Antonia and Ango are getting hitched.
Please RSVP to hooley @ ballintemple . com
If you're joining the fun, here are some ideas and links to help you enjoy the occasion.
Aim for Ballin Temple, Ardattin, Carlow, Ireland at 4.30 pm on Thursday, 20 June 2024 (the summer solstice).
Contact details here include a map and a guide for getting to Ballin Temple.
R93D7X8 is the eircode. Enter that code in your GPS and it should bring you to the top of the drive. Ardattin village is a 5 min drive (3km), Tullow is a 12 min drive (13km), Ballon is about the same, Carlow town is 25 mins (23 km).
Dress
Lounge Suit - we're dressing up! But be somewhat practical with footwear, and if in doubt, bring a spare pair of shoes (or wellies!).
Accommodation can be found via airbnb.
The eircode R93 D7X8 pinpoints Ballin Temple (top of the drive) on your GPS. Ardattin village is a 5 min drive (3km), Tullow is a 12 min drive (13km), Ballon is about the same, Carlow town is 25 mins (23 km).
Tullow has Mount Wolesley Hotel and Spa offering holiday houses within 15 minutes drive. In Carlow Town are The Woodford Dolmen Hotel and The Talbot Hotel. Further afield is the 5 star Mount Juliet operated by Marriott.
Carlow Tourism offers ideas of things to do in the area, including Visual - a fabulous art gallery and theatre, river trips and gardens tours. Kilkenny City is less than an hour away and is the most popular tourist town outside of Dublin - check out the castle and cathedral (from which the name Kilkenny derives - "church of canice") with round tower.
Near Ballin Temple, Clonegal offers a Michelin restaurant, Sha Roe, and tours of Huntingdon Castle which has been in the same family for centuries.
On our website there is lots of Local Information, though some is likely out of date. It includes
general info including local transport (Go With The Flow offers fun kayak trips on the River Barrow)
places to eat (not mentioned is Waterlilies in Carlow Town and in Tullow which is a world class bakery and cafe)
Gifts
Your presence is our present! We’re delighted to be celebrating with you.
If you would like to get us something extra, please consider sending it directly to our home address as we will be traveling light from San Jose. Email
Here are some gift ideas; we are not setting up a registry as we welcome your personal touch. Feel free to surprise us!
- handmade or local consumables (jams, sweets, etc)
- art for the walls
If you choose one of these gifts, please ask
We really appreciate your generosity!!
Thank you.
If you have queries, please get in touch and we will try to help. Looking forward to seeing you all for a hooley at Ballin Temple.
