the wedding of
JESS
&
LUKE
20th June 2026
Schedule
FRIDAY - JUNE 19
Kick the weekend off with us!
Drinks will be flowing at the tabernacle - 8:00pm
Location: Ballintubbert Gardens & House
Dressy Casual Attire
*Complementary Shuttles provided to and from - Midlands Park Hotel & Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise*
SATURDAY - JUNE 20
Wedding Day!
Welcome beverages - 1:30pm
Wedding Ceremony in the Garden - 2:00pm
Drinks & Reception to follow!
Location: Ballintubbert Gardens & House
Garden Cocktail Attire
*Complementary Shuttles provided to and from - Midlands Park Hotel & Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise*
SUNDAY - JUNE 21
The Party Continues!
Meet us for a pint (or two) for our Day Two - 3pm
Location: Doheny & Nesbitt - Dublin, Ireland
Where to Stay:
We have two hotel blocks in Portlaoise for Friday and Saturday. Shuttle buses will be provided to and from the wedding venue. Should you wish to stay in an Airbnb, we recommend staying local to Portlaoise so you can hop on the shuttles!
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Website: Link here!
-Please use the booking reference #351553 when calling / emailing to book your stay.
-Phone Number: +353 57 867 8588
-20 minute drive to the wedding venue
*Room blocks are valid until May 19th, 2026
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Website: Linked here!
-Please use the booking reference #458479 and ask for Natalia when calling to book your stay.
-Phone Number: +353 57 863 1200
-17 minute drive to the wedding venue
*Room blocks are valid until May 19th, 2026
We don’t have hotel blocks or shuttle buses at these three hotels, but they are local to the area and are recommended by the wedding venue:
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Website: Link here!
-12 minute drive to the wedding venue
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Website: Link here!
-29 minute drive to the wedding venue
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Website: Linked here!
-20 minute drive to the wedding venue
Need a ride? Here is a list of local taxi services:
(Please note: When making a call from America to Ireland, the country code for Ireland is +353 and should be used before dialing a phone number).
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Phone Number: + 353 59 863 2463
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Phone Number: +353 87 704 0245
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Email: hello@experiencingireland.ie
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Email: sineybushire@gmail.com
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Phone Number: +353 86 256 5736
Email: paulorourke@live.ie
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Phone Number: +353 59 914 7070
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Flying from NJ or NY to Dublin and need help booking flights? Please reach out to Jenna from…
Jet Set With Jenna.
(845) 721-2657
jetsetwithjenna@gmail.com
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We have two hotel wedding blocks in Portloaise. Please see the above listed information for more details or contact us directly with questions HERE.
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Bus:
Dublin (George’s Quay) to Portlaoise (JFL Avenue Station) - 1hr 35 min
Website - Linked Here!
Train:
Dublin (Heuston Station) to Portlaoise - 1hr 12min
Website - Linked Here!
Taxi:
Dublin to Portlaoise - 1hr 9min
Website - Linked Here!
Need help planning the best route or mode of transportation to the venue? We’re happy to help!
Reach out HERE if you have any questions.
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Yes! A shuttle service will be provided to and from the hotels in Portloaise. Time and exact pick-up locations will be shared closer to the wedding.
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Cocktail garden party!
Here is some inspiration if you’re stumped: Link Here
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For our guests traveling from America, please be aware that Ireland uses a different electrical system than the US.
We recommend purchasing a universal travel adapter or a combination adapter/converter before your trip to ensure all your devices can be used safely. You can easily find options online on websites like Amazon
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For US guests traveling to Ireland, a valid US passport is key; no visa is needed for 90 days. Please ensure your passport is valid for 3 months past your final departure date.
Travel
& Misc.
Local
Activities:
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Travel from Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise - 28 min drive
The racecourse is home to Ireland’s five most important flat races, known as the Classics. Racing takes place 24 days each year from the mid-March until early November.
Website: Linked Here!
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Travel from Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise - 36 min
Burtown House, and early Georgian villa located near Athy, Co. Kildare, is surrounded by lush flower, vegetable and woodland gardens with beautiful park and farmland walks.
Website: Linked Here!
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Travel from Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise - 24 min
Kildare Village, located within County Kildare's rolling countryside, is home to more than 120 boutiques including Armani, Louise Kennedy and Mulberry. Its beautifully landscaped, open-air setting is just an hour south-west of central Dublin and perfectly situated for routes to regions including Cork, Limerick and Galway.
Website: Linked Here!
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Travel from Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise - 10 min drive
The Rock of Dunamase is an imposing and magnificent example of a Celtic fortification overlooking the valley of the O’Moores, just outside Portlaoise, County Laois.
Website: Linked Here!
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Travel from Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise - 19 min drive
Emo Court is a quintessential neo-classical mansion, set in the midst of the ancient Slieve Bloom Mountains. The famous architect James Gandon, fresh from his work on the Custom House and the Four Courts in Dublin, set to work on Emo Court in 1790. However, the building that stands now was not completed until some 70 years later.
Website: Linked Here!
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Find Ballykilcavan Brewery on a 13th-generation family farm. Take a guided tour around this lively Laois brewery and see how the ingredients are sourced from the land.
Website: Linked Here!
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Located in Portlaoise
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Located in Portlaoise
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Located across the road from Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise
Website: Linked Here!
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Our favorite bar where Luke’s parents Jack and Patricia live!
Join us for a pint if you’re in the area June 13th-16th
Website: Linked Here!
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Digital detox cabins in Irish nature for the always on to switch off.
1 hour from city life – equipped with everything you need and nothing you don’t…
Website: Linked Here!
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Home of the Blarney Stone!
Built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland’s greatest chieftans, Cormac MacCarthy, and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures.
Now that might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of our tower. Kiss it and you’ll never again be…
Website: Linked Here!
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There’s nothing modest about Northern Ireland's coastline. Drive along the famous Causeway Coast, and one stunning site leads to another.
Stand on the hills that gently arc this unique place and you’ll look down on thousands of basalt columns tumbling down into the Atlantic Ocean. It’s an epic sight, with a whopping 40,000 or so of these hexagonal-shaped stepping stones, which date back to a volcanic age almost 60 million years ago.
Website: Linked Here!
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Ireland is home of many beautiful golf courses. We are partial to Rosapenna in Downings, Co. Donegal.. but there are loads of others to choose from! Check out the link below.
Website: Linked Here!
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Dingle, Ireland, is a vibrant colorful town on the southwestern tip of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, famed for its rugged Atlantic coastline, traditional Irish culture, lively pubs with music, and stunning scenery like the Slea Head Drive with views of the Blasket Islands. It's a hub for tourism, fishing, and agriculture, offering a mix of ancient history, dramatic landscapes, and authentic Irish charm, where the Irish language is still spoken alongside English.
Website: Link Here!
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Galway, Ireland, is a vibrant bohemian city on the west coast known for its lively atmosphere, rich history, and cultural scene, where medieval cobblestone streets meet modern pubs and festivals, all set where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. It's famous for traditional music, colorful pubs in the Latin Quarter, unique crafts like the Claddagh ring, numerous arts festivals, and its gateway status to Connemara and the Aran Islands, offering a blend of historic charm, youthful energy, and stunning coastal scenery.
Website: Linked Here!
Must-Sees
In Ireland:
