Kilronan Castle Wedding Showcase - 16th November

Kilronan Castle held another very successful  Wedding Showcase yesterday, couples who were considering booking the venue were invited to sample the culinary delights of the castle.  The hotel had invited key suppliers to give talks and tips on their services between courses of a fantastic 5 course meal.  The afternoon was a huge success with many couples booking their dream day in the venue and with Kilronan Castles key suppliers.

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Kilronan Castle Ballroom ready for their Wedding Showcase

with Late Nite Radio Band who entertained the crowd during the day.

Photo: David Knight

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Stephen Nolan, Oppulent Occassions: 

Photo: David Knight

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Pictured with Carmel & Helena O’Rourke of La Belle Fleur is wedding host

co-ordinator Margaret Carr Flynn, Ocean FM

Photo: David Knight

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Singer   – Olivia O’Hanlon, & Donal Gray -   Oliva O’Hanlon Music  

Photo: David Knight

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Patricia Corrigan, Padanee  &  Ciaran Reidy General Manager, Kilronan Castle,
Lauren, Padanee

Photo: David Knight

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Sylvia Grafters Hair Salon , Ciaran Reidy General Manager Kilronan Castle,

Pauline Belton, Grafters Hair Studio

Photo: David Knight

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Emer McDermott – McDermott Travel

Photo: David Knight

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Krishna Kistnen; Conference and Banqueting Manager, Sharon Sweeney,

Cannaboe Confectionery.

Photo: David Knight

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Kilronan Castle staff and suppliers in the ballroom on

the Wedding Showcase Day.

Photo: David Knight

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Staff of Kilronan Castle pictured at the Wedding Showcase.

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BackWater Jack  Band  pictured at the Wedding Showcase in

Kilronan Castle

Photo: David Knight

Easter Rising Centenary 1916 Collection

Willow Design & Publishing launched the original photographs taken during the Easter Rising in 1916 by T.W. Murphy, Photographer in Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin last week. The photographs were originally produced by T.W. Murphy in 2 books: 1) The Rebellion in Dublin and 2) Dublin after the Six Days Insurrection.

Dublin after the Six Days Insurrection was originally passed for transmission abroad by the official press bureau of the British Forces headed by Sir John Grenfell Maxwell, the British Army Officer who is best known for his execution of the leaders of the Easter Rising.

Tom Murphy, grandson of the photographer approached David Knight from Willow Design to republish these photographs after 100 years, David contacted the Irish Times Picture Editor Frank Miller, who was delighted to accept the invitation to launch this historic collection of photographs. On the evening of the launch he commented on both the quality and content of the imagery and was delighted to see them remaining with an Irish publisher and in particular being published by the grandchildren of the same family.

Willow Design now has distributors interested in distributing these unique books, calendars and greeting cards, both in the USA, Canada and the U.K. The range is being introduced to world distribution at the New York Stationery Fair in the U.S.A. next weekend.  

T.W. Murphy (1972-1953) was born in Marlborough Street, Dublin.  He worked as a photographer and journalist, with his writing and photographs appearing in The Irish Times, Belfast Telegraph, The Weekly Irish Times, The Freeman’s Journal, Ireland’s Saturday Night, and with his keen interest in Motor cycling and cars, worked with the Motor Cycle, Motor Illustrated and Car and Autocar. The photographs that are reproduced on these cards are from the book,  The Rebellion in Dublin, April, 1916, and convey more eloquently than words, the damage that Dublin suffered during the Black Week.

David Knight, Willow Design & Publishing: Frank Miller, Picture Editor, Irish Times, Tom Murphy, grandson  of the original Irish Times photographer T.W. Murphy,  who took the original photographs in 1916

Dublin 1916: Photo T.W. Murphy:  A Sinn Fein Prisoner Being Conveyed to the Castle.

Dublin 1916: Photo T.W. Murphy:  Henry Street from the West

Dublin 1916: Photo T. W. Murphy:  A news vendor resumes business amongst the ruins of the GPO

Lough Rynn Annual Wedding Showcase 2015

Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens Annual Wedding Showcase

The Sun was shining on Lough Rynn Castle for the Annual Wedding Showcase, couples travelled from all over the Country to the Castle to see the Venue set in all its Grandeur. Since their recent accreditation as Best Castle Venue in Ireland, Lough Rynn Castle has become a very attractive venue to so many engaged couples searching for that Special Unique Venue.

Lough Rynn Castle proved they have it all to offer. Its Baronial Hall was set for both a Civil Ceremony and Arrival Drinks Reception where couples could visualise their married life commencing. There were numerous unique touches to inspire couples to plan their own big day.

On entrance to the Grand Ballroom, Wedding couples were said to be blown away by the beautiful setting. They were greeted by the Hotels Sales Team, who guided their visitors through the different table displays and food dishes which were presented. There were different set up styles available for the couples to choose from. There was an abundance of food tasters available for the guests, the staff looked so professional serving canapés throughout the afternoon.  Lough Rynn Castle’s own Ice Cream Cart when down a treat in the fine Weather, as did the Candy Cart for those with a sweet tooth.

 Executive Head Chef Clare O Leary and her team had a Kitchen demonstration to allow wedding guests to sample some of the menu options, Head Chef O Leary was also happy to answer any questions the wedding couples had also. In addition to the plentiful Food there was a Wine Expert from the French Market who was advising couples on the best wines to suit their chosen menu.

Wedding Couples also had the opportunity to meet with Lough Rynn’s recommended Wedding Suppliers on the day too. The Afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all involved.