Together with their friends and families

Dillon & Michael

Friday, 23 July 2027 · Dromquinna Manor, Co. Kerry
364 days
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21 hrs
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58 min
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36 sec

Our Story

They met in a kitchen in Cork, late on a Tuesday, seven years ago — neither of them planning to be anywhere near each other.

One borrowed a corkscrew. The other made tea at 1am. There were four hundred walks after that, two moves, a cat called Pesto, and more long drives along the Ring of Kerry than either could have predicted. The kitchen in Cork became a landmark.

They got engaged on a grey January morning on Inch Beach with the Atlantic doing its best to interrupt. It didn't. Now they're asking the people they love most to come to Kerry and help them begin the next part properly.

— D & M

the day

Order of the day

  1. 13:30
    Arrival & Welcome Tea, coffee and something stronger if you like, on the lawn.
  2. 14:30
    Ceremony A short, simple service in the garden marquee.
  3. 15:30
    Drinks reception Live music, canapes, and a chance to find your seat.
  4. 17:30
    Dinner Long tables under the trees. A few words. Plenty of wine.
  5. 21:00
    Dancing The band starts. Stay as long as you can.
  6. 00:30
    Shuttle to Kenmare A coach leaves the venue at 12:30am for hotels in Kenmare town. Hop on, no booking needed.
  7. Late
    Last orders 01:00. We'll be the ones still on the floor.

Saturday · 24 July

The day after

We've got the manor for a second day and we'd love to spend it with you. Come for all of it, some of it, or none of it — entirely up to you.

  1. 11:30
    Recovery Brunch Long table back at the manor. Soft eggs, hard coffee, no pressure to be one time.
  2. 13:30
    Walk on the bay A gentle loop along the water for anyone who fancies the air. Wellies appreciated.
  3. 16:00
    Pints in Kenmare We'll wander into town and settle into a pub. Drop in for one or for the evening.

Where

Dromquinna Manor

  • Address Greenane, Dromcunnia, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, V93 PK83, Ireland
  • Nearest town Kenmare — 8 min
  • Airport Cork 1h 50m · Kerry Airport 1h
  • Parking On site, free
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Where to stay

Accommodation

Sheen Falls Lodge

★★★★★5 stars

Luxury spa hotel on the Sheen river

12 min from venue

Park Hotel Kenmare

★★★★★5 stars

Victorian elegance in the heart of Kenmare

8 min from venue

Brook Lane Hotel

★★★★4 stars

Boutique hotel with a welcoming feel

7 min from venue

Dromquinna Manor

On site

On-site glamping and lodges — the full experience

Kenmare Townhouses

Self-catering

Self-catering cottages — great for families

8 min from venue

Camping at the Manor

On site

For the brave — under the Kerry stars

a gentle note

An adults-only celebration

As much as we love your little ones, we've decided to keep the day a grown-ups affair so everyone — parents very much included — can properly let their hair down. We hope this gives you the chance to enjoy a rare night off, and we're very grateful for your understanding.

If childcare is tricky, please get in touch — we're happy to help point you toward sitters in Kenmare who've looked after friends' kids before.

If you're asking

On the question of gifts

Honestly — your being there is the gift. We've lived together a long time and our cupboards are, if anything, a little too full.

If you'd still like to mark the day, we're saving toward a long honeymoon and a few small things for the house. A contribution toward either would mean the world. A card with something tucked inside on the day is perfect, or you can send ahead by transfer:

  1. Account Name D. O'Flynn & M. Melody
  2. IBAN IE00 AIBK 0000 0000 0000 00
  3. Reference Your name + "wedding"

Either way - please, no need to bring anything but yourselves

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