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Luttrellstown Castle Resort

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Luttrellstown Castle Accommodations: 9/25 - 9/27

Our Wedding

Like all good New York City love stories, a girl met a guy in a bar...

On an unseasonably warm February day in 2020, Olivia and her friend walked into Common Ground where unbeknownst to her, Nicholas was celebrating his 28th birthday with friends and family. You can call it luck, or divine providence, but Nicholas and Olivia walked away that day knowing their lives had changed. While they were excited to see each other again, the universe had other plans. As the world shut down, from states away, Nicholas and Olivia spoke daily through text and FaceTime. They grew close, and then finally saw each other again in May - sharing a pizza in Asbury Park. Time passed and their bond grew. In 2023, Nicholas helped Olivia pack up her shoebox apartment into their family truck and she moved to Long Island where they began to build their life together. In June of 2024, with Patrick and Lamya Clarkes' blessing and while Nicholas was on on the Cole family vacation in Long Beach Island, he asked Charlotte and Simon Cole for their daughter's hand in marriage. On September 4th, on a stormy day in St. Tropez, Nicholas proposed to Olivia while rain poured down around them. They always knew they wanted to get married in Europe, with Olivia's family ties to Denmark and England and Nicholas's Middle Eastern roots. But their ancestral common ground lays in Ireland - with Olivia's paternal Grandmother, Patricia McCabe (Cole) and Nicholas's paternal Great-Grandmother, Ellen Brennen. They are so excited to celebrate in Dublin, but more grateful for the prospect of the decades ahead of them as true partners through this lifetime.

Our Story

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Simon Cole

Patrick Clarke Sr.

Charlotte Cole

Lamya Clarke

Alexandra Negrete

Patrick Clarke Jr.

Nicole Clarke

Marcello Erickson

Raquel Clarke

Juan Pablo Negrete

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Q + A

Luttrellstown Castle has few rooms and guests invited to stay in the castle have been notified in their formal invitations.

Please call <a href="tel:+35316406314" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">+353 1 640 6314</a>&nbsp;to book your stay. If you'd like to stay at the Castleknock hotel, we encourage booking quickly as there is another wedding resulting in limited availability. Reference: The Clarke Wedding

Castleknock Hotel

A wonderful boutique hotel that Nicholas and Olivia enjoyed when traveling for their tasting.

Dylan Hotel, Dublin - an SLH Hotel

A beautiful, luxury hotel in the heart of Dublin. This is also a Marriott property!

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

You are welcome to explore alternative options such as AirBnB, Vrbo, etc. There are many wonderful hotel options in Dublin-city, so if you choose to stay there please let us know and we can coordinate transportation.

Accomodations

Set on 567 acres, Luttrellstown provides a wide array of activities to enjoy in the Irish countryside. From fishing, falconry, archery, cycling, historical tours, to self-guided walks amongst the grounds, there's something for everybody! To arrange a specific activity, please reach out to <a href="mailto:hello@luttrellstown.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@luttrellstown.ie</a> and reference the Clarke wedding.

Activities at Luttrellstown Castle Resort

On the grounds there is an 18-hole championship Golf Course at Luttrellstown Castle Resort

The Golf Course at Luttrellstown Castle Resort

Relax, learn about, and enjoy a pint of Guinness!

Guinness Storehouse

Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Whether you're interested in attending a mass, learning the history, or exploring events - this is a must-do!

St Patrick's Cathedral

This world-famous horse racing course is hosting two races during our wedding weekend: Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28!

The Curragh Racecourse

Temple Bar is a busy riverside neighborhood, spread over cobbled pedestrian lanes. Crowded pubs host live folk music and DJ sets, and diners pack restaurants serving Asian, American and Irish cuisine. A tourist must-see!

Temple Bar

For more ideas on planning excursions in Dublin, please visit: https://www.visitdublin.com/

For over 100 years Kilmainham Gaol held thousands of men, women and children for crimes that ranged from minor offences to being involved in some of the most momentous events in Irish historyA visit to Kilmainham Gaol will take you on a journey through Irish history. You will discover the stories of people held here as ordinary criminals alongside those who fought for Irish independence. From the 1798 rebellion, to the 1916 Easter Rising, the Anglo-Irish War (1919-21), to the devastation of the Irish Civil War (1922-23) all these important events have a chapter in the story of Kilmainham Gaol.

Kilmainham Gaol

The Cliffs of Moher are entirely vertical and the cliff edge is abrupt. On a clear day, the views are tremendous, with the Aran Islands etched on the waters of Galway Bay.From the cliff edge, you can just hear the booming far below as the waves crash and gnaw at the soft shale and sandstone.With a due-west exposure, sunset is the best time to visit.– Lonely Planet

Finn McCools Tours

Giant's Causeway

Things to Do

Registry

Given the location of our nuptials, we kindly ask for a soft RSVP to help with planning efforts. This is non-binding, but very much appreciated. Simply click the "RSVP" tab, then click "Accept" and it will take you to the follow-up question which is where our Soft RSVP data is collected. Since our wedding is across the Atlantic, please know that we will have another celebration in 2025 in NY/NJ to share the love with our friends and family. Please click the RSVP tab and Soft RSVP by January 1.

Soft RSVP

Wednesday, September 24

Wednesday evening we will have a casual gathering starting at 8 PM at O'Donoghue's Bar. This is entirely optional!   https://www.odonoghues.ie/

Thursday, September 25th

In the morning, Nicholas will be organizing a golf outing at Luttrellstown Castle. Please let us know if you'd like to attend! https://www.luttrellstowncastle.com/golf/ In the evening, we will be hosting our Welcome Party at the Luttrellstown Clubhouse. There will be bus transfer from Castleknock Hotel to the Clubhouse at 6:15pm, and bus pickup from the Castle to the Clubhouse at 6:30pm. Please arrive to the Clubhouse by 7pm!

Friday, September 26th

Wedding day! The Church ceremony will be held at St. Mochta's Parish at 3pm. Transportation from Luttrellstown Castle and the Castleknock Hotel will be provided. The bus will depart Castleknock Hotel at 2pm. The bus will depart the Castle at 2:15 and 2:30pm. Guests will then be taken to Luttrellstown Castle for our cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing! Festivities end between 2-4am. Starting around midnight we will have shuttles for guests who value their beauty sleep.

Olivia & Nicholas

Olivia & Nicholas

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