Q. What does the hire fee include?

The Hire Fee guarantees exclusive use of the Barn, the Garden Room, Walled garden and Boat House by the lake for you and your Guests on the day of your Wedding, it also covers the use of the Barn for Breakfast on the day after the Wedding. Also included in the Hire Fee is the use of the Courtesy Buses to transport guests between venues on the Day and to drop guests back to their accommodation on site when the Barn closes, also the lighting of all stoves in the Glamping Accommodation. The Hire Fee also includes all Crockery, Glassware, Cutlery, Antique candelabras and candles for the dressing of the dining tables.

Q. Is the Barn heated?

Both sides of the Atrium and Barn are heated with large Industrial Gas heaters suspended from the ceiling. We also light the Stoves in the Barn and the Garden Room if required.

Q. What are the dimensions of the Barn?

Upper barn 25ft x 48ft

Lower barn 22ft x 48ft

Q. When is the Barn and Chapel available for decorating?

The Barn and Chapel will be available from 3pm until 6pm the day before your wedding so you can add your own personal touches.

Q. What size are the tables in the Barn?

Each table is 7ft x 2ft and seats 6-8 people

Q. How do you arrange the tables for the meal?

We will provide you with a Table plan reflecting guests numbers in advance of your arrival.

Q: Are children allowed in the Barn at night?

In accordance with the Intoxicating Liquor Act of 2008, Children may remain in a licensed premises between the hours of 10.30am to 9pm only (10pm from May to September inclusive).

Q. How do I book accommodation on site?

Please email your accommodation request to hello@mountdruid.ie or alternatively you call the office during business hours on 044 9226679.

Eleanor & Margaret will be delighted to assist with any queries you may have.

Q. Do I allocate my guests to on-site accommodation?

No – you can let Margaret or Eleanor know which accommodation you would like to reserve for both families and the wedding party. Once this is taken care of, your guests are at liberty to book their own accommodation.

Q. Do I need to bring anything if I’m staying overnight?

Yes – Please bring your own Towels and toiletries

Q.  Where do we have access to power on site.

Granny’s Lounge (communal lounge area) is centrally located and has full power. The Powder Van (suitable for hair and Make up) has full power also.
The Boathouse and Barn have full power and sockets available to charge phones.

Q. Is the accommodation suitable for guests to stay in all year round?

Yes, All of the Glamping Units of Accommodation have a Wood Burning stove. Mount Druid staff light all fires and keep them topped up until Guests return to their accommodation. All Path ways are lit up at night and All beds are freshly dressed immediately in advance of your guests arrival. All of the Houses have central heating.
We do not recommend the Boutique camping accommodation for children under 3 years old due to the presence of the stove.

Q. Does the Boathouse have power? 

The Boathouse has full power and WI-FI, you can plug in your ipod/laptop to play music if you wish, but we would recommend downloading the music in advance.

Q. Is there a minimum requirement to provide catering to guests at the Boathouse?

Yes there is, we require minimum numbers of 40 guests in order to offer the Services of our Pizza chef at the Boathouse.

Q. Does Mount Druid look after the Catering or is there an option to bring in outside caterers.

We have our own Industrial Kitchen and team of Chefs in the Barn, who are happy to cater for your dietary requirements. We do not allow outside catering for the day of your Wedding.

Q. How do I choose my menu?

We do not offer a Formal Menu Tasting as we have 3 different Menu options. However at the beginning of each year, we host a Wine and Canape tasting evening at Mount Druid with our Sommelier, this is an informal event which allows you to sample all the Wines and a Selection of the Canapes offered for your Wedding.

Q. Can we supply our own wine/Alcohol?

Mount Druid have a Wine Supplier that is happy to work with you in respect of wine choices for your wedding.
Patrons are prohibited from consuming alcohol other than alcohol supplied by Mount Druid whilst the bar is open. This will be rigorously enforced and Mount Druid reserve the right to stop the wedding if this condition is not adhered to.

Q. What food do you provide for children?

Children 4 years and under are complimentary, Children aged 5 – 11 years old are served half portions and are charged half price. Children aged 12 and over are charged Adult prices

Q. What are the options for next day catering?

Breakfast is available the day after your wedding, served from 9.30am to 11am in the Barn (subject to a minimum number of 40 guests). On check in we ask guests if they would like to be included for Breakfast and then we add it onto their overnight rate. All guests look after themselves so there is no extra expense on the Wedding couple.

Q. What time is checkout?

All guests must vacate their accommodation by 12 noon with the Gate closing at 12.30. 

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The Elastic Band, Ph: 086 3068871 www.theelasticbandwebsite.com

The Muddlers Club, Ph: 0044 797 356 8112 www.facebook.com/themuddlersclub

The Beat Boutique, Ph: 087 231 0001 www.thebeatboutique.ie

Converse Allstars, Ph: 087 928 1559 www.alternativeweddingband.ie

House Party, Ph: 086 8964406 www.housepartyband.ie

Till death do us party, Ph: 085 800 8104 www.tilldeathdousparty.com

Rubistyle, Amy 086 300 2777 www.rubistyle.com

Aoife O’Sullivan Photography, www.aosphoto.com

Moathill Photography, www.mhphoto.ie

Pawel Bebenca, 086 8923 406 www.pawelbebenca.com

Fiona Jamieson photography, 44 7979 345347 www.fionajamiesonphotography.com

Bronte Photography, Tanya Cullen 087 768 8886 www.brontephotography.ie

Leanne Keaney Photography, 087 970 9644 www.leannekeaney.ie

Johnny Corcoran Photography, www.johnnycorcoran.ie

IG Studio, Greg 087 7792967 www.igstudio.ie

Darek Novak, 085 1527036 www.photosligo.com

David Maury Photography 087 2746284 www.davidmauryphotography.com
Katie Kavanagh, 086 1011687 www.katiekav.com

Agnes Burke – 085 765 6633 www.agnesburkehairdressing.ie

The Hair Gallery Kilbeggan – 057 933 3693

Gabrielle Seery make-up and beauty – 086 172 0595
Maria Whiting Make Up 083 893 4568 www.mwmakeup.ie

Brows Beauty Skin, Ina 085 855 5151 inaboland@hotmail.com

Sandra Garvin 087 940 3387 (based in Castltown Geoghegan)

Gem Events, Patricia 083 8943450 www.gemevents.ie

Patricia Higgins  www.patriciahiggins.ie

Joe Armstong, Ph: 046 9249285 – www.joearmstrong.ie

Pat Dillane, Ph: 024 96979 – Email: patdillane@msn.com

Rev. Karen Dempsey, Ph: 086 387 0331 – www.karendempsey.ie

The Civil Celebrant – Simone, Ph:087 781 3594 – www.thecivilcelebrant.ie

Tim McGrath, Ph: 089 488 4111 – Email: snaredrumster@gmail.com

Vincent Whelan, Ph: 086 2657171 – Email: vinny@spiritualceremonies.ie

Hugh Gormley, Ph: 085 7532655 gormleyhugh@gmail.com

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The Civil Celebrant – Simone, Ph:087 781 3594 – www.thecivilcelebrant.ie

Tim McGrath, Ph: 089 488 4111 – Email: snaredrumster@gmail.com

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The Curly Apron, Maggie 086 870 4487 thecurlyapron@gmail.com

Cherub Couture Cakes, 087 774 7095 cherubcouturecakes@gmail.com

French Wedding Cakes, Julian Drapeau 087 775 4135 www.frenchweddingcakes.com

Wildflour Bakery, Dublin 087 050 5567

Vanilla Bean Bakery, 087 2560361 www.vanillabeanbakery.ie

Caffrey Cabs, 087 61 17777

Begleys Taxi, 087 909 4494