor and all the team at The County Arms.

From the minute we booked our wedding and the months leading up to the our big day any requests were met with a smile nothing was ever impossible, Everyone was so accommodating I can’t recommend The County Arms enough for your wedding.
A small thank you to all the staff who without our wedding day wouldn’t have been possible.

We got married in the County Arms after Christmas and had such an amazing day. The food was plentiful and absolutely delicious, the staff couldn’t have been nicer or better trained and the Christmas decorations provided such a nice back drop to our day.
The whole planning process was made so simple with both Dee and Shannon making the whole process so easy and enjoyable. The food tasting experience was a really enjoyable night for us both and Conor couldn’t have done more. The bridal suite where I got ready the morning of the wedding is out of this world and all my vendors commented on the quality of the room. We had a fantastic experience and we would recommend the County Arms to all couples looking for a superb venue.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the County Arms Hotel for providing such fantastic service on our wedding day. While we had briefly considered a beachfront wedding, my true wish was always to celebrate this special day at home in Co. Offaly—and we couldn’t have chosen a better venue.

The feedback from our guests was overwhelmingly positive. Each bedroom was tailored perfectly to meet their needs, and the family rooms provided a wonderful experience for our younger family members, making their stay truly memorable. Even santa clause paid a visit 🎅

The quality of the food was exceptional, with so many of our guests commenting on the incredible dining experience. We were especially fortunate to work with Shannon and Maya—words cannot fully convey the gratitude we feel for their support. Their attention to detail and dedication were noticed by every single guest, and they truly went above and beyond to make our day perfect.

Thank you once again for helping to create such cherished memories—we couldn’t recommend the County Arms Hotel more highly!

From the minute we walked in to view the hotel they were incredible. The food was incredible and Shannon, and the team couldn’t do enough for us. If we were to do it all over again we would 100% choose the county arms

We couldn't speak highly enough about the County Arms hotel for our wedding. To Dee, Shannon Conor and all the team at the County Arms hotel thanks so much.
The waiting staff were second to none and nothing was too much for them espeically at the top table. The food was unbelievable so tasty, people are still talking about it.
I couldn't recommend the County Arms Hotel enough.

Thank you all so much

We got married in the County Arms in November 2024, and we couldn't have imagined how perfect our big day would be!

As a local couple we couldn't pass this amazing venue right on our doorstep. From meeting Dee at the wedding showcase I was blown away by her knowledge, attention to detail and all of the amazing extra details the County Arms had to offer. There was no doubt in our minds this is where we had to get married.

During the planning of the wedding, Dee and Shannon were incredible, from recommending bands, photographers, celebrants and answering any queries we had. They honestly could not do enough for us.

On the day everything went off perfectly, thanks to Shannon, Conor and Barry. Shannon was amazing co-ordinating everything and even chasing down our 2 year old son! Thanks to Conor for looking after us all evening and making sure dinner service ran smoothly.

There was no shortage of food throughout the day, everything was delicious! All of our guests commented on how lovely the food was and how much of it there was, no one went hungry! Big thanks to Dylan especially who looked after us at the top table, he was so attentive and made sure we wanted for nothing.

The venue itself it is absolutely stunning, the gardens and rooms make the perfect backdrop for wedding photos meaning we never had to leave the hotel. The Eile Bridal Suite is out of this world. I was very lucky to spend two nights in the room, myself & my bridesmaids stayed the night before and we were blown away. We even had a Christmas tree in the suite!

We cannot thank you all enough at the County Arms for making our day truly unforgettable!

We would highly recommend having your wedding at the County Arms Hotel, you will not be disappointed.

We could not recommend everyone at the county arms enough, no matter what idea we came up with they helped us try and make it all possible. They were amazing from start to finish. Thanks to all the team for all their amazing hard work to make our day so special. We arrived on Friday and got married on Saturday the staff were so helpful. The new bridal suite is amazing looking and i was lucky enough to stay in it two nights was so much room and light for getting ready the next morning and for photos.

Seàn and I got married in November 2025 in the County Arms Hotel. It truly was the best day of our lives and the County Arms played a huge role in this.

Dee, Shannon, Conor and Alannah were so responsive and accommodating throughout the whole planning process and of course on the day itself. Nothing was a bother to them and every question and request was answered with a smile! We knew the day would go off without a hitch!

Our guests are still raving about the food (both at the meal and at the prosecco reception!). The waiting staff and bar staff were so efficient. Service with a smile and always eager to go that extra mile (even in the very early hours of the morning!)

Thank you all so much for making our special day so memorable for us, our families and our friends!

Thanks so much to Dee, Shannon, Niamh, Conor, Gerry and all the staff at the County Arms for an absolutely brilliant day and njght. We were made feel so welcome from day 1 and always made feel like our needs and questions were priority.
On the day the service was off top quality. All staff were so attentive and accommodating. The food was truly wonderful and the pig on the spit was a real hit with our guests.
The bridal suite is to be seen to be believed and allowed for some amazing photographs on the day.
Thanks again to all who made our wedding day so special.
Thomas & Sinéad

Our experience at The County Arms Hotel was truly unforgettable. From the picturesque grounds to the elegant interiors, the venue exudes charm and sophistication. We were, thankfully, very fortunate to have incredible weather in late October, which made the stunning setting all the more enjoyable

The food deserves a standing ovation. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. From the exquisite flavors of the wedding dinner to the perfectly executed breakfasts, it was clear that a lot of care and attention went into every bite.

Hats off to the exceptional staff. Shirley at reception welcomed us warmly and ensured everything ran seamlessly from the moment we arrived. John, the night porter, went above and beyond to make our stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible—his dedication and helpfulness were remarkable. Dylan, Eoin, and Gary delivered outstanding service during the wedding dinner, while Shannon’s kindness and attention to detail throughout our visit added a special touch.

If you’re looking for a venue that combines breathtaking beauty, world-class food, and a team of staff that genuinely cares, The County Arms Hotel is the perfect choice. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!

The day we met Dee at the start of our planning, we knew we had to have our wedding in the County Arms. The whole team are so professional and they are experts at weddings. They made it so easy for us from providing their list of recommended suppliers to decorating the venue for us. No question was too small and no issue was too big for Dee and her team. The ceremony room was stunning, the gardens are so beautiful. The food was something else, our guests are still talking about the feast that they had. We can't recommend the County Arms enough.

We had the most incredible day celebrating our wedding in the Country Arms! From start to finish, everything was flawless. The staff were absolutely amazing - friendly, helpful, and always one step ahead. A special shoutout to Dee, who went above and beyond to make sure everything ran perfectly. She was an absolute star and made us feel so at ease throughout the whole process.
The food was absolutely delicious, our guests are still talking about it! Everything was beautifully presented and tasted even better. The whole day felt effortless, and that’s all thanks to the wonderful team. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better venue. Thank you for making our day so special!
Megan & Derek ❤️

Had a wedding day with county Arms Hotel.. Top class service from initial first meeting to the months of planning was made super easy by Dee and her team..
To special day itself couldn't have been more spectacular due to hotels professional service via quality of food staff personal touches and the immaculate garden's its top quality and beautiful setting for anyone considering a great wedding day and definitely a hidden gem 💎 of the Midlands.

We got married in September 2024, and we could not have planned or hoped for a better day and night, this was all made possible by the wonderful staff and team at the County Arms Hotel..From day one of our very first meeting with Dee and Barry,we went away knowing this was the place for us,They made us feel so welcome and at ease with their confidence and knowledge of what a wedding day means to a couple.throughout the build up to the wedding, nothing was too much hassle or ever a problem no matter what we asked,and this was all down to the pleasure of dealing with Dee. To say she knows her craft would be an understatement, she is incredible at what she does,and these are the reasons she is an award winning wedding venue organiser,and we could never thank her enough..On the day,everything went off amazingly,better than we could have ever imagined,This hotel and staff are true professionals in every way and the feedback from our guests just proved it.Everyone was singing their praises and fully complimentary of everything, from the venue,both indoors and outdoors,the facilities and top of the list was the amazing food which could not be faulted in any way.. Overall this is truly a top class wedding venue,and any future couples would be very lucky to have their wedding hosted by the wonderful County Arms Hotel.

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From September 2023 when we booked our wedding we couldn’t fault anything from the service we received at the County Arms Hotel. Dee and Niamh were amazing with everything and helped us with any enquiries we had. The day before the wedding we had to drop over some bits for our day and we were given a room to drop all our stuff into and the staff sorted everything out for us, this was a massive help we didn’t have to do anything setting up. We had a warm welcome from Dee when we arrived at the hotel after our Ceremony with a glass of Prosecco and whilst we were getting our photos taken during the drinks reception a member of staff came outside and brought us out fresh ham and Turkey rolls. The meal was amazing and so professionally delivered, there is definitely no shortage of food and all our friends and family complimented the food which was great! Just for future couples I would make it clear about breakfast the next morning for the bride and groom maybe offer a room service option for the bride and groom as we had a minor issue getting breakfast the next morning as they were cleaning up breakfast when we came down which was possibly our own fault as we didn’t look into breakfast times or options ourselves. Again lots and lots of compliments about the breakfast from our friends and family that stayed in the hotel, majority of them being that it’s a menu based breakfast and not a buffet. More feedback from our family was the use of the swimming pool, they enjoyed that and especially our daughter and niece. Something small that we actually didn’t notice but our friends did was our date was wrong on our table numbers but that was nothing we noticed on the day so didn’t really mind. Would definitely recommend to any couple considering getting married at The County Arms hotel, it’s 10/10 service and definitely delivers a dream wedding day, from the gardens, the reception, the meal and of course the snack boxes in the residents bar (they were a big hit).

Perfect perfect perfect

From the minute we booked our wedding Dee and her team were fantastic, accommodating our every request with ease. Dee was very supportive with our wishes and left no stone unturned. The day itself was amazing with Dee helping move our day music outside at the last minute to enjoy the weather, all our guests were very happy. Dee and staff truly helped make our day very special which was clear from there "yes we can do that attitude not a bother". Thanks again to Dee and the staff of County Arms Hotel we appreciated everything ye did for us.

Chris & Liza

The wonderful staff at The County Arms Hotel went above & beyond to make our wedding day extra special. They have an amazing team and certainly leave no stone unturned.
The attention to detail and professionalism has made our wedding day unforgettable.
Each & every guest complimented the amazing food served from the moment they walked through the doors at the beautiful reception, fabulous wedding meal, evening reception & right up to the snack boxes in the residents bar!
The service at both bars was brilliant & all staff were on the ball with no delays getting served.
The hotel & ballroom were all so beautifully decorated which added immensely to the already lovely atmosphere!
All guests who stayed overnight at the hotel complimented the fabulously decorated bedrooms & spoke so highly of the hearty & tasty breakfasts served the next morning.
The grounds & gardens at The County Arms Hotel is amazing & it is such a beautiful addition for couples to have the opportunity to take beautiful wedding photos on the grounds.
The team were all an absolute pleasure to work with & we cannot thank you all enough from the bottom of our hearts.

The County Arms was the perfect location for our Wedding on 17th August 2024. Dee, Niamh and all the staff were fabulous. High praise from all our family and guests on the service, food and location. We were extremely impressed with the attention to detail on all aspects of the Wedding from the ceremony set up to the presentation of the meals. There was no stone left unturned when it came to meeting our requests. The grounds were in immaculate condition and so stunning for our photos. The bridal suite absolutely blew us away with it's exquisite interior design. We would highly recommend having your wedding at the County Arms Hotel, you won't be disappointed.

We had our wedding reception in The County Arms last year. We had previously attended a wedding there so we knew the standard was high. Niamh and Dee were so helpful from the get-go. Nothing was an issue. Everything was stress free. Everyone who attended raved about the food and how well fed they were from the reception food right through to the half-time food during the dancing. All of the staff were very pleasant and accommodating. We would 100% recommend the County Arms to any couple!

We got married in August, and could not fault the County Arms. All of our planning with Dee was so easy and she was so helpful. All the staff who helped us out along the way were excellent to deal with. Particular thanks to Dylan who looked after us at the top table on the day. The venue is incredible, the food was amazing, people are still talking about it. I would highly recommend the County Arms. We had a little emergency on the night and the staff went above and beyond to sort us and our guests. Top class customer service and food. Wish we could do it all over again ❤️

To our wedding co-ordinator Dee, Niamh and all the staff at the county arms, thank you.

The level of service throughout not only our wedding day but every time we had the pleasure of visiting the hotel was different class. From the bar staff, waiting staff, reception team and to all involved are an absolute credit to themselves and the county arms. You all really added to our day and made it even more unforgettable. We would like to name you all to personally thank yous but I'd run out of characters with the review!

The hospitality and food received is still being talked about and certainly was a highlight of the day for all of us.

Thanks again to you all.

Ethan & Aisling

We had our wedding in the County Arms in July , from our first meeting with Barry in 2022 we had nothing but positive experience with the hotel. We checked in on the Friday we were married in the hotel Saturday and checked out Monday it was a pleasure to deal with everyone, our guests travelled far and wide to be with us and everyone was raving about the food and the hotel and grounds . We would have no hesitation giving the County Arms 5*

Sandra & William Hughes

From start to finish our wedding day was absolutely perfect all thanks to Dee & Niamh! The support they gave us in the lead up & on the day was amazing. The venue itself was stunning both inside & outside & provided the perfect backdrop for our photos. The food was incredible & it’s still the talking point of the day! Such a top class wedding venue & we will definitely be recommending to everyone!

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Dear County Arms Team,

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional experience Callum and I had during our wedding celebrations at your venue on the 28th of June. From the moment we arrived, we were met with outstanding service that truly made our special day unforgettable.

The food served was beyond delicious, impressing not only us but all our guests. The attention to detail and quality of the dishes truly exceeded our expectations. Moreover, the impeccable service provided by your staff added an extra layer of magic to the event.

Additionally, having our day two celebration at your venue was a brilliant decision. The seamless experience and warm hospitality extended to us and our guests made the entire celebration even more special.

Thank you once again for making our wedding day so perfect. We will cherish the memories created at County Arms forever.

Warm regards,
Stephanie & Callum

Everything was amazing, from reception and refreshments, free Gin bar to 5 course meal which was devine. Also decor and surroundings were so lovely

Excellent food and service. Very friendly and attentive staff, they made our visit most enjoyable experience.

We had our wedding in the county arms on the 7th of June everything was amazing- from the venue itself, the gardens, the fabulous ceremony set up, the ball room, and the unbelievable food.

Everyone of the staff there were so friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful from the night before the wedding to the day after everything just went so smoothly.

Dee and Niamh our wedding coordinators were just fantastic from the day we met them they were just so kind and helpful nothing was ever to much bother we are so thankful to them both for helping us have the most amazing day!!

We recently had our wedding at The County Arms Hotel and it was simply fantastic from start to finish. They do weddings and they do them to perfection. Our day was amazing in every way, the venue, the outdoor ceremony venue, the service, the food, the staff, the accommodation, it was all brilliant. Dee & Niamh are truly amazing at their job and can put any stressed out bride at ease, their professionalism and calm attitude is so comforting and nothing was impossible. All our guests spoke so highly of the day and venue, they really loved it as much as we did. We'd highly recommend having your wedding here, you won't be disappointed and neither will your guests. Pauraic & Olga Spencer

The County Arms Hotel is a very special place to host a wedding. We are so pleased to have chosen this venue.
Upon our arrival we were greeted with a heartfelt welcome. We had the most perfect day.
The guests are still talking about the amazing food and had high praise in particular regarding the service and general ambience nothing was too much trouble.
Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The gardens were magical. Thank you for the most wonderful day of our lives.

All we can say is WOW, County Arms Hotel is a cut above the rest, the staff are an absolute credit to this hotel. We had our wedding 29.5.24 it was truly the best day of our lives it was everything we had imagined and more. From the minute we viewed hotel we both knew it was our hotel for our special day.
Dee our wedding planner was an absolute diamond , we have made a friend for life in her honestly she's superwoman.
All the staff team were brilliant shoutout to Connor an naiamh as well. Thank you guys for everything.
Value for money excellent, the food the guest are still talking about the food, location and staff the best wedding they have been at in years
We wanna wish all the team the very best in the future and every success for this beautiful hotel .
This hotel will always have a piece of our hearts.
Thank you to all.
Lynda and Catherine

We had our wedding at the County Arms Hotel in May 2024. We absolutely fell in love with the venue from our first visit during a wedding showcase. The staff from the wedding co-ordinators to waiters and everyone was so helpful and nothing was ever an issue. The food was of such a high standard and all our guests complimented the food, staff, grounds and service. We had the best day at the County Arms and couldn’t recommend them enough!

Incredible staff

The staff, the venue, the food, was top notch. Couldn't have asked for a better day.

We recently had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at this hotel, and it was an absolute dream come true! The venue was stunning, the service was impeccable, and the staff went above and beyond to make our special day truly magical. From the beautiful decor to the delicious food, everything was perfect. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a top-notch wedding venue with exceptional service. It truly exceeded all our expectations!

The County Arms Hotel is the perfect wedding venue, and the staff will go above and beyond to ensure a perfect day for their guests. The food was delicious and our guests are still raving about it 2 months later. The hotel and the gardens are picture perfect and kept in beautiful condition all year. The rooms are so comfortable and relaxing. Anything is possible by Niamh and Dee, and we cannot thank them enough for all their helpfulness and attention to the finer details. Special mention to Conor who ensured the entire day ran smoothly. 10/10 review!

Fabulous event, the staff were on the ball

Happy wedding day!!

A big thank you to all the team at the County Arms Hotel who made our day so special - if you’re looking for a team that ooze’s professionalism and can take away all your wedding day stress you wont find a better bunch they were an absolute pleasure to deal with from beginning to end! A special mention to Conor and Niamh who went above and beyond for us - we will be forever grateful. Caitriona & John x

We recently had our wedding at County Arms Hotel. The venue itself is beautiful, and was just the perfect location for us. The staff were amazing as well! Every member of the team at the hotel was so helpful and friendly, but we have to say a special thank you to Niamh and Dee, who made the day extra special! Our day ran so smoothly, the food was delicious, the music arranged by the hotel was excellent and everyone had a great day. If you’re considering County Arms Hotel for your wedding we would highly recommend booking with them.

We could not speak more highly of the County Arms and its staff on our wedding day! The staff are absolutely fantastic and no stone was left unturned to give us the day we dreamed of! The grounds are absolutely stunning, rain or shine as we found out ourselves! There are so many places to take perfect photos! The newly refurbished Bridal Suite is absolutely stunning! The attention to detail is second to none and set the most perfect backdrop for photos inside of us and our bridal party.

From the very first meeting with Dee we knew we were in good hands! Niamh and Dee are fantastic at what they do and made the entire process a breeze! Not only in booking the hotel itself but they also gave us a list of local suppliers which was a huge help! They even organised the reception and residents bar music for us.

Dee and Niamh are absolutely fantastic at their work and treated us like friends from the very beginning rather than clients of the hotel. They are so accommodating and nothing was too much to ask for (Even sending some bar staff on an emergency run to the chemists on the big day!!). They were always so helpful, with every email or call answered in no time. Their welcoming and calm presence at every meeting really helped keep any wedding stress at bay. Their attention to detail and their love for their work is second to none!

The entire staff went above and beyond to make us feel special. Our guests were blown away with the quality of the food and did not get a chance to go hungry with the amount of food on offer on the day! Chef and kitchen staff provided us with top-notch food which was presented with flair.

Every single staff member in the County Arms were phenomenal. They stopped at nothing short of perfection in every aspect of the day for us and every single guest we had were so complimentary of the care and attention from the staff over the whole weekend!

We genuinely could not fault a single thing over the entire weekend!

Nadine & Aaron Looney
22nd of March 2024

We got married in the County Arms on the 15th March 2024. We had the most amazing day anyone could ask for. I've often visited the County Arms for food over the last number of years and when we for engaged I just knew it was a must to view! So when the wedding showcase was advertised myself and hubby to be went to pay a visit. We were greeted by Barry and he was a pure gent. He was so friendly and offered us tea and treats while we chatted all things weddings! I was currently 8 months pregnant at the time and he made everything so stress-free to book. He also checked in with us throughout our wedding day, both the day before and after to make sure all was running smoothly! Thank you Barry!
Also, we would like to say a huge big thank you to Dee our wedding coordinator. Every email was answered promptly and anything we asked wasn't a problem. She was an absolute angel and always so friendly and approachable. Dee made sure to meet us the following morning to ask how everything went etc. It was such a nice touch! Also a big thank you to Niamh who also looked after us following up our emails. Thank you so much girls!
We met Gary the day before the wedding when dropping over our wedding bits and he made us feel so welcome. On our wedding day he made sure everything was running smoothly, he was on the ball organising any last minute decisions we'd to make i.e. choosing songs for walking into the ballroom and making sure we got our canapés and also making sure all the guests got their food at the same time! Thank you so much Gary!
We thoroughly enjoyed our day at the County Arms and it felt so personal and everyone is still raving about how amazing the day was, how tasty the food was and the fabulous gardens and rooms etc! We knew from our menu tasting evening that the guests and ourselves were in for a treat with all the food!
Thank you to all the staff working in the hotel, the waiters and waitresses etc ye all did a fantastic job at making sure we had the most special day. You work so hard and it really showed!
We can't wait to go back again to visit and enjoy the fab food and gardens. We will definitely be recommending the County Arms to our friends and family!
Thanks so much again!
Rachael & Conor

Where do we begin!!! The brilliant staff, the great location, the beautiful hotel, the fabulous food all contributed to us having a wonderful wedding day without stress or worry.
We had 235/240 guests. They all were very impressed with the hotel. The food was the main talking point as was the newly decorated rooms and the service from the staff. The executive rooms are beautiful.
The Buckley's played in between the wedding ceremony and the reception. Everyone really enjoyed them, the bride and groom couldn't resist dancing to their music.
The gardens are a pleasure to be in. well worth a walk around.
Darren Maher and Rene, Wild vibes did your photos and videos. Both are excellent. Highly recommend them.
Mairead Freeman did our beautiful flowers.
I don't like singling any one person out as all the staff in the County Arms were great, but I do need to mention a few. Niamh was our wedding coordinator; her calmness is amazing and contiguous. Nothing was too much trouble, and ever problem had a solution. She is excellent at her job.
Dee, Conor, Leanne and Betty were all exceptional. They went over and above to make us feel special.
From the moment you enter the front doors, you can see that there has been investment in both the hotel and its staff. It is great to have such a lovely hotel on our door set.
Thank you, Niamh and all your colleagues.

Dee and Niamh were extremely helpful. Their recommendations were spot on and communication was first class. The whole day went so smoothly and we would 100% recommend the County Arms to couples.

We had our wedding reception at the County Arms Hotel last New Years Eve. From the moment we first visited the venue in late 2022, we knew it was the one for us. We received such a warm welcome from our Co-ordinator Niamh on that very first visit and she was an excellent support throughout. During the wedding planning process, we were never worried about the reception as the County Arms has such a great reputation. Niamh & Dee took care of everything including our reception music which was another little touch that removed pressure from us, The day itself exceeded all of our expectations!! Some of our guests still talk about the kindness of being met at the door with an umbrella as it was lashing rain. The food was simply outstanding! As we walked around the reception that night, there were plenty of empty plates which was great to see. The gardens are beautiful and we got some great shots out there. The staff on the day were so professional and couldn’t do enough to help with anything we needed. We had a large wedding but everything ran like clockwork and that’s down to the brilliant staff at the County Arms. We truly can’t say enough positive things about the County Arms!

Beautiful hotel, professional service and the food was amazing

If you want to plan your wedding in secret, have everything booked on the QT before your friends and family know, Barry and the team at the County Arms is the place to go.
We first met Barry during the wedding fair and as we were local enough we didn’t want anyone to see us and Barry was very discreet in showing us around. This meeting was quickly followed up with all the booking information by email and an intro to the fabulous wedding coordination team, Niamh and Dee.
Nothing is out of the question for these ladies. Niamh and the whole team went above and beyond on the day for us. Barry made sure all our needs were met as he silently glided around in the background adding little extra touches that didn’t go unnoticed, thank you.
To Niamh, wedding coordinator of the year, her planning skills, knowledge and attention to detail is the best I’ve ever experienced. Niamh has such a lovely calm vibe and nothing was too much trouble, you want her on your side when the nerves kick in…a pure diamond.
Not forgetting all the wedding staff, as we had our ceremony and reception in the county arms the staff had to quickly turn the room around, all done with ease and grace. As we waited the refreshments were served, from hot whiskeys to cups of soup along with carved ham and rolls, I heard a number of times how delicious it was. The food from start to finish was fabulous, we had a tayto wall and snack boxes at 3am…
If you are looking for the best Christmas wedding venue look no further than the County Arms. It was truly magical.

We can't recommend County Arms Hotel Birr enough. Niamh and Dee were so helpful and accommodating and never tired of the endless questions and requests we had. The staff at the hotel were all so friendly and helpful too. The food was also amazing and our guests did not go hungry. The venue itself was beautiful and the gardens so picturesque. Would highly recommend as a wedding venue.

If you're on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue, look no further than the County Arms Hotel. From the moment we met Niamh and Dee, we knew we were in good hands. They made the entire process a breeze, with every phone call promptly answered and every email thoughtfully replied to. Their dedication and attention to detail truly went above and beyond.

Niamh and Dee are absolute pros at what they do, and it's no wonder they've racked up so many awards. Each one is well-deserved. They not only listened to our requests but also provided personal recommendations that made us feel right at home.

The venue itself is simply breathtaking. Its laid-back, inviting atmosphere sets the perfect tone for a magical wedding day. When we first set foot in the County Arms and met Niamh and Barry, we knew it was the one. We wasted no time in contacting Barry to secure our date.

And let's talk about the food - wow! The County Arms knows how to impress when it comes to culinary delights. The variety and quality of offerings are unmatched. Our guests are still raving about the amazing hot carvery rolls, endless Guinness, Prosecco, and delicious canapés that greeted them.

The wedding meal itself was nothing short of top-notch. The chef and kitchen team pulled out all the stops, serving each table efficiently with world-class presentation. And who could forget the midnight feast? The pig on a spit was a hit, and the ice cream and crepes were the perfect treats to fuel us for more dancing.

Last but certainly not least, the staff at the County Arms are phenomenal. Kind, caring, and attentive, they provided a five-star customer service experience from start to finish.

If you're still searching for the ideal wedding venue, look no further than the County Arms. With Niamh and Dee, you're in the best hands possible. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Much Love
Aoife & Michael
16.12.2023

Myself and Ciar?n We would like to say a massive thank you to all the staff in the County Arms hotel, especially Dee & Niamh for being so easy to work with, for their quick replies to all our questions and making everything so simple for us.. We would also like to mention Dylan who was serving the top table he was absolutely brilliant.
From the moment we booked it until the next day after the wedding, we couldn't of asked for better. The food & drink all throughout the day was fantastic and everybody we meet is still talking about it. We would highly recommend the County Arms for a wedding.

We?re do I even start with this review the county arms really blew our wedding out of the water I'm still an emotional wreck thinking of how well everything was done and handled staff was so professional from start to finish and they made sure I had nothing to worry about so thank
You so so much we still have guests messaging us about how outstanding the food was ? we booked our venue back in January/ February 2022 and our wedding planner Dee and she always made sure I had nothing to worry about and made me feel so at ease and making sure I knew she had it covered and
By god did this woman deliver she is absolutely amazing at what she does and we can't thank her would for
All her hard work we could not have asked for a better person to take over our wedding day for us .. anytime I
Emilee I never had to wait for a reply I would highly recommend this venue for your wedding day or any event you have they are just absolutely outstanding myself and my husband are beyond greatful for everything so thank you so much to dee and her amazing crew at the county arms x

We had stayed in many hotels before our stay in the county arms and soon upon arrival we both just knew the county arms was the spot for us, the county arms were very accommodating as we had originally planned to marry on the 6/11/22 but had to postpone it to the following year both Dee and Niamh went above and beyond for myself and Hannah and no matter what we asked of them they went out of there way to help and accommodate us, I couldn't recommend the county arms Hotel enough and if you plan to get married look no further because you will be in trusted hands with both the ladies there. Both of them will be there to give ye the best recommendation of photographers/bands/blessors for a very reasonable price aswel. Thanks a million again to both Dee and Niamh and all the help along the way

Our very first meeting with Dee we knew we were in very good hands for our Wedding. The County Arms was just fabulous and made our wedding planning journey very easy.
From our first meeting to the taster evening and to the day itself it really was second to none and we couldn't have asked anything more from Dee, Niamh and the County Arms team.
The food was just exceptional, the accommodation and the professionalism of staff really made our day.
We are very thankful to Dee and Niamh for making our day so seamless and enjoyable and are delighted we celebrated our Wedding Day in the County Arms.

Myself and Joe cannot thank all the staff especially Dee and Niamh for all their help leading up and to and on the day of the wedding. We always got a response so quickly and efficiently. Everyone talked for days after about the food and hospitality of all the staff on our day. The gardens are just fantastic for pictures and we can't wait to get them back and see them. We couldn't recommend the hotel enough from start to finish. Thankyou x

From our first meeting with Dee & the team, we loved the County Arms. Their professionalism and friendliness was like no other. Dee was so accommodating and no request was a problem. We were always greeted with a smile when we visited the hotel, and made feel very welcome.
The venue itself was fabulous, the grounds and gardens kept beautifully, the quality of food at the drinks reception and meal was exceptional, and again later in the night- our guests are still talking about it. No stone was left unturned by Dee and the team, they pulled out all the stops and we had the best day we could have imagined!
The county arms is a superb venue, we would 100% recommend to anyone looking to book their big day. We really can not fault anything. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make our day so special. Mairead and Garry Kilkenny

We honestly can't thank the County Arms enough for making our wedding day so special. They went above and beyond, our guests were so pleased with their experience and the food was outstanding. The grounds were beautiful even in the rain and they also had a lovely room in the hotel to take photos. Dee and Niamh were so lovely to deal with, and I could not recommend them enough. Thank you for such an amazing day.

The County Arms were a pleasure to deal with from the first point of contact. Dee and Niamh were always on hand whenever we needed to ask a question and couldn't have done enough for us. The staff went above and beyond for us on our wedding day. Everyone is talking about how great the food and service was on the day. This is a top class wedding venue and I would highly recommend it to anyone. We had the most amazing day and are so glad we chose The County Arms.

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From our very first encounter with Dee and the team at the County Arms we knew we were in safe hands. The team can't do enough for us, and always go the extra mile.
A very special mention to Dee, who was amazing, she made the whole process seamless, we couldn't have asked for more.
Our family and friends are still talking about the food, which was next level and plenty of it.
The grounds and Georgian part of the Hotel makes for amazing picture opportunities which meant we got to spend so much more time with our guests on the day. We had the best experience and would highly recommend. We planned our wedding from London and Dee and the team were always at hand to answer any question and chat. Dealing with the team at the County Arms meant for a stress free experience

The team at the County Arms made our day so special. They were so professional & helpful from the day we went for our viewing right through to the wedding day. They created a friendly & welcoming atmosphere for us & all of our guests on the day. We received so many compliments on the food, with some of our guests commenting that it was the best wedding meal they have ever had. We thoroughly enjoyed our day & look forward to visiting again very soon. We are so glad we chose the County Arms to celebrate our special day.

The County Arms went above and beyond for our wedding! Everyone is talking about how great the food was and how stunning the grounds were. Dee made the planning so easy and helped us every step of the way. Any question we had was replied to instantly. The service was top class and everyone was looked after so well throughout the day. I couldn't recommend this hotel enough for your special day!

Dee, Niamh + Team pulled out all the stops for us on our big day, service and food on the day was top notch!! And nothing was an issue in the lead up to the wedding.

Wow what can we say. Our day was perfect! From the day we booked the County Arms hotel with Niamh for our wedding I knew how amazing it would be. Nothing was an issue and any questions I had were resolved instantly and we were constantly made to feel at ease. Dee is fantastic and made sure the day ran smoothly.
Our guests are still talking about the food! There was so much and the quality was unreal.
We honestly couldn't rate The County Arms and all their staff any higher.
Thank you all for making our dream day utter perfection!

Mr & Mrs Hayes

From the minute we booked our wedding with Barry for August 2023 we knew we were in good hands, Barry booked our details at a wedding showcase held in the County Arms and soon after we were linked in with the wedding co-ordinator amazing Dee.

The food from start to finish was amazing, our guests never commented on the drinks reception and the buffet at that point. The main dinner was stunning and we were helped choose our menu with the lovely Sabine who was professional and supportive. We opted for the updated evening menu, which I would highly recommend, again, our guests raved about this and couldn't believe all the hotel had to offer.

Niamh was another member of the team who worked closely with Dee and everything was covered, from the minute we walked in to the hotel our planning was over and the team took over and there was absolutely no stress. Dee, Niamh and Barry took care of everything and whatever we had forgotten they thought of, their light hearted humour along with professionalism made the wedding planning experience so much easier and I cannot recommend the County arms hotel enough.

The waiting staff were efficient and professional and service was like clock work!! Special mention to our waitor at the top table, David, we were well looked after throughout the meal and afterwards. We had 235 people seated for the meal and the service was perfect!! In regards to vegan and vegetarian menus there was separate menus and being a vegetarian I had never been at a wedding where the menu was so well catered for. The dietary requirements such as gluten free menu was also well catered for and the options were endless. Thanks so much to chefs as the food was fantastic!!

We handed over any decorative items; audio guest book, bathroom baskets etc and they were laid out for us so one less thing to think about and the centre pieces were included in our package candelabras etc which weren't included in other hotels.

The bar staff were quick and obviously enjoyed their jobs as they were great craic all day and night, special thanks to the residents bar staff also, the hotel also organised our residents bar music which was a noted touch by our guests, as when the DJ finished we moved to the residents bar for more live music and again more food, snack boxes were provided at this point too!

We wish we could do it all over again and are hoping some of our friends get married here so we can have another wedding at the County Arms, you won't regret booking with the team. Thanks so much!

The morning after we were greeted by Niamh and Dee and it was great to see them as we left.

10/10, Great team, Great service

We got married on 2nd August 2023 in Ferbane and had our Wedding Reception at The County Arms afterwards. It was absolutely fabulous! We would not have changed a thing about the day or night. Most of the guests stayed for three nights at the hotel and it was excellent. The service and professionalism from The County Arms went above and beyond our expectations. Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff. A special shout out to Niamh, Dee, Michelle, Shannon, Claire, David, Liam, Aiden and Chloe, who were all fantastic but nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff.
Guests are still talking about the wedding and how brilliant it was. Many want a reunion next year! Comments from guests include, 'Best wedding ever!' 'It was OUTSTANDING!' 'This is better than my own wedding!' 'It was spectacular!'
We would recommend the County Arms for a Wedding Reception, without reservation!
Thank you to all involved!

From the moment we booked our wedding until the end of our celebrations- we couldn't have asked for better. Dee, Niamh and every staff member were more than accommodating and the most pleasurable to deal with. Nothing was ever too much to ask. Neither of us were from the Offaly so our guests all travelled. From the moment we arrived until we checked out, every guest was amazed. I will always highly recommend the County Arms and the staff. It's a beautiful hotel with beautiful staff. Thank you guys!

A massive thanks to the County Arms for making our wedding day the most unforgettable day of our lives! Our ceremony and reception was even more perfect than we could ever have imagined.

Our special day would not have been possible without the hard work, time and expertise from Dee & all the team? We are so grateful to each & everyone of you.

The Country Arms are an exceptional wedding venue & without any hesitation we highly recommend you to book your wedding here.
We wouldn't change a thing ????

On the week of the wedding there were loads of little things coming up so I called Niamh and Dee the wedding coordinators, endless times and every time they spoke to me they sorted whatever worry it was for me and were always so delighted to hear from me and just so lovely to deal with.
The day of the wedding all of the staff could not do enough for us. Everything ran like clockwork the drinks reception food and cocktails all our guests completed them. The meal itself came out very quickly and there was a great selection and the quality of the food was amazing and it all tasted delicious. The ballroom was so beautiful on the day my husband and I got in to see it before the meal and it just looked gorgeous. There was a bar in the ballroom but also another one outside the ballroom and some of my guests reported back that it was great they didn't have to wait for a drink all night, which is always a plus. The evening food went down a treat we went for the pig on the spit and the wok station and our guests were blown away with it. They all spoke about how fantastic a venue it was but especially for the food.
There are two bridal suites so my and husband and I had a choice of which one we wanted and honestly they are both amazing. Overall we had the best day and are so happy we chose the county arms hotel.

I think we cannot recommend County Arms Hotel and Niamh & Dee high enough.
These 2 ladies helped me make our dream come true or even beyond. Always open to any of our ideas and very helpful with the things we've never thought of.
We felt very special and very understood in every way.
At the day of our wedding everything went so smoothly and professionally we couldn't imagined this day more beautiful.
Even the day after the wedding Niamh greet us at reception which was very lovely.
We can't thank them enough for making our day so amazing.
All staff was just gorgeous.
I will recommend them to everyone, always.
THANK YOU !

Dee, Niamh and the whole team went above and beyond for Our Wedding Day. Nothing was an issue for Dee and she took all the pressure off us. We had a beautiful ceremony on the hotel grounds. The food throughout the day and night was outstanding and everyone complimented it. The service was top class, as was the decor and surroundings of the hotel, which was beautifully renovated recently. The wedding schedule was worked around the hurling match which meant guests and bridal party were kept very happy!! The party continued until the early hours and the staff were so accommodating, the music and food in the residents bar went down a treat. We couldn't have been happier to have chosen that County Arms for our wedding and would recommend it to everyone!

dee and niamh my wedding co ordinators was so helpful in every way possible they could not have done enough everything we asked for they helped in every way we had the most magical day and the grounds for photos were fabuolous, all my guests loved the hotel and they said the food was fabulous

We are absolutely thrilled we picked the County Arms Hotel Birr for our wedding!! From the moment we booked with Dee and Niamh we knew it would be a perfect day and it truly was, they catered to our every request no matter how big or small , we cannot thank them enough for the the fantastic service and beautiful food our guests received...which we are constantly hearing about since ! If you are considering the County Arms for your Wedding look no further...book it.

The County Arms in Birr is an exceptional wedding venue. The staff, led by Niamh and Dee, are helpful, professional, and attentive, making the planning process a breeze. Despite planning our wedding from England, the team provided fantastic recommendations for local photographers, DJs, hairdressers, and other vendors. Their attention to detail and willingness to help with any query we had made the experience stress-free. The value for the price was fantastic, and we couldn't have been happier with the service we received from the whole team. If you're planning a wedding in from anywhere in the British Isles, we highly recommend The County Arms.

There are no words that adequately capture how amazing a day we had on our wedding day. It was just magical from start to finish. The time we spent in the beautiful and immaculate gardens and grounds at night in particular is a real highlight as we had an opportunity to pause and take it all in.

I also want to say how amazing the layout of the ball room was, everything was perfect, and the attention to every last detail was next to none.

We want to extend a massive thank you to you Dee and all the staff in the County Arms who were just amazing from start to finish. A special thanks for Allanah also who was so attentive to us during the meal.

All of our guests were blown away by the County Arms from the food to the small touches like the ice creams on arrival. It was such a talking point all night.

We would highly recommend the County Arms to other couples considering it as a venue. Working with Dee, Niamh and Barry in the lead up to our wedding was an absolute pleasure and as stress free as planning a wedding can be. No request was a problem and everything just worked seamlessly on the day. Our other vendors on the day were also highly impressed with the County Arms.

We held our wedding at the County Arms Hotel in April and everyone had an amazing time. The hotel definitely had a homely feel and a lovely atmosphere for the time we spent there, which was down to the wonderful staff that went above and beyond for not just my husband and I, but every one of our guests. We booked the venue for two nights, and anything we needed to drop off before hand was not an issue, they even had a room for us to store our things. For the day after, we relaxed and enjoyed a private area for a barbecue which lead out to their gorgeous gardens, this give us the opportunity to set up some garden games for the kids (and the big kids) to keep entertained. Niamh and Dee are hands down superb at their job, they looked after us so well, they were so helpful and nothing was ever a problem to them. We have had so many compliments regarding the venue, food and the staff and lots looking to go back. The hotel is beautiful, lots of space and the gardens are just stunning to walk around. The hotel will always be a very special place to us, we cannot recommend it enough.

We got married in the County Arms Hotel on April 1st and what can we say? everything was absolutely fantastic. The staff at the County Arms were on hand to allow us to have a brilliant day. From the entrance reception, to the food and our wedding coordinator Dee Smyth we have nothing but praise. So many of our guests have commented on it being a wedding they will always remember and how fantastic our venue was. We would highly recommend to any couple starting their journey looking for a wedding venue.

We had a brilliant time on our wedding day at the county arms, the staff were exceptional and the venue was everything we hoped for and the food was amazing! Thanks again for making our day so special and looking after us.

We really couldn't say enough about the County Arms. From the moment we met Dee and Barry we knew this hotel was for us. They make the whole experience feel very personal, and were always at the end of the phone when I needed them. Not once did I need to worry about the venue they took care of everything for us. The staff were absolutely brilliant and people are still talking about the fantastic level of service they received. The main talking point from all our guests was the food. Everyone was just blown away with how beautiful the food was! I can't explain how amazing it was and to hear people still saying it just goes to show how great it was. We also had our day two in the hotel and it was the best decision we could have made. Once again the staff on the night in particular Niamh couldn't have done enough for us. I really don't have any fault in anything and there's nothing I would have changed. To everyone at the County Arms Hotel, a huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We are just coming back down the earth after our wedding in the County Arms on February 10th. We always knew we wanted to have our reception in the County Arms having attended a wedding there a few years ago, however it exceeded all our expectations. From the outset, when we booked our wedding in November 21 we found Dee and the team to be hugely responsive and attentive, regularly updating us with room bookings and answering all our queries. On the day of the wedding the staff were all so friendly and attentive which is something that a lot of our guests have commented on. There is a lovely family atmosphere in the hotel that is palpable.
The food in the County Arms is second to none. The queue for the midnight feast spoke for itself and guests couldn't believe the volume and quality of food. Its amazing value for money and we've never been in another hotel that offers as much variety when it comes to food.
The grounds of the hotel are also fabulous and we got lovely photos in the garden and drawing room that we'll treasure forever. We'd recommend any couple to book the County Arms for their wedding. It will make for the best day.
Thanks so much to Dee and the team for making our day the unforgettable one it was.

We had the most magical and amazing day. From start to finish, there was no stone left unturned by the wonderful staff and, in particular the general manager Barry and our wedding co-ordinators Dee and Niamh.
Nothing was an obstacle, the food was simply amazing and people are still talking about it.
We highly recommend The County Arms Hotel as a venue.
It is a day we will never forget. We had the time of our lives!

We celebrated our wedding in the County Arms back in December 2022 and we had the best day. A huge shout out and thanks to Dee, Barry, Dearbhla & Niamh who took such good care of us from the moment we booked our wedding right up until we left, they were not one bit obtrusive but always there if we needed them. The staff are amazing and incredibly hard working, they made sure that not just us but every one of our guests were looked after. I can't even keep up on the count of the amount of times our guests have complimented the food, nobody went away hungry! A massive thanks again to everybody for making our wedding day spectacular.

Our experience at the County Arms was second to none, we couldn't have asked for a better wedding day. From day one Dee and her team went above and beyond to accommodate all our needs, nothing was an issue. The team were so helpful in the lead up and answered all our queries quickly. On the wedding day itself everything ran so smoothly. Our guests were blown away with the fantastic staff and superb food. The atmosphere around the hotel was lovely and there was plenty of staff catering to everyone's needs. The hotel was beautifully decorated, I did not need to add any extra which was a huge plus. The food was absolutely top notch, everything arrived out to our guests quickly and was beautifully presented. The Georgian part of the hotel and grounds are stunning and provided loads of opportunities for lovely wedding photographs. We genuinely couldn't have asked for anything more from the venue, it made our wedding day so special.

It was truly an excellent and wonderful day, everything was layed out so well, the staff at the County Arms Hotel worked extremely hard to make it a perfect day, huge compliments to the chef the food was divine and plenty, wedding reception was beautiful, hotel was beautifully decorated, amazing backgrounds for beautiful photos to be taken. It was definitely top notch. We would truly recommend this hotel for every event. And massive Thank you to Dee and all her staff, who went above and beyond for us and our guests. It was a fantastic day and we will definitely be coming back.

We had a great experience on our wedding day in the county arms. The team was fantastic. The food was fabulous and it's safe to say noone went hungry and the grounds are beautiful for photographs, especially in the winter time. We would recommend the venue to anyone.

The County Arms were extremely helpful when planning our wedding day. Their list of suppliers was exceptional and definitely worth going with anyone from the list. We didn't have to organise anything extra for the hotel as the County Arms had everything in terms of decoration and table plan. This made for a very stress free run up to the wedding. They were very accommodating and helped out in any way they could. The food was fantastic. Our wedding guests are still talking about it.

I can't even begin to describe how absolutely spectacular The County Arms is and its staff.
We were married here last month after having having so much bad luck with covid and organising in another hotel down the country, with only 5 months to go our Original hotel cancelled and we were left with such stress and panic.
We contacted The County Arms and spoke to Dee and she was just amazing!
She eased our nerves and stress. Nothing was ever too much she was so relaxed and made organising so so easy going!
From the second We stepped foor on the premises we knew we were in safe hands.
We gradually met more of the staff and they were all so wonderful!
We went for our wedding tasting and it was just fantastic!
Dearbhla the banquet manager was out of this world! The food was beautiful as was the service we couldn't fault one single thing !
Trying to organise booking for our guests Shannon was an absolute gem and was so wonderful!
Niamh was amazing too with all the emails back and forth and all her help!
There was a few hiccups with People not being able make it the week of but Dee and her team didn't even bat an eyelid they just told me not to worry and they had it all taken care of !
The day of the wedding came and Oh...my...God.
It was absolutely spectacular from start to finish.
All our guests raved about the food, staff , grounds etc.
We were a bit overwhelmed with chatting to so many people but Dee got us both to a private area when we arrived, gave us a drink and food and we relaxed for a few minutes to soak in the day!
There was food none stop so no one was left hungry! The food just top notch from the beginning to the very end of the night in the residents bar and the staff there was phenomenal too!
To sum up, if your looking for a venue look no further, you will not be disappointed!
Hands down the best wedding venue in the country along with best staff.
Thank you so much to all at The County Arms, you made our wedding day a dream come true !
Amy & Jason Constable
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Excellent service really enjoyed our day as did our guests

We would highly recommend the County Arms Hotel to any couple planning their Wedding Day. We're so delighted we chose this hotel. Dee was so upbeat & helpful from the moment we met her. She made planning our wedding so easy, nothing was a problem. Niamh, Dearbhla & all the staff were so helpful & professional on our Wedding Day. All the guests spoke so highly of all the staff, how friendly & professional they were. The food was a massive talking point on the day, it was amazing from start to finish. We are very thankful to all the staff & would definitely recommend the County Arms Hotel for a Wedding.

We had our wedding reception in the County Arms on the 17th of September 2022. It was the only venue we viewed and from the moment we were shown around by the amazing wedding co-ordinator Dee we knew we didn't need to look any further. Nothing was a problem and Dee went above and beyond for us, from moment we met with her all our queries were answered immediately and never a problem for Dee or her team. The day itself was more than we could have asked for, the rooms, service and food was outstanding along with special little touchs and extras added by Dee completely unexpected but topped off our day. Our guests both young and older are still talking about the fantastic day we had and are still complementing the food. They have a fantastic menu to choose from and we cant fault the hotel or staff in any little way. We can't wait to return to the hotel for our first anniversary and we are planning on making it a yearly visit. We have just gotten our professional photos are they are truly amazing thanks to the beautiful grounds and gardens of the County Arms. We highly recommend Dee and the team at the County Arms and wish we could do the day all over again.

I couldn't recommend the County Arms enough for a wedding. We booked our wedding with only four months notice and Dee and all the staff couldn't have been more helpful with pulling it all together so fast. We had a lot of questions which were always answered immediately and had changes right up to the last day and they were so accommodating. The day itself was so enjoyable. The decor, the food and the service (even down to plasters for those wearing heels) were all exceptional. We would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Absolutely amazing venue and team. During the planning nothing was ever an issue or too much effort. Dee, Niamh & Dervla we're all so professional and accommodating. We had 255 guests, it was the best day ever. Everyone is still talking about the food and how amazing the staff were, not to forget the bar staff who kept up with the crowd very well into the late hours. Couldn't recommend The County Arms enough!

Loved every minute

I don't think there are enough words to describe how amazing this hotel is!
After being let down by another hotel 6 months before our wedding we contacted the County Arms. From that first email Dee was like someone we had known for years. So so helpful and accommodating. Once we drove down the drive way for our first meeting we couldn't believe that we hadnt visited here in the first place! Everything about the place is amazing! The staff,the food, the rooms,the gardens! Amazing!! People are still talking about it all a month later! The best decision we made for our wedding was choosing the County Arms! I need to give a massive thank you to Dee, Niamh,Shane,Dervla,Gary, Bernie and Ben! They all went above and beyond for me and my bridal party from the second we arrived to the second we left! We can't wait to go back and visit! If ye are still trying to choose a wedding venue then i 100% recommend just booking here, its the best thing you'll ever do.

We had our wedding the end of July in the County Arms. We planned the wedding from Australia and I cannot speak high enough of our wedding coordinator Dee. She made everything so simple and easy for us whilst living abroad. The decor in the function room was stunning and all organised by Dee and the staff. The food is remarkable in the County Arms and I know our guests will compliment the food they were served for many years to come. Hats off to the chefs! The hospitality was incredible. The wait and bar staff were amazing. They were so patient with us even at the early hours of the morning. Dee understands exactly what each couple desires on their wedding day and she delivers every time. We have a friends wedding in the County Arms at Christmas and I cannot wait to attend. I couldn't recommend this venue highly enough. I can't wait to return!

We recently got married in the county arms 15.07.2022. We would highly recommend The County Arms for your wedding day. From the moment we viewed it back in 2019 to now we cannot say enough about the hotel and particularly the staff. From our menu tasting, to every phone call, email and in the lead up to the wedding and the day itself we were treated like royalty. Deirdre Smyth is the best person ever to have on your side if you are planning a wedding. We had so little to do for the venue side of things she has it all covered and is worth her weight in gold. They go above and beyond to help and nothing is a problem. The beautiful gardens and facilities provided the perfect spot for all our photographs. On behalf of myself and my husband we would like to say a massive thanks to Dee, Barry, Dervla and all the team for helping us plan our special day. Because of you our day was the best day of our lives. Every guest that attended our wedding is praising the county arms, the food and the wonderful staff that work there. The food and the service is the best you will ever get. You all made our day so magical I would highly recommend the County Arms for anyone planning their wedding. We wish we could do it all over again

Our wedding day in the County Arms Hotel on 8th July was simply the most perfect day we could have asked for. Our wedding co-ordinator Dee and her assistant Niamh go above and beyond to make sure everything is in place for the best day. Dearbhla the banquet manager ensured the meal went smoothly and even weeks later people are still talking about the food, it was just amazing.
The gardens of the hotel are spectacular and perfect having everyone close by for photos, especially our 2 young kids. We can't wait to see our photos ????
We would highly recommend the County Arms to any couple wishing to get married and wish we could do it all over again, it was the best day of our lives ????

I would highly recommend the county arms for your wedding venue. It's a fantastic spot and the staff are amazing. They go over and beyond to help you and they can't do enough for you. Everybody that attended our wedding is praising the county arms and the wonderful staff that work there. On behalf of myself and my husband we would like to say a big thank you to Deirdre smyth for helping us plan our special day only for her our wedding day wouldn't of being so magical without her. She's just so kind amazing and a wonderful person and is fantastic at her job she's such a lady to deal with we can't thank her enough for everything she did for us. The food and the service is the best you will ever get. The staff and Deirdre are just incredible. The county arms, the food, the service and Deirdre made our day so magical I would highly recommend the venue and staff for the most magical day of your life

Beautiful hotel food amazing service and staff friendly and very welcoming it wasby far the best wedding venue as mother of the bride i was so happy how the day turned out for my daughter her wedding was to be 2years previous but with covid unfortunately we had to wait and it was worth the wait thank you.

We experienced the best day in the County Arms in Birr. We couldn't bhavevasked for better for our guests and ourselves.
From the first day we met Dee, the Wedding Coordinator, we felt at ease and any ideas we shared were fully supported, Dee could not have done enough!!!
On the day our guests and ourselves were so well looked after, from beginning to end, the guests spoke so highly of the drinks reception, the food and music on arrival put everyone in the party spirit!
The dinner was fabulous, we were all very well looked after and everyone spoke so highly of the staff who were so courteous and couldn't do enough for us all.

We are sad our day is over, but so so happy we chose The County Arms in Birr as our reception destination, It was fantastic and we couldn't recommend bit enough!!!!

Huge thanks to Dee, Dearbhladh and all the staff who looked after us.

Miche?l & Yvonne.

Dee and the team in the County Arms were an absolute pleasure to deal with. They were extremely accommodating to all our needs and we along with all our guests had a brilliant day.

From the moment I drove up that driveway in the County Arms i knew I would be leaving with our wedding booked. Dee and the wedding team were fantastic to deal with nothing was to much to ask of them. The whole day and experience was amazing and ran like clock work. We had both our ceremony and reception in The County Arms what can we say amazing, the attention to detail the ceremony room the ballroom everything was exceptional. The walled garden is fantastic for pictures of your most memorable day. All the food was beautiful, all our guests are still talking about the carved meats and homemade sauce they were a big hit. We can't thank Dee and the team at the County Arms enough for making our day so memorable. We would highly recommend The County Arms and wish we could do it all over again.

We got married in May 22 having only set our date the September before hand. Dee was absolutely amazing and so professional! Everything from the beginning to the end was unbelievable. Dee made our day so easy, everyone that attended our wedding were blown away by the service they received and by the quality of the food. I would 100% be recommending the County Arms for future brides and grooms.

We would just like to thank Dee and all the County Arms Team in Birr Co. Offaly for such amazing wedding weekend. The food was tremendous and so flavoursome.We even had our favourite dessert which we both like "Tiramisu" which Chef done without hesitation and tasted beautiful..The team were outstanding in everything the done.. All the guests are still talking about the food when we arrived into the looby ,the midnight feasts,even the snackbox at 3 in the morning..The music in the bar after the wedding band and disco.. Only thing that we could do it in slow motion that we could enjoy it for longer..We would recommend anyone to have their wedding here simply amazing memories from walking in the door to walking out two days later "Savage"..Top marks to all the team.. Regards Eithne and Seamus

We both as Bride & Groom would love to take this opportunity to give some feedback on our experience on having our very special day in the County Arms Hotel. We would like to start by saying that we were not even asked to fill out a review but we did ask where the best place would be to reach out to let future couples know what they can expect at the County Arms. Finding a Wedding venue is never an easy thing to do and is one of the biggest decisions to make for your special day! Well, for us we can say that choosing a venue was such a simple and straight forward process.

We knew the high quality and standards of the County Arms previously due to spending time there over the previous weeks and months. So we decided to make a wedding inquiry once we were engaged. This was the first time we got to meet Dee and little did we know at the time just how crucial she would be in our life and day. Dee and Niamh and the entire County Arms team went above and beyond what we could have ever expected to receive on our day. They ensured that as Bride and Groom we had little to be worried or stressed about and took the weight off our shoulders and took that on themselves while at the same time ensuring we felt that we were fully in control of what we wanted for our day. Dee listened to us, she understood our needs based on this and helped to construct the most perfect day we could have asked for. I'd also like to point out that we had a relatively small wedding yet not once did we feel any less valued.
In fact we can say with full certainty we felt loved and cared for and that the entire team wanted us to enjoy our day and would help out in any way they could to ensure that indeed was the case. There isn't time to go into all the specifics but we had the most special day of our lives together and yes we had our family and friends together but we didn't feel like we were hosted by a business. We felt that all the staff were also guests sharing in our day working very hard to make it an incredible experience. Some other staff other than Dee and Niamh that really helped make our day was John, Tomek, Ben, Dearbhla, Peter, Gary, and many more whose name unfortunately we couldn't remember.

One thing that really stood out that Dee went above and beyond her duty was when we were going to drive from the hotel to Birr Castle Gardens. My husband the Groom was going to drive, but Dee instead offered to Chauferre us in her car along with providing beverages for us along the way on the hot summer's day. She then waited for us as the pictures were done with her Chauferre cap and all and drove us back to the hotel's red carpet. This was just such a loving and kind gesture from her that will forever be in our hearts and wedding album.

We will certainly keep our relationship with the County Arms going forward and return for our weekend breaks away to enjoy the friendly staff, amazing food, fantastic facilities and the beautiful grounds. A massive thank you to all at the County Arms for your professional, friendly and caring relationship. Warm regards Natascha and Richard

We had an amazing experience planning our wedding with Dee, Niamh & Dearbhla in the County Arms.
From the run up to the wedding to the big days itself, there was nothing that was too much and nothing they didn't think of to make our day an amazing experience for our family and friends.
As expected, the food and service was the highlight and talking point of the day. It blew everyone away! Something I don't think any other venue can rival.
I would have absolutely no reservations in recommending the Count my Arms to any couple trying to decide where to host their big day. Your guests will LOVE it.

From the very beginning of planning our wedding with the County Arms, we felt assured every detail of our day was going to be of unquestionable quality. Dee our wedding coordinator, took the time to get to know us, and in turn made our reception reflect us as people and totally exceed our expectations of what a small wedding could become. Our guests were extremely complimentary of the whole experience, paying particular appreciation to the food and staff which were second to none. If you are considering the County Arms as your wedding venue we would recommend you look no further, we will never forget the ?nothing is too much? approach to our day by everyone involved. You will be treated to the best of the best in service, we are so delighted that we chose the County Arms as our Wedding venue.

Where can I start, we booked our wedding in the county arms hotel in march 2018.
That's when we met the lovely dee Smith!
We absolutely loved the county arms hotel, we attended a wedding there and had said this will definitely be where we go!
And of course he popped the question and off we went!
When we went to view the hotel they were absolutely lovely to talk to, they even gave us some tasters to try there and then. The food is absolutely amazing, honestly the nicest food we have tasted, especially the duck springrolls , I never tasted anything like them! If you havent been to try the food you must go, even if not for a wedding just pop in and try the dinner it's fantastic.
We then got talking to dee and we just knew talking to her , we wanted it. The hotel itself is fantastic but my god meeting herself really topped it, you know when you meet someone and you just click straight off , well this was one of those moments. We couldnt wait to get moving.
We had booked with them to get married in august 2020. So the planning began the little chats every couple of months and catch ups checking in to hear all our plans. So a year before came and we got fully on board with planning BUT!! Of course that dreaded word.. covid .. hit with a bang.
We rescheduled for march 2021.. then april 2021.. then December 2021
Meanwhile inbetween having a new little baby just 8 weeks before , the 3rd and final wedding date .
Anyway dee was 100% while I was panicking, crying and running on literally no sleep what so ever she always called me with a positive attitude.
"Dont worry niamh I got this"
Always feeling absolutely brilliant after speaking to her. I must say only for dee , we both said , we definitely would have cancelled the wedding altogether because we just felt as if it was to much going on in such a short time. We went for our meal tasting when the baby was 4 weeks old and it was absolutely amazing with a complementary over night stay (which was well needed with a newborn at home) and we met dee the next morning to run through the day that we had planned.
(Us both still in a panic wondering, will we just cancle.)
She literally made everything for us that morning , we knew she was amazing but my god you wouldnt believe it, we came out with smiles from ear to ear thinking, this is fantastic , she literally had absolutely everything coverd from a to z. We literally had nothing to worry about.

So on the run up to wedding of course with having started to gather bits and Bob's since bloody 2018 , I rocked up with 2 large cases , 2 boxs and god knows what else so dee was delighted thinking wow she has her overnight case and all.. no no .. just a ball of decorations, from avengers toys, decs all random bits, she thought I was mad, but nonetheless, done an absolutely fantastic set up of a candy cart decorated in marvel theme, photo guest book, bathroom baskets , kids area , you would want to see what she done. It was amazing. I didnt know what anything in the case was, where it was going , but you can be sure dee found a spot for it.

I sat in bed while mikie done a night feed one night text dee at 5am, he just looked at me and said seriously are you actually emailing dee at 5am, but it was what was in my head at that time and I just knew well when I woke the next morning and looked at my phone all my questions would be answerd.

The county arms itself are amazing, they really go above and beyond for their couples.
They done all the decorating from the ceremony and the ball room and right down to giving meals to suit everyone. Michael's dad has Gall bladder issues and had to have no butter or fat throughout his dinner and they made sure to have him sorted and looked after. We had some celiacs and vegans also and they made sure to look after everyone. Michael's mam isnt one for a fancy dessert and they were willing to serve a bread and butter pudding for her. Just absolutely fantastic service.
All the staff are amazing and will really do absolutely anything you want or ask for.
I love some pornstar martinis and they made sure to go and buy some passion fruit so I could have my favourite coctail on the day.

I cannot express how amazing this woman truly is. She goes above on beyond for you and any couple that have her are very lucky! She will make your day absolutely amazing , she goes the extra mile to make it extra special.
The most amazing co-ordinator in the most amazing hotel. We couldnt have asked for better.
Niamh & Michael

My fianc? and I got engaged in June of this year and decided we didn't want a long engagement. With that, we decided we would look at some venues just to see what was available for the winter of this year. We had heard of County Arms in Birr through friends and family and we sent an email to enquire. This was to be our first introduction to Deirdre (Dee). We got a quick response and Dee was so lovely on the phone, that we organised to go view the hotel. From the moment we met Dee, she was warm and welcoming. We sat down and chatted comfortably relaxing more, as she allowed us to guide the conversation while she teased out what we wanted. Dee was a fountain of knowledge from start to end. We walked in that evening not really knowing what we wanted for our big day and walked away knowing in our hearts we wanted our wedding there. The venue was beautiful but Dee herself and the small touches she brought to our visit decided it as much as the location itself. We knew our wedding day was in safe hands. She is clearly so passionate about what she does and went above and beyond to allay any worries or fears we had with the ever-changing Covid guidelines.
Not only was she at the end of the phone to answer one of my husband's many queries but she did so with patience and kindness. She was reassuring and made the few months in the leadup to our wedding day so effortless. We never worried and anything we wanted, she got it. We had 100% confidence that she had everything covered. If we needed a recommendation she had a list of suppliers, if we had an idea, she brought it to life. She even recommended our amazing photographer. She added small touches such as, giving us a taste of the menu on our first visit, offering us the use of the sweet cart and the hotels easel at the church. She even accommodated a change in room when we realised we could book a band. After a beautiful meal in the cosy intimacy of the upstairs drawing rooms, she seamlessly moved us downstairs to the sparkling lights of the ballroom to boogie the night away.
The final personal touch was when she surprised us with a cheese board for arrivals (something I had mentioned in passing way back). She made our total experience wonderful from start to finish and our day completely stress free. Dee is a knowledgeable, considerate, warm, accommodating and welcoming powerhouse of a wedding coordinator who understood the intimacy of our wedding day and we were so lucky and thrilled to have her coordinate ours.
Steve & Claire

Hi all,
I have to say a huge thank you to staff at county arms. I found the service and professionalism of everyone to be top class. Special mention to the barman who played for Coolderry in championship match and then came across the road to serve us.
Thanks again.

Amazing hotel staff so lovely food amazing so clean made to feel really at home gorgeous fire great management service to class thank you for such beautiful day I will be back for a night stay fabulous breakfast thank you room's gorgeous

From the moment we visited The County Arms to view it as a prospective venue for our wedding we were impressed. The wedding coordinator was very attentive and interested in how we saw how wedding day she listened to what we wanted. The hotel is very elegant and a beautiful venue for a wedding. Nothing was too much trouble any questions we had were answered from needing the name of a photographer to choosing our wedding menu. The care that was given to my elderly mum by Deirdre on the day of the wedding was amazing. Our wedding day was fabulous from start to finish. Deirdre had listened to what we wanted and delivered it in style. All our guests thoroughly enjoyed the day and talked about the food the service and the fabulous surroundings. Deirdre is an absolute star.

We couldn't have found Dee and the team more professional and helpful. She made the day so special. Her enthusiasm blew us away and we knew The County Arms was the hotel for us. She completely took the stress out of the day from the beginning. Nothing was a problem! It meant we could sit back and enjoy everything. Everything was in hand and we didn't have to worry about anything. Everything from the food to the service was outstanding in the whole hotel throughout our stay. The friendly attentive staff stood out especially. No task was to big. We can't wait to visit again! Thank you so much Dee!

Our wedding was during covid 19 when nos were limited to 100. The county arms and specifically Deirdre could not have done anymore for us during the lead up to the big day and the day itself. Deirdre would call to advise of any new guidelines that were announced and what we could do to make sure the day was just as special as we had anticipated. The ball room was fabulous and it didn't seem like our nos were only 100. The food was unbelievable as always and the service was second to none. We couldn't recommend the county arms enough as a wedding venue & the help we received from
Deride along our journey. Ethan & Emma

We got married in the County Arms Hotel in August 2021 and I couldn't recommend the venue enough. Dee was our wedding planner and she was amazing and exactly the kind of person you want to help you plan your wedding and we felt very lucky to have her. She had regular check ins with me before the wedding to see if there was anything we needed and she made sure to make us feel like no ask was too great. The food was absolutely incredible and was one of the main factors we had in choosing this venue as we had a been to a wedding there 6 years before and the food was one of the things that stood out the most of any wedding we have been to. We also had a fabulous tasting menu evening to help us decide on choices and the food and beverage manager really gave us time to help us decide and assured us that if there was anything our guests requested on the day, they would do their utmost to accommodate. Needless to say, very one of out guests gushed about the food on the day! All the staff are fabulous, really professional and friendly. I honestly cant recommend the County Arms hotel enough, of course I have such found memories of our wedding day but the venue played such a big part in making it special. I'm sure the County Arms hold so many weddings each year but still they make you feel like each one is the most important. I honestly can't recommend the County Arms enough!

We could not be happier with the service provided to us by the County Arms Hotel! As soon as we set foot in the venue we knew it was the place for us! Dee, the wedding coordinatior, made the whole wedding experience such a smooth process and was always at the end of the phone to help us with any questions we might have! The food throughout the day was amazing! We would highly recommend!

We couldn't recommend the County Arms enough for our wedding!! From the moment we got in touch to book right up to the wedding day Michelle, Barry and Conor were so helpful! Response time to all queries was phenomenal and no matter what we asked for or wanted to change it was just done. The whole experience was stress free because of them. The arrivals food, meal, midnight feast and residents bar food was all so amazing! Everything ran like clockwork! We both highly recommend the County Arms, if only we could do it all again !!!

"The team at the county Arms from start to finish were amazing, they listened to all our ideas and helped make our dream day a reality. As a family run hotel the attention to detail and personal interest they show in ensuring your day is faultless is beyond compare and guys the food is out of this world, I would not hesitate in recommending the County Arms Hotel Birr to anyone, 5 Stars!!

Fantastic family run hotel with professional,friendly staff who couldn't do enough to ensure we had a wonderful day. Fabulous food that my guests are still talking about.

The County Arms Hotel was just unbelievable. Conor, Barry, Michelle and all the team gave us a wedding that only dreams are made of. From the very first time we stood inside the door of the County Arms their hospitality, professionalism and can-do attitude was just incredible. There was no request too big or too small. Among other things the food was just amazing, our guests are still talking about it. You guys surpassed every dream we had for a wedding. Thank you ''

I don't know where to start. Our wedding day was the happiest of our lives and a major part of that was the County Arms Hotel and the fantastic service they provided. In the lead up to the wedding, they were fantastic. Every email or phone call was answered and any I never felt any stress or worry because they were always on top of everything. On the day, they were amazing. Everything went perfectly. We had our ceremony in the Maple Room and it's a perfect venue. Guests are still raving about the food, from the carvery rolls on arrival to the hogroast at midnight. The meal itself was fantastic, delicious and perfectly timed. The County Arms also sourced music for our drinks reception and the residence bar. I would highly recommend as they were great and the party started immediately after the ceremony and didn't stop until the small hours. Our photographer was so impressed with the grounds, he got some fantastic pictures and I cannot wait to see our album. I really cannot recommend Conor, Barry and especially Michelle highly enough

Excellent service. We found the staff very friendly and helpful. The food and all the trimmings offered was fantastic. The staff also worked seamlessly with any suppliers we had.

To Barry, Michelle & all at the County Arms Hotel.

Just wanted to thank you all for our fairytale wedding. You guys took care of every detail and we loved every minute of our special day.

It really did exceed all expectations of how the venue looked on the day, and how the day came together.?

All of our guests had a wonderful time and couldn't praise the venue, food and service enough and that was all down to you guys.

I could not recommend this venue and team higher.

Thanks so much again & best wishes for the future!

The service before the wedding was fantastic and they have an excellent wedding planner Michelle.
The food and service is absolutely outstanding in the hotel, it was the talk of the day! It's a family run hotel and Conor and Barry were there throughout our wedding day to ensure everything went seamlessly. I would highly recommend this venue to other couples!

County Arms excellent reputation is well deserved. From start to finish, the professionalism of all staff was exceptional. It was like family looking after family. Would highly reccomend.

Everyone is still talking about the feed and the quality of the good. It was fabulous

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By far the best wedding band out there. They had everyone on the feet from the second song and it stayed like that until the very end. I have had many guests singing their praise and requesting their details. Shane is a real gentle man and its easy to see that he loves his job, he turely could not have done enough for us. Do not bother looking elsewhere, this is the band you need at your wedding, worth every penny and then some!

The staff are a credit to The County. The food is exceptional and the venue is beautiful

An excellent wedding venue, We could not have asked for anything more from the staff at the County Arms. Our guests have raved about the exceptional food, the friendliness of staff and the quality of the hotel.
We had the best day and we owe a lot of thanks to Deirdre, Conor, Barry and Jason for making it a day to remember for us.
You will not be disappointed if you have your wedding at this hotel.

From start to finish the County Arms wedding team were just fantastic to deal with. Conor, Barry and Deirdre were so friendly, organised and professional. The staff throughout the hotel on our weddding day were fantastic. The food was absolutely amazing, all our guests were complimenting it. We had nothing really to worry about on our day as we knew the county arms had it all in hand which was a fantastic feeling! We couldn't recommend them enough!

From the beginning, Conor and his crew made us feel at home away from home.
I hope that this gentleman never loses his hospitality and professionalism. It obviously reflects from his staff.
Thank you to the Loughnane Family, wedding crew and staff for giving me and my bride such amazing day.
I would highly recommend this venue to any new weds

everything from start to finish! the staff are amazing, every guest commented on the food and the staff and on the personal touch of having Conor there on the day.
I couldn't think of one thing, genuinely I couldn't recommend you enough.
The County Arms and their staff made our wedding day carefree, fun and easy, and as a bride that's what i wanted but paired with this was the most fantastic food and atmosphere,I nearly want to get married again just so i can go back. From our 6 year old daughter to my 92 year old gran mother everyone was catered for to their own needs, i don't know how they did it but everyone not only myself and my husband felt special on the day.
We cannot take you enough for the special day you gave us and our family and friends. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Deirdre and the staff made our dream wedding plans come true. From the day we booked back in 2016 until our wedding day in June they were constantly in touch and Deirdre especially helped me with ideas and putting aspects of the day I wanted into action. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the day and night. I always knew I wanted my wedding at the county arms and was astounded with how it turned out. 10/10 and I have and will recommend them to anyone looking for a hotel that gives 100% commitment.Their attention to detail really makes a brides dreams come true.

The friendly nature of staff and the professionalism at all times, we knew we were in good hands and we didn't have to worry about anything.
We had an amazing wedding day, all thanks to the County Arms Hotel. From the stunning grounds, to the excellent service on the day, to the friendliness and professionalism of staff we knew we were in very good hands. So many guests commented on the high quality of the food and the variety of the menu. Top notch dinner, excellent service and all in all a truly wonderful wedding day.

We had an amazing special day in the County Arms, Conor/Barry and team were amazing, always happy to help and welcome ideas.
The food was out of his world, our guests still talk about it, plenty of it and even seconds. We would recommend the lamb shank on the menu, it was the best decision we made and it was the biggest choice of the day!
The exterior and interior decor is beautifully designed, modern but still a lovely georgian feel about the building, especially the old part and bridal suites. You will be spoilt for choice.

The only downfall on the day was the mic at the speeches, it was very disturbed and took the young mc a good few minutes to come to my dads aid in the middle of his speech, it put him off. Our entrance song was down so low that we walked in with no music which was very disappointing as we had spent time editing and merging 2 songs together and had it timed to perfection.


One last thing was the amazing evening buffet, its pricey but its so worth it, what an amazing service and spread, our guests were wowed!!
Only downfall was that the left overs were all taken away, it would have been good to pop the pittas and nibbles out on tables when clearing as our guests got hungry later on after all the dancing!

If you want something modern yet traditional with amazingly tasty food, then check it out, you wont be disappointed.

Our wedding at The County Arms Hotel was the most special day of our lives and that was down to the professionalism of the management and staff in this wonderful hotel. On arrival we we were treated to a feast at the arrivals buffet, which I highly recommend to every couple as it is a long morning for your guests. The turkey & ham rolls along with mini scones & cookies with tea & coffee went down a treat & was a big surprise for everyone attending the wedding. Outside where the sun was splitting the stones all our guests enjoyed a few drinks on picnic benches in the walled garden surrounded by stunning in season flowers. This was the perfect photo opportunity for us with ample shots both in the garden and they're stunning gazebo with vine grapes growing on the roof. After enjoying our arrivals music & a few drinks everyone was called into the main function room which was decorated with stunning flower arrangements & candle Arbors. I must mention Adeline Loughnane who created all my bouquets & decorated the church with gorgeous flowers and as she also decorates the hotel with Gene Loughnane I just found a lovely flow of the colours I had picked for my flowers from the church to the Hotel. The food produced by the kitchen team was Michelin Star standard with faultless service. Our band was amazing and the midnight feast left my guest in awe with suckling pig, pitta breads, crepes & ice cream . I really have to emphasis how well The County Arms team looked after both myself, Eamonn & all our family & friends. I am sincerely grateful to both Conor, Barry, Willie, Deirdre & all the staff there for making my dream wedding come true. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to make their day unbelievably special, stress free & faultless. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

The food and the relaxed atmosphere , the staff where helpful even going to bridal suite to get my fur cape
We had our wedding here in January 2018. The hotel was amazing the food was outstanding as was the service. Conor and Barry along with the wedding co-ordinaters Grainne and Deirdre made our day run super smooth. We had an amazing time as did all our guests. Thanks so much for everything. Trish & David

We honestly couldn't have had the wedding we had without all the fantastic help from the staff in the County Arms. They were superb from the first meeting to the service we got throughout the night. I knew we didn't have to worry about a thing and they didn't disappoint. The food is top notch and the selection we could choose from was second to none. The presentation of the food and service during the meal was excellent.

Great time had by all guests bride and groom very happy couldn't fault this venue lived up to all the promise 10/10 ????

We had our Wedding here on the 30th of September. From start to finish all of the staff at this beautiful venue could not do enough for us! The food was out of this world, the service was number 1 and every minor detail you could think of was paid attention to. Grainne & Sharon the wedding planners were a fantastic help and made everything so easy. All of our guests complimented everything this hotel had to offer and we just want to thank Barry, Conor, Willie and all of the staff for everything they did to make our day the best day of our lives. I would HIGHLY recommended this hotel for anyone thinking of having their wedding here. They are just top class!

Conor and Barry were extremely attentive to the bride and groom all day. Went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.
The County Arms were brilliant in the run up to our wedding. I had one meeting with Barry for half an hour before the wedding and everything I asked for happened on the day. Grainne in the office was so patient with organising accommodation and confirming little details. Conor met me at the door and went into Birr town to get me something that I needed which was a major inconvenience for him but greatly appreciated by me. He also appeared with an ice cream during the afters food when I was too busy talking to get to the buffet. It's easy to forget that the County Arms have so many weddings going on every week and month because when you deal with them they are so attentive to your needs and eager to put in place what you want on your big day that you forget they are dealing with so many other couples at the same time. You always feel like you're their top priority.
I'm so happy we made the choice we did to go with the County Arms. We were so happy with how the day went.

Can't thank Barry enough for all his help and ideas along the way he mentioned to us about having hangover kits in the rooms for our guest which went down an absolute treat with everyone. The service on the day was second to non the attention to detail and to our guests was fantastic people are still talking about our wedding the food the staff and the hotel...

Absolutely unbelievable! From first meeting to check out after our wedding everything was 5 star. I wouldn't know where to begin, all our guests were blown away with the food and service throughout the day. Staff are amazing and couldn't do enough for us.

How friendly staff were with us on the day, How supportive Sharon was with the run up to the wedding. And also how Conor was there for us on the day to help with everything on our special day.
The County Arms hotel has been fantastic in the run up to our wedding and also throughout the whole day of our wedding. Sharon the wedding co ordinator was just fantastic and made planning our wedding so much easier and was there for any questions we had and made sure that everything was set in place for us to have the most fantastic day and it was. Sharon was even there for me the night before my wedding when guests started to pull out and tables needed to be rearranged the service was just fantastic and thank you so much. As the day approached Conor greeted us at the door with a smile and great humour which was a brilliant start to our special day at the County Arms. Conor was there for myself and my new husband all day and he was a great support throughout the whole day, He even greeted us with a bottle of water as we were heading to bed at 4am. The food was just exceptional, our guests were blown away by the fantastic arrivals food, the amazing meal and of course the super buffet we received at 11:30pm after the band had finished. All of the staff at the County Arms were so friendly and professional. The County Arms is just a fantastic hotel to hold your wedding, the hotel, food, staff were just amazing. Thank you so much for such an amazing day that we will never forget.

Super Civil Ceremony set up, the room was very intimate. Food and service on the day was excellent throughout and no ask was too big. Great setting on the grounds for afternoon and evening photographs

My Husband and I had our wedding reception in the County Arms Hotel last October, 2016. I can easily say they provided everything to the highest standard possible in order to make our day , truly the best day of our lives.
From the very start of our wedding plans, meeting the owner Barry and the wedding Coordinator, Sharon to the day of our wedding both of them and the staff of the County Arms were very professional, supportive and always available when needed. The selection of food was endless and they catered for our every need.
We would highly recommend the County Arms Hotel as a Wedding Venue as would all our family and friends, who still compliment us on their experience of the day.
Finula & Daryl

The moment we drove into the county arms we knew it was the place for our wedding. we had visited 5 other venues before the county arms and none of them had the warm feel we got here. From our first visit to our last we were made feel at home. A wedding is a big investment and if i could do it over again i wouldn't change a thing. The county arms do everything so well from the food to the gardens to the staff to the ball room finishes. You could pick up the phone and ring Barry and Conor at anytime and anything they could do to help you they did. Both my self and Jessica were so happy with the day and it just makes it better when all our guest tell us how wonderful they found the venue too. hands down the best wedding venue in Ireland in my opinion

We had our wedding here during the summer and from the moment we met with the team to view the hotel months before hand we were made feel so special. The service and attention to detail is second to none. As one of our guests put it ...."you wouldn't of had that level of service in any other hotel in the country -it felt like you were their little sister" and that genuinely was the case even from the early planning days spending time with Connor - where any special request for the day was automatically met.
The hotel is so versatile ? we were unsure whether to go for a summer or Christmas wedding as either option offers such unique settings. At Christmas we could have had our drinks reception in the hotels newly refurbished lobby and fabulous drawing rooms with log fires and Christmas decorations in abundance or during the summer they have a fabulous walled garden for our guests to enjoy. We opted for the latter and were fortunate enough to have been blessed with a fine day. The hotel gardens were beautiful and the perfect setting for our drinks reception. Guests walked up the rose lined garden path and there was a real feeling of enchantment as they entered through arch way gates to an idyllic walled garden. The week before the wedding my reception music fell through (stress you don't need your wedding week) and Connor just swopped in and secured the most amazing band for us - just one of the many things they went above and beyond the line of duty with.
One of the highlights of the day was the food and from the very moment guests arrived to the drinks reception the tone was set - we were going to get to enjoy the most delicious delicate food throughout the day. The hotel offers many canap? options for the bride and groom to choose from. There is everything from freshly made duck pancakes to a seafood trolley which consists of an oyster and Guinness station to many more sensational canapés that are served throughout the duration of the drinks reception ? the options are endless. Everything we choose was served outside and was amazing. On the day my husband and I were welcomed into a tremendous champagne tower - the atmosphere was amazing and I was so elated arriving in after having our photos taken to see the party in full swing, everyone enjoying themselves. The hotel is so classy and elegant and everything from the get go was presented with such finesse. Adeline in the hotel took care of the floral arrangements which were amazing and really created an opulent yet warm atmosphere.
The meal was incredible! This hotel offers the best tastiest food I have ever had at a wedding. The range of options to choose from for the meal is endless also ? they have every cut of beef - cooked to your liking, along with lamb, chicken, fish or vegetarian options. The menu package we went with offered 2 starter options for the first course, 2 soup and 1 sorbet option for the second course, 3 main course options for the third course, 2 desert options for the fourth course and the meal was finished with tea and coffee, petit fours and a cheese board. I consider myself and my husband massive foodies and we were blown away by the standard of all the food they served...everything was delicious and presented fabulously. Despite having a large wedding of over 300 guests the dining room felt very intimate and the level of service during the meal was impeccable for all guests ? generally each table was served each course simultaneously.
The midnight reception was amazing also. The hotel again will take your breath away with the amount of choices they offer you for this stage of your day. You can choose everything from prawn or chicken stir fries cooked in front of you and served in Thai take away boxes to freshly made crepes and ice cream cones or bacon and turkey butties to fish and chips options ?there really is everything to choose from and it is equally as delicious as the meal.
The residence bar has a lovely intimate feel to it and really helped keep the party going well into the early hours.
There is no other hotel in the country I would have chosen or would recommend more than the county arms. The entire team deliver the most unique five star wedding experience I could of ever wished for and you really couldn't organise your special day with a nicer bunch. I sincerely want to thank each and every person on the county arms team from the bottom of my heart for making our wedding day everything we could have wished for.

They say the best day of your life is the day you get married. For Noel & I this was the case. Noel & I got married in the County Arms Hotel, Birr on the 27th August 2016. We had quite a short period of time to organise our wedding, 6 months to be exact. I can't give enough praise to Barry & Conor Loughnane of the County Arms Hotel for all they wonderful help leading up the our Big Day and on the day of our Wedding.

Highly recommend this hotel! Our day was perfect from beginning to end and without a doubt nothing more could of been done for us! A day we will remember forever as the best day of our lives!x

I found the county arms Birr a fantastic hotel and the staff were so helpful and the managers couldn't do enough for us and their wedding coordinator was so helpful and couldn't do enough for us

We had a fantastic Wedding Day here, thanks to the team at the County Arms.The quality of service here was excellent and the food was outstanding! We opted for a buffet style reception, to get away from the 'norm' , and it paid off greatly! The variety of food was perfect and it suited all guest types. Guests could eat as little or as much as they wanted, which we felt was ideal and it also cut back on hotel waste. Sometimes we find at weddings you are unable to eat a five or six course meal as well as enjoy a few drinks and a band afterwards, that's why it suited us. Everything ran so smoothly on the day, we didn't have a thing to worry about, which is the bottom line, we feel, on your wedding day.

We got married in the County Arms hotel last year and from the moment we booked our wedding I knew we had nothing to worry about. Sharon and Conor and their team are so professional and made the whole experience such a positive one. I would highly recommend the County Arms to anyone looking for a wedding venue.

Highly recommend the County Arms Hotel Birr, we had our wedding on Friday the 18th of March 2016. They truly are in a league of their own. The amount of effort and work they put in was amazing. A very special thanks to Conor & Sharon for all your help. If anyone is looking for a venue or has there venue booked here ye will not be disappointed. Thanks again for making our day so special from myself, William and all our guests.

I cannot recommend The County Arms enough. We had our wedding here on the 10th July 2015. Managers Connor and Barry are super relaxed and after meeting with them for our meal tasting I knew deep down once we got to their hotel they would take charge and have things run smoothly. And that they did. They are so professional in there work and accommodated our relaxed wedding. The staff is a credit to the hotel and are really the making of it from service staff to bar staff to residents bar staff. Day went out of their way to do anything not only for us the bride and groom, but also heard it back from some elderly guests who attended . The one thing I'll say tops this hotel in my book is : there was 3 wedding here the weekend of ours thurs /fri and Saturday but Connor and Barry make you feel like your the only wedding that's been dare for the last 3 months. The food is second to none. Thanks to the County Arms, all our friends are asking that we have a 1 year anniversary next year and do it all over again because it was so good. Little tip (go on Connor recommendations wen you first meet, he knows wat he's talking about and gave us the name of a great band that had the floor full from the first dance)

An absolute pleasure to deal with! Barry, Conor and team could not have done any more for us whether it was changing a starter for an awkward aunt, straightening an unruly tie, entertaining small kids and providing a quiet room to let us catch our breath!100% recommend this hotel if your looking for that personal and friendly touch to your wedding day!

If u want a wedding that will blow your guests away you have to check out the County Arms Hotel. This establishment prides itself on giving guests the ultimate wedding experience and rightly so.
The food was out of this world, and plentyfull throughout the whole day, right through to the small hours! Each of the managers were so helpful and accommodating in every aspect, from planning, the day itself and even in the days after.
On the day I felt like a princess and that was purely down to the staff, they couldn't do enough for us.
Choosing the County Arms Hotel was the best decision we made for our big day and the memories that hotel now holds for me and my family will b cherished forever.

There are really no words that can truly explain how happy we were with the entire experience at The County Arms Hotel for our wedding on New Years Day 2015.From start to finish all the staff were provisional ,helpful and always willing to answer questions or change any arrangements.The food was spectacular and as much thought and effect went into the evening food as for the main guests .Every detail of the day went smoothly because of the professional staff and care to John and my every wish .At all times during the day Barry ,Conor and family were there to help and care for guests.Our wedding day is one we look back on with such happy memories.

Myself and my partner had our Civil Partnership at the wonderful County Arms Hotel on the 19th of September 2013. From the moment that we booked our special day with County Arms we experienced nothing but a sheer professional and fantastic service from every single staff member sharon connelly our wedding co-ordinator was amazing as she took all the stress and pressure away from us. Every aspect of the planning right up to the day was was an enjoyable stress free experience. We were blessed to have our special day at THE most wonderful Hotel.

Both the Loughnane family and the staff are amazing they gave us the wedding of our dreams x

We had our wedding reception in The County Arms Hotel and have nothing but praise for the hotel, staff and facilities. From the first day we met with Conor and Barry to the big day itself, we were always welcomed and looked after so well. Our wedding day was so enjoyable; the ballroom looked amazing, the food was delicious and the all the staff were excellent. Our relatives are still talking about the evening buffet and the surprise ice-cream cones went down a treat with young and old. Thank you all for making our day so memorable.

Now that all the excitement is over and we are getting back to normal, we want to thank everyone in the County Arms Hotel who made our wedding day one to remember.
From our first meeting with both Conor and Barry we have been impressed with every service we have enquired about or received, nothing was too much and no detail too little. To Conor who dealt with us so professionally and competently leading up to the wedding and to Barry who took care of us on the day itself. Barry was superb on the day and handled everything so efficiently which left us to relax and enjoy our day.We have received nothing but compliments from our guests about the day - from the scrumptious meal, to the atmosphere in the bar as soon as the guests arrived, and even to the hospitality received at the sing-song until the wee-hours!!! This is the highest compliment we can pass on to your good selves.Thanks again and we look forward to dealing with you in the future."

We were Married in the County Arms last August and we just cant praise the Loughnane family and staff enough especially Connar and Barry, they went above and beyond to make out day very special.
Our guests had such a lovely day and were very pleased with the food,staff and personal touch given to us by the hotel staff.We cant recommend the County Arms hotel enough to anyone getting married in the future.Huge thanks again Connar, Barry , family and staff.

It has been four years since we had our wedding at the County Arms Hotel and a day we will never forget. We loved the fact that we were getting the full attention of the staff and management on our special day as their policy is to cater for one wedding per day. We found this aspect very important as that is what every couple wants on their wedding day. The County Arms Hotel definitely provided that service. A fabulous hotel in beautiful surroundings, a perfect setting for life-long memories.

We were married in the County Arms Hotel last October. It was the most perfect day, the food, service, staff and management went out of there way to make sure it would be a day to cherish for the rest of our lives. Thanks to the staff and the Loughnane family xxxx