FAQs
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Accommodation Options other than hotels
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Please reach out to Orla & Declan to be provided with a full list of recommended local B&B's. Alternatively, a list of hotels can be found under the Accommodation section on this website.
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Transport Options from Glasson Lakehouse to Athlone Hotels
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Orla & Declan have arranged for Hennessy Coaches to run a 30-seater bus between Glasson and the major hotels in Athlone. Pick ups on the night of the reception will be 1st at 12.30am, 2nd at 1.30am, 3rd & last pick up at 2.30am. There will be other buses picking up from Glasson, so please make sure you hop onto the correct bus/coach
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Parking around Church & Venue
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Parking is extremely limited around the Church of Saints Peter & Paul. The few spaces within the church grounds are for staff, the bridal parties & immediate family members. Parking options for guests include: - Castle Car Park - Market Square Car Park - Pearse Court Car Park - Various On-Street Parking * Make sure to pay for parking where posted There is plenty of parking in and around Glasson Lakehouse
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Hairdresser & Make Up for travelling guests
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There are multiple hair & beauty salons in & around Athlone. Can book directly with salons, or via the Fresha app for those that use it. We suggest contacting early to ensure you get a booking. Venue recommended options provided: - Colour Republic (Hair) - Salon 320 (Hair) - Medussa (Hair) - Radiant Beauty Glasson (Hair & Make up) - Carries Beauty Salon (Make up) - Aileen Duffy Make Up Artist (Make up)
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Babysitting options for Wedding Reception
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While we'd love family children to attend our ceremony, we ask that the reception part be left to the hooligan adults. Our venue has provided some babysitting options with their contacts: - Wedding Nannies | contact@weddingnanny.net - Carol | 0868727220 - Auntie Katie | 0876989062 | katiesweddings@yahoo.com - Susie Flynn | 0871631935 We ask that you contact them directly in advance of the wedding date.