Colette Folan
Ryan Higgins
Colette Folan
Ryan Higgins
August 22, 2025
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Schedule & FAQs
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Day 1 Wedding Day
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Friday August 22nd 2025 Our ceremony will take place in Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Claddagh at 1:30 PM. Once the ceremony is over everyone will make their way to the Connemara Coast Hotel for the cocktail hour that will begin at 3:00 PM which will have drinks, music and light bites. After the drinks reception, we will move into the main ballroom for dinner at 5:30 PM. Once dinner concludes we will dance our way into the night with a live band then followed by a DJ!
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Day 2 "The Day After"
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Saturday August 23rd 2025 We hope you join us for the Day 2 festivities at the local restaurant named Padraicins at 5:00 PM which is a about a 20 minute walk from the Connemara Coast Hotel! There will be food, music and more dancing! There will be a hackney service to take people to and from the hotel to the restaurant at a couple of selected times throughout the day!
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Questions!
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I'm sure many of you will have questions, we will be updating this website as much as we can with frequently asked questions so please keep an eye out but please feel free to reach out to us if you have any specific questions!
Registry
We'll post our registry here when we're finished building it. Thank you in advance!
Travel
Shuttle
Shuttle To And From Hotel & Ceremony
August 22, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:35 pm
A shuttle will run our guests who are staying at the Connemara Coast hotel to & from the ceremony.
Hotel
Connemara Coast Hotel
This is our official wedding venue! We hope you all can get a room here but if not the Twelve Hotel or Padracins b&b are close by- just make sure to let the Bride & Groom know if you will need transport to the church and reception! Ways to get to the Connemara Coast Hotel Rental Car 424 Bus or Taxi that leaves from Galway City ( if you get a bus from the airport into Galway City, you can then get a taxi or take the 424 bus from Galway City!) https://buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=dundalk&form-view-timetables-route=424&form-view-timetables-submit=1 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186609-Activities-c59-t182-Galway_County_Galway_Western_Ireland.html
Flight
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus has direct flights that fly to Shannon Airport which is located in County Clare which is the closet airport to County Galway. They also fly into County Dublin which is the Capital of Ireland and has a bunch of fun things to do! We highly advise keeping an eye out on flights starting in August of 2024 - March of 2025 as the prices ebbs and flow. You can also download the Hopper App which predicts when prices might lower. Both Airports have busses and car rental's that take you to Galway which I have added sections on below!
Travel Note
Bus to & from Shannon Airport to Galway
Here is a list of bus services that travel to and from Galway & Shannon Airport! ( you might need to copy and paste the link if it doesn’t automatically take you to the page)
Travel Note
Bus to & from Dublin Airport to Galway
Bus to & from from Dublin Airport and Galway City!
Hotel
Pádraicíns Seafood Gastropub
This is where day two will be taking place! It also has rooms available and is a great alternative if you would like to stay somewhere other than the Connemara coast hotel!
Hotel
The Twelve Hotel Galway
If you would like to stay in another hotel that is not the Connemara Coast Hotel, the Twelve hotel is a beautiful place to stay. Only a short five-minute car ride to the Connemara Coast Hotel as it is located in Bearna, Co. Galway. Bearna has lovely restaurants, bakery's and a grocery store. ***Walking is a bit tricky due to the lack of streetlights and winding roads!
Flight
Delta Airlines
Delta Airlines also fly to Shannon and Dublin Airport, although some of their flights have layovers in JFK, not all but some! Both Airports have busses and car rental's that take you to Galway which I will go into more detail on!
Flight
Jet Blue
Jet Blue also flies to Shannon and Dublin with connecting flights. Both Airports have busses and car rental's that take you to Galway which I will go into more detail on!
Rental Car
Hertz Car Rental - Shannon Airport
Car Rental Option for Shannon!
Rental Car
Sixt Car Rental - Shannon Airport
Car Rental Option for Shannon!
Rental Car
Budget Car Rental Shannon Airport
Car rental option for Shannon!
Rental Car
Avis Car Hire Shannon Airport
Car Rental Option for Shannon Airport!
Things To Do
Restaurants In Co. Galway
Local (5-15 Minutes From The Main Hotel ) To The Connemara Coast Hotel Restaurants; Padraicins ( Furbogh) The Twelve Hotel Restaurant ( Bearna) O' Grady's on the Pier ( Bearna) Donnelly's Restaurant (Bearna) Café Local To The Connemara Coast Hotel (5-15 Minute Drive from Main Hotel) ; Builin Blasta ( Ground Cafe (Bearna) POTA ( Tully ) Michelin Star Restaurant's in Galway City; Ean Aniar Kai Gregans Castle Some Other Restaurants Glenlo Abby Hotel
Spiddal Craft Village & Café
Ceardlann Spiddal Craft Village and Café is located at the entrance to Spiddal Village, just beside the beach, overlooking the beautiful Galway Bay, Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands. Here you will find 10 craft workers designing, creating, making and selling their work. This unique and very accessible craft village, is a “must stop” for visitors interested in culture, heritage and crafts. They also offer some excellent courses in a variety of crafts from Basket making workshops to courses in painting and ceramics.
The Old Forge
Colette's dad is a 5th generation blacksmith and makes amazing artwork out of steal and metals! The Old Forge is on the Wild Atlantic Way located on the top of the Connemara Airport Road. If you get the chance and you see the doors open please feel free to stop in and say hello!
Day Trip To the Cliffs of Moher!
At the center of the Wild Atlantic Way in Co Clare are the stunning Cliffs of Moher. Stretching out into the mist along the North Clare coastline, the Cliffs of Moher are jaw-droppingly beautiful. Their sheer drop into the heaving Atlantic ocean is a well known haven for sea birds. Waves crash below, seabirds whirl above and paths wind along the cliff-edge between villages with photo opportunities all the way. The Cliffs of Moher is a 1 hour and 20 Minute drive from Galway City with multiple busses leaving from the City Center.
Day Trip To The Aran Islands!
The Aran Islands, comprising of Inis Mór (Inishmore), Inis Meáin (Inishmaan), and Inis Oírr (Inisheer), are stunningly located in wild Atlantic waters at the mouth of Galway Bay.The largest of the three, and furthest west, is Inis Mór, also known as Aranmore. The middle island, both in terms of size and location, is Inis Meáin, and the smallest and most eastern of the three is little Inis Oírr. Irish is the principal language on all three Aran Islands. There are great restaurants, bars, landmarks and activities to do on all the Islands. You can take a small plane over to the islands from the Connemara Airport located in Inverin, Co. Galway ( Fun Fact; This airport is located down the street Colette grew up on) or by boat from Rossaveel, Co. Galway. https://aerarannislands.ie/ https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/the-aran-islands/ https://www.aranislandferries.com/
Day Trip To Roundstone, A Beautiful Coastal Village in Co. Galway!
Roundstone Village is one of my family's favorite villages in Co. Galway. Today Roundstone is a popular holiday resort renowned among artists and naturalists for the remarkable beauty of the surrounding mountains and seascapes. It has a traditional craft centre and local activities include Connemara Pottery, Connemara Jewellery and Connemara Instrument making. Connemara Farming, Connemara Fishing, Connemara Forestry and Connemara Quarrying are carried out extensively in the area. Two miles from Roundstone, you will find two spectacular beaches, Gurteen and Dog’s Bay who lie back to back forming a tombolo and jut into the Atlantic Ocean. They are a favourite with water enthusiasts due to the crystal clear water and perfect for water based activities.
Day Trip To Clifden, A Gorgeous Town in Co. Galway!
Clifden is generally regarded as the ‘Capital of Connemara’. Perched above an inlet of Ardbear Bay, with an almost Alpine setting and nestling on the edge of the Atlantic, with a magnificent background of mountains.It is an ideal holiday centre and base for touring the wonderful countryside of west Connemara. The town itself was founded as late as 1812 by John D’Arcy of Killtulla, in east County Galway. Two beautiful churches dominate the town
Hiking!
Diamond Hill – Loop Walk Omey Island – Loop Walk Derryclare – Linear Wlak Benbaun – Linear Walk The Western Way – Long Distance Linear Walk Warning: No 3 & 4 are high mountain routes and should only be undertaken by those who are fully equipped with waterproof rainwear, warm clothing, food and proper footwear with navigational skills.
Golfing!
Our personal favorite because of the restaurant & grounds is Glenlo Abby Golf Club located in Bushypark, Co. Galway which is a 9-hole golf course with a driving range. Second up is the Galway Golf Course located in Salthill, Co. Galway which is right on the water and is an impressive 18 hole golf course. Bearna Golf Course located in Bearna, Co. Galway is another beautiful 18 hole golf course not far from the Connemara Coast hotel. There are many golf courses in Ireland and we advise looking into them before your travels to see which you prefer but most of them have great restaurants and bars which makes it a perfect place for everyone to enjoy!
Kylemore Abbey
This breathtaking baronial castle is reflected in a beautiful Connemara lake. Home to a stunning walled garden, a neo-Gothic church, and, of course, the mesmerizing Abbey, this incredible landmark and its surrounding area is home to a wealth of history.
Wedding Party
Ryan Higgins
Groom
Colette Folan
Bride
Scott Higgins
Best Man
Siofra Cloherty
Maid of Honor
Adam Higgins
Groomsman
Martin Folan
Groomsman
Brendan Brady
Groomsman
Brendan Calnan
Groomsman
Matt Kerin
Groomsman
Roisin Ni Neachtain
Bridesmaid
Sarah Ni Chualain
Bridesmaid
Siofra O Shea
Bridesmaid
Marissa Richards
Bridesmaid
Charlotte Chretien
Bridesmaid
Caoimhe Lavin
Bridesmaid
Fiona Burguin
Bridal Party
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