The Tyrone Quinn’s (O Coinne/O’Quinn/Quin/Conney/Quinney (Meaning Counsel)  – Progenitor = Coinne Mac Coelbad) are etched in Irish history, they originated in Inishowen and then moved north-wards where they did join with the ancient O’Neill Clan and served as Quartermasters in O’Neill’s many famous battles.

The Quinn name is associated with all that is good about Irish History, Culture and Tradition. The Quinn name is associated with great entrepreneurs, scholars, writers, poets, sportsmen/women and so much more.

The motto of the Quinn family is “Quod Sursum Volo Videre” translated “I wish to see things which are above”.

Quinn Gathering 2013

On the 13th 14th and 15th September 2013 the Official Quinn Clan Gathering took place in County Tyrone. The location for this historical and cultural event was Pomeroy.

Quinn Gathering Review

Michael Quinn: Short review of the Quinn Gathering 2013

The Quinn Gathering in Pomeroy 13-15th Sept was very well attended. The lectures by Diarmuid O’Doibhlin, Peter Smith and Louis Quinn on the genealogy of The Quinn Clan were very much enjoyed. Included in the weekend was a fantastic tour of Tullyhogue Fort, the ancestral seat of The O’Neills, Quinns and O’Hagan Clans. Go Raibh Mile Maith Agat. Michael Quinn.

Quinn Family Motto

Properly “Quin” in Irish is “O’Cuinn” from the personalized name “Conn”. It is the most numerous surname in Co. Tyrone but also found in Co. Antrim Co. Clare and Co Longford. Sometimes in Ulster the name was “O’Coinne”. When the old Gaelic order was weakened by Anglisation the letter “O” was in many cases dropped and the name went to Quin or Quinn. As with other names rooted in a Gaelic past there are numerous cases when Protestants think that dropping the last “N” from the name somehow makes it Protestant or in some cases Catholics drop off the “N” and think that it makes it more Catholic. This idea is also used for names such as Kane from O’Kane, Neill from O’Neill and so forth.

The O’Quins were a sept of the old O’Neills and O’Cathans. As Tyrone and its surroundings were the lands of the O’Neills and the O’Quins were a sept of the O’Neills then this is really why there are so many Quinns still in the area.

The motto of the Quinn family is “Quod Sursum Volo Videre” translated “I wish to see things which are above”.

Quinn Family History

A short history of the Quinn family resident at Cnocknaskinna Beaghmore Cookstown Co. Tyrone Ireland circa 1795-until the present with family tree information from 1725 some 270 years. Some bits and pieces of information on local places and people who have influenced the area and thus the people who lived there throughout the centuries are also included.

It cannot be stressed enough that in order that the psyche of the people of this area especially the original Catholic Irish is understood it is essential to have a good understanding of the political and social upheaval of the area circa 1600 onwards after the fall of the O’Neills.

Irish History

I have included some notes on this upheaval and Plantation to give a basic understanding of its circumstances and effect both materially and psychologically on the dispossessed lowland Catholic farmers who had to seek their existence on the inhospitable slopes and high ground of the Sperrins. The effect of the Williamite wars and the Plantation is still with us some 455 years after it happened. The is the core problem of the “Northern Ireland Problem”. For the purist “The Plantation” in particular is mostly referred to as the “Plantation of Ulster” and this applies in particular to the lands between the Foyle and the Roe. The former Co. Coleraine afterwards referred to as Co. Londonderry after the old city was taken over by the Trades Guilds of London the Drapers Vintners etc. the town of Coleraine losing its importance.

One should also note that Scotland and indeed Wales were also “planted” but the effect was not as reactive as the religion of the planted and planter was generally the same after the Reformation. The fact that the “native Irish” were Catholic was a key difference causing great problems even to this day. The modern Highland estates of the gentry in Scotland had their populations “cleared” as recently as the late 19th century. Many made their way like the Irish to Canada and Australia.

Be aware that there were also other “Plantations” of parts of Ireland at other times. Also be aware that in the years circa 1795 major displacements of peoples also took place due to civil strife due to religious differences of people i.e. Catholic and Protestant basically the native Catholic Irish and the descendants of the Plantation Protestant settlers from circa 1600 onwards. The latter displacement we have a very good record of in the following pages. So be aware when reading this history of the major influx of plantation settlers from 1600 onwards and the land seizure from the native Catholic Irish and after a period of Catholic rebellion in 1641 against Plantation there was a “reasonably” settled time between planter and native farmers roughly between 1650 and 1690.There were major conflicts between them again circa 1795 after the Williamite Wars circa 1690 onwards with the formation of the Orange order in 1795.

In a project such as this it is most important that the person assimilating the information does it with tact and consideration. We are of course all “prisoners of our history” warts and all but one has to be aware of people’s feelings at all times. This I have tried to do at all times. I have also tried to strike a balance between what is of interest to present and perhaps to future generations. I have also interwoven some facts and points of interest about Co. Tyrone and the environs of Beaghmore in particular to add interest and perhaps make the reader see just what a cockpit of history they are living in.

Quinn Family Research

This is simply a start of a history. It would be nice if perhaps a younger member of the extended Quinn family were to take this information and progress further. It is interesting and very educational. When one looks at this tree one can simply look to see aunt’s uncle’s grandfathers, which is fine. However if the tree is looked at in more depth one sees that it is a history from circa 1725 until 1995 a considerable time span in Irish and world history. It basically starts shortly after the battle of the Boyne in 1690 with all its implications for the Catholic Irish. One could do a project on many aspects using this short history as a framework. It would be interesting to look at the O’Neill chieftains in the early 17th century and at the same time know that one’s old kith and kin were in the midst of all the events. These were major events in Irish history because the fall of the O’Neills was where Irish history changed forever. One could look at Beaghmore and do a project on Neolithic or Stone Age man and know that Jack Quinn (1995) actually owns sites where the artefacts of such people are still around. There are numerous potential projects. The younger members of the extended Quinn family have source material that would be a researchers dream.

Eoin Reddan not distracted by Heineken Cup issues ahead of Pro12 clash against Ospreys. Scrumhalf focused on challenge from Welsh side for Leinster’s first competitive home game.

The prospects of the Heineken Cup, and its very existence beyond this season, may be the dominant topic of the week elsewhere but not, according to Eoin Reddan, within the Leinster squad. Aside from not wanting to contemplate a doomsday scenario, being in the dark there’s little light they can shed on the subject; besides which there’s the minor matter of hosting their bug bear of recent times, the Ospreys, in their first competitive home game of the season on Saturday evening.

Last May’s win over the Welsh region ended a four-game losing streak against the Welsh side, including a wounding Grand Final defeat at the ground two seasons ago – Leinster’s second Grand Final defeat to the same opponents at home in three seasons.

Outside of the derbies, this is as big as it gets, and in essence is what the Rabo Pro12 is all about. Hence, Reddan looked was somewhat askance about all the talk of the Heineken Cup yesterday. “I was thinking, ‘here we are, we’re playing probably outside of the home games the biggest game of the year’. As it happens it’s come into us very early on so no one really is ready for it, except for people in both camps I imagine, and they’ve been humdingers.

“Those games don’t finish. You literally have to be playing until people have gone home in the stands. Literally, these games go on and on and on, and I’ll remember the Ospreys game, the final we played here, for the rest of my career as easily one of the toughest games I’ve played. I’d say the ball was in play for longer than any other game that year.

‘Physically tough’

“So it is going to be tough, physically, for both teams, especially for this time of the year. Neither team gives up so hopefully it’s going to be a bit of a spectacle.”

Ironically, although Rhys Priestland ranks higher in the Welsh pecking order than Dan Biggar, the former hardly made an impression last week when Leinster overcame a sluggish start with an impressive bonus-point win away to the wilting Scarlets. By contrast, Biggar has been a regular thorn in Leinster and Irish sides.

“I think he might have had a falling out with Gats or something by the looks of things,” quipped Reddan, “because he has played very well for Wales, he’s been a thorn in our side, even with Ireland. But there’s probably not much between them. They’re both very good players so that probably makes it a less obvious thing, but he’s certainly been very dangerous to us, he’s a very tough player to play against. He changes his game up well, he’s got a varied kicking game, so we know what to expect but we’ll have to be on our game big time.”

Tuqiri

Assistant coach Jonno Gibbes confirmed the 67-times capped ex-Wallaby winger Lote Tuqiri has arrived in Dublin but will not feature this weekend as he awaits a work permit. Luke Fitzgerald was likely to be in the frame but this game might come too soon for Fergus McFadden (hamstring) while Michael Bent’s nerve problem in his neck is likely to sideline him for another three weeks.

Gibbes’ brother Chris is a newly-appointed assistant coach with the Ospreys, adding to the siblings regret that they have also been drawn against each other in the same Heineken Cup pool, with the sides thus due to meet again in Swansea four weeks’ hence in their group opener.

As for the elephant in the room, and as a former Wasps player, Reddan could understand some of the arguments emanating, although he made the valid point that it would scarcely constitute a European competition if all six nations weren’t involved, adding: “Currently they (the Italians and Scottish) are not the best teams in it but in 10 years, you never know.”

“It’s not been a massive topic, if I’m being honest,” admitted Reddan. “It’s played out in the media all the time so it’s not something anyone is adding new information to at lunch . . . there’s nothing new coming to us except what everyone is reading.

“Would I be afraid of Irish players leaving if there was no more Heineken Cup? I suppose if another competition became the premier competition that we weren’t a part of that would be a risk for us. But at the moment you’d be hoping there will be another Heineken Cup and to be honest with you I can’t see a world without the Heineken Cup, and I don’t really want to think about it too much.

However, the imminent priority is the Ospreys. “Me and Jono come in here probably talking about the Ospreys for the last three hours and worried about what plays we are going to use so,” said Reddan. “Taking a step back, it (the Heineken Cup row) is a big deal and we are very aware it is in our environment. But if we take our eye off the ball and the small details then our fans won’t be happy at the weekend either. I think we have to deliver at the weekend, not just for ourselves but for everyone are paying into the game as well.”

Croke Park will continue to play host to Ireland’s All Ireland GAA hopefuls right up to the All-Ireland GAA Final on Sunday 22nd September 2013, who the finalists will be remains a mystery, however, the Sam Maguire Cup will be the silver they will be seeking to take back to their respective county.

All Ireland Fixtures at Croke Park
All Ireland GAA Final 2013
Sunday, September 22nd – Final
Winner v Winner (Croke Park)
Sunday, September 1st – Semi-final
Kerry/Cavan v Dublin/Cork (Croke Park)
Sunday, August 25th – Semi-final
Monaghan/Tyrone v Mayo/Donegal (Croke Park)
Sunday August 4th – Quarter-finals
Kerry v Cavan, Croke Pk, 2.0
Mayo v Donegal, Croke Pk, 4.0
Saturday August 3rd – Quarter-finals
Monaghan v Tyrone, Croke Pk, 5.0
Dublin v Cork, Croke Pk, 7.0
Tyrone GAA
Tyrone could do with Brian Dooher, Peter Canavan and Brian McGuigan come Saturday evening. Mickey Harte was adamant they were all visible in the play of Seán Cavanagh as the Moy man produced a stunning performance to see off Meath.
But the aforementioned retired trio are in Valhalla. Instead there’s the new wave of Red Hand footballers like Peter Harte, the Donnellys, Mark and Mattie, and Darren McCurry blending with those who gobbled up All-Ireland medals in the previous decade.
Monaghan GAA
While all that transpired, Monaghan were sitting silently in losing dressing rooms questioning why they were putting themselves through repeated misery. Monaghan, for so long, were the nearly men.
All that changed two Sundays ago when they produced a display of physicality and desire to drop Donegal.
Tyrone v Monaghan All Ireland GAA Quarter Final
Seasoned campaigners like Cavanagh and Joe McMahon know all about flooring Monaghan in championship, cleaning them out with 10 points to spare in the 2010 Ulster final and by a whisker in the 2007 decider. They come at them now as better pack hunters.
“Their heads are probably in a different position than over the last five, six, seven years,” said Cavanagh.
“They have almost come and played us and thought maybe there was a pecking order. They felt a bit, ‘ah, Tyrone have got us and beaten us a few times’, but this time they will be coming as a different animal.
“I don’t think they will fear us. Doing what they did against Donegal, the All-Ireland champions, I don’t think they will fear too many.”
It might be as simple as tactical superiority. Against Donegal they largely replicated the Donegal system.
“Malachy O’Rourke has been brilliant for them and they’ll have a formula for us. We’ll just have to step our game up another level and forget about games we’ve had with them down through the years.”
“I’m enjoying my football,” said Cavanagh of his return from a long injury lay-off. “In the off season I worked incredibly hard to get my body in the right position because, last year, I was sitting on the sidelines watching the guys.
“Particularly down in Killarney it would have broken your heart. I knew there was good quality in this team and we just couldn’t get it together. Maybe injuries failed us a wee bit last year. You can see some of the new guys have come in, the likes of Mattie Donnelly, young Darren McCurry have come in and done fantastically well. So yeah, there is quality in the squad.
“It’s just great to get back and sitting on the sidelines last year I promised myself that whenever I pulled on a Tyrone jersey I would relish it and that’s what I’m doing at the minute. It doesn’t get any better than standing at Croke Park on a hot summer’s day.”
Mayo v Donegal All Ireland Quarter Final 2013
This was hardly a subtle line of questioning. It was put to Michael Shields, the one-time Australian Rules exile that he was hardly complaining when Galway’s snappy young forward Danny Cummins pulled up lame during last Saturday’s qualifier.
Shields was marking Cummins. He wasn’t in a panic but the bigger, established full back looked set for a torrid evening when Cummins ran him across the width of Croke Park before popping a neat point.
Shields got a hand on him but little else. On 22 minutes Cummins was gone, replaced by Shane Walsh who wasn’t long kicking two wides.
All Ireland Quarter Final Scores 2013
Soon enough Shields was striding up the right wing, ball tucked safely under his wing. By the finish he even landed a slick point of his own into the Hill.
“Yeah, he got a nice point. He’s lively, he’s fast I suppose so it was a blessing in disguise. It was nice to see him going off.”
Seven days on, the St Finbarr’s man may be faced with a similar will-o-the-wisp proposition in Kilmacud Crokes’ Paul Mannion.
His duel with Bernard Brogan in the 2010 All-Ireland semi-final is well documented already. Brogan was the Dublin attack that day, everything went through him, and Shields was shipping water from very early on
“I think he kicked three or four off me that day so I suppose the key was really to break as much ball as I could or get out to as much ball as I could. But that day was kind of a funny game really.
“He kicked some great scores. It was just a matter of sticking with him. I think I did a reasonable job for that year. I don’t think too many teams could keep him.”
Dublin GAA All Ireland Quarter Final 2013
Dublin’s attack is vastly different now.
“He’s still creating a lot. So while he might not be scoring as much, he’s doing a lot off the ball.”
Both Kerry and Galway have stitched 1-16 into the Cork defence. How come?
“I can’t really put my finger on it. Kerry are Kerry. They use the ball well. We need to stop the ball coming in from the outside. Galway and Kerry used it quite well against us, even though it was disappointing to concede so many scores in the end.”

All Ireland Quarter Final 2013 analysis
He will meet Ciarán Kilkenny for the first time this weekend but they have one big decision in common. After the briefest of stints in Australia, both men decided the oval ball, professional life wasn’t for them. Home birds.
Shields followed the Ó hAilpín brothers to the Carlton Blues in 2007 but didn’t stay long.
“I struggled big time with it. I was homesick. I wanted to go home. I missed my family. I would say Ciarán was similar. He missed his club. He missed his hurling. He missed his football. It doesn’t surprise me that he came back.
“It took me seven or eight months, maybe even a whole year, to get back being able to kick the round ball well.”
“Even the reading of the game, it definitely took me the guts of a year to get me back to where I was.”
“The biggest thing is it’s professional. You’re doing weights four times a day. They’re serious athletes in the teams. When you work as a group, it’s a bigger pitch, it’s a different ball.
“There are similarities in terms of the type of player. But it’s a different game altogether.”
Another reason for coming home was finally realised in 2010. “That was one of the happiest moments of my life. It was brilliant. I wouldn’t swap it for anything. That’s why you want to get back to again. That’s what we’re training for all year.
“I made the right decision to come back.”
Kerry v Cavan All Ireland Quarter Final 2013
Kieran Donaghy, dropped by Eamonn Fitzmaurice for the Munster final victory over Cork earlier this month, has been recalled to the Kerry full forward line for Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Cavan.
It’s partially on merit, having played well when coming in to the side that day, but James O’Donoghue misses out due to a hamstring injury. O’Donoghue clipped over 0-3 against Cork and was expected to retain his place.
Fitzmaurice’s only other change sees Fionn Fitzgerald at right corner back instead of Mark Griffin.
Otherwise, it is a familiar looking Kerry outfit with 11 of the side that took the field at this stage last summer. That was the end of the road for Jack O’Connor’s Kerry as Donegal knocked them out of the championship.
Johnny Buckley and Darran O’Sullivan came off the bench that day with Buckley in midfield now alongside Anthony Maher while O’Sullivan joins Donaghy and Declan O’Sullivan in a potent looking full forward line.
Colm Cooper continues his remodelled role as a play-making centre forward. Legion’s Jonathan Lynn was not considered due to injury.
This game will mark Tomás Ó Sé’s 87th championship outing. The 35-year-old has registered 3-35, mostly from wing back, since first coming on the scene in 1998.
Fellow veterans held in reserve are Eoin Brosnan, Bryan Sheehan and Aidan O’Mahony.
Kerry (SFC v Cavan): B Kealy; F Fitzgerald, M Ó Sé, S Enright; T Ó Sé, K Young, P Crowley; A Maher, J Buckley; P Galvin, C Cooper, D Walsh; Declan O’Sullivan, K Donaghy, Darran O’Sullivan.

The Dublin Horse Show is one of the central events of the 2013 Gathering. The Show is Ireland’s largest equestrian event, and one of the largest events held on the island. Strong international connections have been formed over the past 140 years and we are inviting all of our friends from home and abroad to come and celebrate this once in a life time experience of the 2013 Gathering at the RDS Show Grounds.

Dublin Horse show 2013, RDS

The Horse Show is a Dublin institution and runs this year from the 7th to the 11th of August. A celebration of Ireland’s affinity with the horse, the Dublin Horse Show has the best show horses and the best international show jumpers compete for honours. It is one of Ireland’s largest events, a highlight of the summer, each year welcoming tens of thousands of people from Ireland and all over the world.

Since it was first held in 1864 the Horse Show has become a Dublin institution. A celebration of Ireland’s affinity with the horse, from the best show horses to the best international show jumpers. It is one of Ireland’s largest events, a highlight of the summer, each year welcoming tens of thousands of people from Ireland and all over the world.

Blossom Hill Ladies’ Day

Blossom Hill Ladies’ Day at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show will takes place on Thursday of Show week. There are prizes for best dressed lady, most creative hat, most colourful outfit and best dressed man

THE DUBLIN HORSE SHOW HISTORY

The first show was held in 1864 under the auspices of the Society, but organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of Ireland.

There were 366 entries in the first Show with a total prize fund of £520.

On the 28, 29 and 30 July 1868 the first show was held and organised by the Royal Dublin Society on the lawns of Leinster House. The Council granted £100 out of the Society’s funds to be awarded in prizes. It started as a show of led-horses and featured ‘leaping’ demonstrations.

The first prize for the Stone Wall competition (6ft) in 1868 was won by Richard Flynn on hunter, Shane Rhue (who sold for £1,000 later that day).

Ass and mule classes were listed at the first show!

In 1869 the first Challenge Cup was presented for the best exhibit in the classes for hunters and young horses likely to make hunters.

In 1870 the Show was named ‘The National Horse Show’, taking place on the 16-19 August. It was combined with the Annual Sheep Show organised by the Society.

1869 was the year ‘horse leaping’ came to prominence. There was the high leap over hurdles trimmed with gorse; the wall jump over a loose stone wall of progressive height not exceeding 6 feet; and the wide leap over 2 ½ ft gorse-filled hurdle with 12 ft of water on the far side.

Dublin Horse Show Rules

The original rules for the leaping competitions were simply ‘the obstacles had to be cleared to the satisfaction of the judges’.

The prizes for the high and wide leaps were £5 for first and £2 for second with £10 and a cup to the winner of the championship and a riding crop and a fiver to the runner up.

In 1881 the Show moved to ‘Ball’s Bridge’, a green-field site. The first continuous ‘leaping’ course was introduced at the Show.

In 1881 the first viewing stand was erected on the site of the present Grand Stand. It held 800 people.

With over 800 entries in the Show in 1895, it was necessary to run the jumping competitors off in pairs – causing difficulties for the judges at the time!

Dublin Horse Show Ladies

No lady was allowed to ride in any jumping competition until 1919.

A novelty class for women was introduced in 1919. In 1920 women were able to compete freely.

Women were permitted to compete in the international competitions from 1954 (an international rule).

In times past the Ladies Hunter Classes for ladies riding side-saddle in traditional costume (veil and habit) were judged on the Thursday of the Show. As a result Thursday became Ladies’ Day.

In 1925 Colonel Zeigler of the Swiss Army first suggested holding an international jumping event. The Aga Khan of the time heard of this proposal and offered a challenge trophy to the winner of the competition.

In 1926 International Competitions were introduced to the show and was the first time the Nations’ Cup for the Aga Khan Challenge trophy was held.

Dublin Horse Show Nations Cup

Up until 1949 the Nations’ Cup teams had to consist of military officers.

Six countries competed in the first international teams competition for the Aga Khan Challenge trophy – Great Britain, Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland and Ireland. The Swiss team won the title on Irish bred horses.

The Swiss team won out the original trophy in 1930. Ireland won the first replacement in 1937 and another in 1979, Britain in 1953 and 1975. The present trophy is the sixth in the series and was presented by His Highness the Aga Khan in 1980.

There was no Nations’ Cup held in 1952 due to the Olympic Games.

Dublin Horse Show Grand Prix

The first Grand Prix (Irish Trophy) held in 1934 was won by Comdt.J.D. (Jed) O’Dwyer, of the Army Equitation school. The Irish Trophy becomes the possession of the rider if it is won three times in succession or four times in all.

The first civilian rider to take part in the Nations’ Cup was Peter Robeson on Craven A. He was also a member of the winning British team that year.

The first timed jumping competition was held in 1938. In 1951 an electric clock was installed and the time factor entered most competitions.

In 1976, after 50 years of international competition, the two grass banks in the Arena were removed so the Arena could be used for other events. The continental band at the western end of the Main Arena was added later.

Shows have been held annually except from 1914-1919 due to WW1 and from 1940 – 1946 due to WW2.

In 2003 the Nations Cup Competition for the Aga Khan Trophy has become part of the new Samsung Super League under the auspices of the Federation Equestre Internationale.

The Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show is Ireland’s largest equestrian event, and one of the largest events held on the island.

The show has the third largest annual prize pool for International Show Jumping in the world.

Wedding Open Day: 20th July 2013
Venue: Lansdowne Hotel Dublin
Time: 12noon until 4pm

All you need to do before you say I do

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Lansdowne weddings are special; it is a day when dreams are turned into happy memories. In order to make your day special, it is important to plan and plan well, with this in mind, the Lansdowne Wedding Team will present a Wedding Open Day on the 20th July 2013. This is a unique opportunity for you to meet with wedding vendor professionals and describe what you would like from your Special day.

The Lansdowne Wedding Team will take your requirements and ideas and craft them into a special wedding event that will create a magical and unforgettable occasion.

The Lansdowne Open Wedding Day will take place in our The Raglan Room which has been beautifully renovated to host your special day.
Wedding Packages

• Traditional Style 70 guests with menus from €25 euro-per person.
• Buffet Style 100 guests with menus from €20 euro per person.
• Our Druids Restaurant suits small wedding groups of 30 people and has its own private bar facility.

Our quest for the perfect wedding starts with the appointment of a friendly professional member of staff who will be your point of contact at every stage of your wedding preparation. We are situated only 5 minutes away from the registry office. Our Raglan Hall function room is the perfect location for the reception and we would be delighted to invite you to see it for yourself.

The Lansdowne is a family owned and managed hotel and offers a very personal touch to your special occasion. Working with a family centred professional Team means that we treat each wedding with the same attention to detail as we would for one of our own family members.

The Lansdowne Hotel is nestled in the history of Georgian Dublin, and this unique setting has proven popular for weddings. The Lansdowne Hotel has helped turn many dreams into happy memories. The Raglan Room provides the perfect setting for a memorable reception.

Your special day will begin with a full consultation with our professional team

Lansdowne Weddings are Special
The Lansdowne Hotel is nestled in the history of Georgian Dublin, and this unique setting has proven popular for weddings. The Lansdowne Hotel has helped turn many dreams into happy memories. The Raglan Room provides the perfect setting for a memorable reception. The Lansdowne Hotel is regarded as one of the leading wedding hotels in Ireland.

Catering for the more intimate 30 guests in Druid’s Restaurant to the larger 100 guests in our famous Raglan Function Room is the perfect reception venue, dressed to the highest standard.

Weddings are the hotels speciality and our experienced and professional wedding team will ensure that the biggest day of your lives will run smoothly and that you can relax and enjoy the day as you are washed over with personal service.

The Lansdowne Hotel is renowned for its high quality of food using locally sourced produce and personal service, and the hotel also presents fantastic photo opportunities as we are only a few minutes from seascape views and golden beaches. Our East Coast location means that you can mix the tranquillity of the coast with excitement of the city. Romantic walks can be enjoyed on Sandymount Strand.

Many couples who enjoy the sport of Kings, have some wedding pictures taken at the world famous Aviva Stadium which is a couple of minutes away from the Lansdowne Hotel.

The Lansdowne Hotel has played host to hundreds of weddings over the years and we welcome large or small parties, we welcome civil weddings, church weddings, we just love weddings.

Our Dream Team will help turn your Dreams into Happy Memories