Ireland's Dromoland Castle Offers Ultimate Proposal Package

The Dromoland Castle in County Clare, Ireland, is offering the Ultimate Proposal Package. Dromoland Castle, a property of The Dromoland Collection, is a Renaissance structure built in the 16th century and surrounded by a 410-acre estate. The package includes two nights in a Signature Suite, a full Irish breakfast in the Earl of Thomond Restaurant, champagne breakfast delivered to the suite one morning, and a “decadent couples” treatment at The Spa at Dromoland.

Also included in the package are three experiences delivery of the engagement ring to the hand of the groom-to-be by one the castle’s trained falcons; a private helicopter trip to the Cliffs of Moher, the limestone palisade ascending 1,220 feet above the Atlantic Ocean; and a catered dinner under the stars in the Temple of Mercury. The package is available now through September 30, 2010. And April 1 through September 30, 2011, subject to availability. The cost is $3,322 per person sharing, VAT and service charges included.

Ireland's Dromoland Collection Offers Winter Wedding Specials

The resort properties of The Dromoland Collection, including Dromoland Castle and Castle martyr Resort, are offering value-added winter wedding specials. The wedding offer at Dromoland Castle, available from January to March 2010, includes a mulled wine reception; two nights’ accommodation in the Bridal Suite, including the wedding night; special room rates of 215 Euros (weekend) and 195 Euros (mid-week), including full Irish breakfast (tax and service charge included); one room credit for every 15 rooms reserved; use of the Brian Boru Hall, Drawing Room or Terrace Room venues; a five-course set menu for 66 Euros per person (service charge and VAT additional); personalized menus, seating plan and place cards; and chair covers.

Available from November 2009 through February 2010, the Castle martyr Resort’s winter wedding package includes a red carpet welcome and entertainment by a pianist on arrival; a mulled wine reception; two nights’ accommodation in the Manor House for the bride and groom; a special room rate of 190 Euros, including full Irish breakfast (tax and service charge included); use of the Capel Suite or Kiltha Room; a five course set menu for 68 Euros (service charge and VAT inclusive); personalized menus and a framed table plan; and chair covers and candelabra. Castle martyr Resort is located in Castle martyr, County Cork, Ireland. For more information, call 011 353 21 4219000 or visit www.castlemartyrresort.ie. Dromoland Castle is located at Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland.