Chris & Ave Tie the Knot!!: February 2011

Chris & Ave Tie the Knot!!

Welcome to our Wedding Blog!

We can't wait to see you all on the 8th of April for some craic agus ceol!!!

We hope this helps you find accommodation and become a little more informed, since we decided to have our wedding in the middle of nowhere!

A few things that you should know:

There is no ATM machine or credit/laser card facilities at Ballybeg and the bar only accepts cash, so we suggest you get cash before you arrive. There may be an ATM or cash back facilities in Aughrim or Rathdrum, but we will have to find out!

There will be a taxi service available all night and we have notified them that there will be a wedding at Ballybeg so they'll be able to take you to and from the venue at your convenience until the wee hours! After 3.00am they double the charge however!
The details for the taxi are as follows:

Fiona @ Tinahely Cabs: 086 8157065

We will be staying at Ballybeg the whole weekend, from Thursday through to Monday, so feel free to stay down the whole weekend too!

On Thursday night we'll probably be going somewhere for a bite to eat and drink and then attempting to get an early night (I don't want a puffy face on my wedding day!!)

Friday is the wedding

Saturday, we will probably gather at Ballybeg again in the early afternoon and get the hair of the dog! Then we'll probably go for some nice food in the evening! (We're still trying to work this one out)

Sunday, we might try and do some kind of fun activity, some people can play golf and there's plenty to see and do in the area.

Monday, it's bye bye Wicklow for us and hello Whistler, Canada for some sking and snowboarding action woohoo!!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Things to do in the area

Golf

Within a 30 mile radius of Ballybeg you'll find some of Ireland's finest golf courses in magnificent settings. Special weekends and a round of golf can be arranged for guests staying at Ballybeg. List of nearby golf clubs.

Walking

Ireland's oldest long distance walking route, the Wicklow Way, skirts around the grounds of Ballybeg. Ballybeg Hill and the surrounding countryside just begs to be explored. There are a number of interesting ringforts and raths scattered around
the area.

Horseriding

Macreddin Equestrian Centre

Macreddin village, Aughrim, Contact: +353(0)402 36444.
http://www.brooklodge.com/activities/equestrian.asp
Macreddin stables offer delightful trekking and cross country rides through Macreddin woods an unspoilt
Wicklow country side, surrounding the village.

Bloomfield Riding School

Tinahely, Contact: +353 (0)402 38117.

Gardens

County Wicklow is also famous for it's beautiful gardens, many of which are close to Ballybeg.

Pubs

The Dying Cow

For a totally unique experience make sure you visit The Dying Cow. This authentic 18th century ale house is entombed in a time capsule and the word "session" takes on a different meaning here. It's famous for its Irish traditional sessions
and impromptu soirees.

Seavers

This cosy local pub in the middle of Tinahely is open 7 nights a week. Seavers is an authentic Irish Pub where time stood still. The pints are good and the craic is mighty!

Dining

The Strawberry Tree

Brooklodge, Macreddin village, Aughrim, Co Wicklow.
Contact: +353 (0)402 36444.
Website: http://www.brooklodge.com/
The Strawberry Tree is Ireland's only certificated organic restaurant, serving only wild and organic foods sourced from local artisan food supplies. This innovative cuisine is matched by dramatic surroundings.

Bates Restaurant

Rathdrum, Contact: +353 (0)404 29988.
A visit to Bates Restaurant is an absolute gourmet experience. You will taste delicious French style dinners and of course an extensive wine list is available. Bates is a buzzing restaurant, booking in advance is recommended.
Website: http://www.batesrestaurant.ie/index.php

Wedding Gifts

Many of you have been asking about our wedding registry, and the short answer is we don't have one!

We have our house in Texas fully fitted out with everything we could possibly need and the logistics and tax implications means that we cannot take anything back with us.

We appreciate that most of you will incur considerable expense between the hen and stag parties and attending the wedding, therefore we don't expect a gift, but if you do want to buy us a gift, a contribution to the honeymoon or the 'home fund' would be great!