Alice and John's Wedding
Information for Clare Island
Hello! We can’t wait to see you on Clare Island on 6th September, to celebrate our little family. Here are all the details you need, but if there’s anything else just call Alice (0879748284) or John (0870639595).
Love Alice, John, Ada & Mae.
5 things you need to know!
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The Wedding Ferry is 12pm and needs to be pre-booked (phone 093- 23737 to book the Wedding Ferry and you can book online for other times). The crossing takes 15 minutes.
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If you are on the 12pm ferry, we recommend arranging something for lunch for when you arrive on the island. You can call or text Clare Island Oven on 0851446203 to pre-book her delicious sandwiches/pastries/coffee.
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The ceremony is at 2pm on the beach, which is very close to most accommodation. Some BnBs are further away so please check the location and factor it into your timing.
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Dinner is at 5.30pm at Bayview House. If you have dietary requirements, please let us know before 9th August.
- There is no ATM on island, so bring cash to pay for BnB, taxis, paddleboarding, bike rental.
Location
Our wedding is on Clare Island, off the coast of Mayo. Clare Island is the ancestral home of Alice’s grandmother Kitty McCabe and we are excited to celebrate our wedding there. We hope the sun shines for us so that we can have our ceremony on the beach, overlooked by Grainne Uaile’s Castle, and celebrate with a relaxed dinner and some music afterwards in Bayview House, just a short walk away. Alice’s relations lived at Bayview House for the first half of the 20th Century, which we think is pretty cool! No matter what, we will have a beautiful day and we are so excited that you can join us!
There are tonnes of hikes and things to see on the island and you can download the map of Clare Island and Tourist Information below:
Getting to Clare Island
NB - the Ferry needs to be pre-booked
Clare Island is three miles off the west Mayo coastline and the ferry departs from Roonagh Pier, outside Louisburgh. Roonagh Pier is 38 minutes drive from Westport. The crossing takes 15 minutes.
There is free car-parking at Roonagh Pier and people travel to the island as foot passengers. Sometimes, it can be difficult to get parking at the pier so we recommend car pooling if you can!
O’Grady’s have put on an extra ferry for our wedding party, departing Roonagh Pier at 12pm on Friday 6th September. You can call 098-23737 to book and pay on the day at the ticket office at Roonagh. The price is about €17 return.
Most of the guest accommodation is within easy strolling distance of the harbour, and accommodation providers further afield are often happy to collect you. If needed, there is taxi hire also available (098 25640).
For those of you wishing to travel at other times, you will need to book online instead. Here are the relevant details:
OUTGOING
Thursday:
9.30am, 10.35am, 5pm (O’Grady’s Ferries)
8.05am, 10.45am, 1.30pm, 5pm, 6.45pm (O’Malley’s Ferries)
Friday:
10.35am, 12pm (O’Grady’s Ferries)
8.05am, 10.45am, 1.30pm, 5pm (O’Malley’s Ferries)
RETURNING
Saturday:
10am, 12.45pm, 4.30, 5.30pm (O’Grady’s Ferries)
9am, 10am, 1pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm (O’Malley’s Ferries)
Sunday:
10am, 12.45pm, 4.30, 5.30pm (O’Grady’s Ferries)
9am, 10am, 1pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm (O’Malley’s Ferries)
The Rough Wedding Day Plan - Friday 6th September
12pm Wedding Ferry
2pm Ceremony on the Beach
Drinks reception on the Beach afterwards
5.30pm Dinner in Bayview House
Speeches
Ceol
We love that Bayview House doesn’t have a big function room, but that means dinner will be served in a couple of different rooms in the House. Half the guests will be in the bar and the other half in the dining room.
Dress code is Casual Wedding Attire – this means relaxed but a little dressy! Feel free to go barefoot on the beach and wear shoes comfortable enough for walking up to the hotel afterwards.
Please let Alice know if you have any dietary requirements by 9th August 2024.
Plan for Day 2 - Saturday 7th
Swim, Sauna, Explore
4pm BBQ dinner at Bayview House
Swim, Sauna, ExploreSaturday morning is for taking it easy near the beach, sea swims, sauna and exploring the island.
Many of the houses are self-catering. This means you will have to arrange your own breakfast. There are some options below under 'Food', but if you would like to eat in your house you can either bring some grub to cook yourself or you can order breakfasts for collection from the Community Centre by placing an order before Wednesday 4th September and pre-paying in advance on 0877703976.
We have booked the Beachside Sauna for our guests between 10am-3pm. We have paid for it in advance so it is free of charge (and reserved for our guests only) during this time.
What to Bring
Remember that the ferry is a passenger ferry so only pack what you can carry.
- Suitable clothes for all weathers, and a spare set!
- Comfortable shoes for walking around the island
- Raincoat
- Brolly
- Towel/Togs/Flipflops
- Suncream
Accommodation
Everyone has booked their accommodation by now. Please make sure you have the details and location of your accommodation so you can factor it into getting to the beach for the 2pm ceremony. Most accommodation is close to the beach – Macalla farm and Mary O’Malley’s BnB are a little further but they might be happy to collect you if you arrange it with them in advance.
Make sure to contact your accommodation provider to see what your payment arrangement is – you may need to pay in advance or you may need to bring cash. Note that some of the BnBs only take cash and there is no ATM on the island!
Amenities on Clare Island
No ATM:
Please bring cash! Most of the places will take card for food and coffee, but some of the BnBs only take cash.
Shop:
There is a little tuck shop at the harbour, but it doesn’t have a whole lot. There is another shop and post office further into the island but it’s a bit of a walk, so we recommend bringing anything you need if possible.
Bikes:
If you would like a bike for your stay you will need to pre-book. For electric bikes, please contact Mike on 0872684312 (note, he only has limited electric bikes, especially for Saturday 7th). For normal bicycle rental, please contact Charlie on 0872615141.
Sauna and SUP:
Book in with Charlie on 0872615141 if you would like to book the beachside Sauna or try out Stand Up Paddleboarding. We have paid for the Sauna for our guests between 10am-3pm on Saturday morning, so feel free to avail of it to clear the heads!
Food & Coffee
NB*If you are tight for time on Friday morning and need to pre-order lunch when you arrive, please contact Alice, the owner of Clare Island Oven on 0851446203 to order sandwiches, coffee or pastries.
Coffee:
The best coffee is at Clare Island Oven, just at the harbour. There’s also a coffee truck near the community centre and the Stone Barn Café in the middle of the island opens from 11.30am-4pm.
Breakfasts:
Make sure to check if breakfast is included in your accommodation. Many of the houses are self-catering. There are some options below, but if you would like to eat in your house you can either bring some grub to cook yourself or you can order breakfasts for collection from the Community Centre by placing an order before Wednesday 4th September and pre-paying in advance on 0877703976.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner:
Clare Island Oven: pizza, sandwiches, coffee and pastries. Outdoor seating only. Pre-order advised for dinner. 0851446203
Anchor Bar at the Community Centre: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pub fare. Booking advised. 0877703976
Stone Barn Café: Vegetarian food, open 11.30am-4pm. 08725004845
(Seven Wanders Café or Louisburgh 74 in Louisburg are nice if you have time before the ferry. They are not super fast though, be warned!)
Taxis
Taxis: Call 09825640 for taxi or minibus.
Most accommodation is close to the beach – some are a little further but they might be happy to collect you if you arrange it with them in advance.
Clare Island
6th September 2024
Ferry 12pm
Ceremony 2pm
Dinner 5.30pm
Alice and John's Wedding
Clare Island
6th September 2024
Ferry 12pm
Ceremony 2pm
Dinner 5.30pm
Information for Clare Island
Hello! We can’t wait to see you on Clare Island on 6th September, to celebrate our little family. Here are all the details you need, but if there’s anything else just call Alice (0879748284) or John (0870639595).
Love Alice, John, Ada & Mae.
ps. if you can't make it for some reason, please let us know as our numbers are extremely limited.
5 things you need to know!
-
The Wedding Ferry is 12pm and needs to be pre-booked (Phone 093- 23737 to book the Wedding Ferry and you can book online for other times.) The crossing takes 15 minutes.
-
If you are on the 12pm ferry, we recommend arranging something for lunch for when you arrive on the island. You can call or text Clare Island Oven on 0851446203 to pre-book her delicious sandwiches/pastries/coffee.
-
The ceremony is at 2pm on the beach, which is very close to most accommodation. Some BnBs are further away so please check the location and factor it into your timing.
- Dinner is at 5.30pm at Bayview House. If you have dietary requirements, please let us know before 9th August.
- There is no ATM on the island, so bring cash to pay for BnB, taxis, paddleboarding, bike rental.
Location
Our wedding is on Clare Island, off the coast of Mayo. Clare Island is the ancestral home of Alice’s grandmother Kitty McCabe and we are excited to celebrate our wedding there. We hope the sun shines for us so that we can have our ceremony on the beach, overlooked by Grainne Uaile’s Castle, and celebrate with a relaxed dinner and some music afterwards in Bayview House, just a short walk away. Alice’s relations lived at Bayview House for the first half of the 20th Century, which we think is pretty cool! No matter what, we will have a beautiful day and we are so excited that you can join us!
There are tonnes of hikes and things to see on the island and you can download the map of Clare Island and Tourist Information below:
Getting to Clare Island
NB - the Ferry needs to be pre-booked
Clare Island is three miles off the west Mayo coastline and the ferry departs from Roonagh Pier, outside Louisburgh. Roonagh Pier is 38 minutes drive from Westport. The crossing takes 15 minutes.
The Ferry costs about €17 return.
There is free car-parking at Roonagh Pier and people travel to the island as foot passengers. Since you won’t be bringing your car, make sure to pack as lightly as you can. Sometimes, it can be difficult to get parking at the pier so we recommend car pooling if you can!
O’Grady’s have put on an extra ferry for our wedding party, departing Roonagh Pier at 12pm on Friday 6th September. You can call 098-23737 to book and pay on the day at the ticket office at Roonagh. The price is about €17 return.
Most of the guest accommodation is within easy strolling distance of the harbour, and accommodation providers further afield are often happy to collect you. If needed, there is taxi hire also available (098 25640).
For those of you wishing to travel at other times, you will have to book online. Here are the relevant details:
OUTGOING
Thursday:
9.30am, 10.35am, 5pm (O’Grady’s Ferries)
8.05am, 10.45am, 1.30pm, 5pm, 6.45pm (O’Malley’s Ferries)
Friday:
10.35am, 12pm (O’Grady’s Ferries)
8.05am, 10.45am, 1.30pm, 5pm (O’Malley’s Ferries)
RETURNING
Saturday:
10am, 12.45pm, 4.30, 5.30pm (O’Grady’s Ferries)
9am, 10am, 1pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm (O’Malley’s Ferries)
Sunday:
10am, 12.45pm, 4.30, 5.30pm (O’Grady’s Ferries)
9am, 10am, 1pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm (O’Malley’s Ferries)
The Rough Wedding Day Plan- Friday 6th
12pm Wedding Ferry
2pm Ceremony on the Beach
Drinks reception on the Beach afterwards
5.30pm Dinner in Bayview House
Speeches
Ceol
We love that Bayview House doesn’t have a big function room, but that means dinner will be served in a couple of different rooms in the House. Half the guests will be in the bar and the other half in the dining rooms.
Dress code is Casual Wedding Attire – this means relaxed but a little dressy! Feel free to go barefoot on the beach and wear shoes comfortable enough for walking up to the hotel afterwards.
Please let Alice know any dietary requirements you may have before 9th August 2024.
Plan for Day 2 - Saturday 7th
Swim, Sauna, Explore
4pm BBQ dinner in Bayview House
Saturday morning is for taking it easy near the beach, sea swims, sauna and exploring the island.
Many of the houses are self-catering. This means you will have to arrange your own breakfast. There are some options below under 'Food', but if you would like to eat in your house you can either bring some grub to cook yourself or you can order breakfasts for collection from the Community Centre by placing an order before Wednesday 4th September and pre-paying in advance on 0877703976.
We have booked the Beachside Sauna for our guests between 10am-3pm. We have paid for it in advance so it is free of charge (and reserved for our guests only) during this time.
What to Bring
Remember that the ferry is a passenger ferry so only pack what you can carry.
- Suitable clothes for all weathers, and a spare set!
- Comfortable shoes for walking around the island
- Raincoat
- Brolly
- Towel/Togs/Flipflops
- Suncream
Accommodation
Everyone has booked their accommodation by now. Please make sure you have the details and location of your accommodation so you can factor it into getting to the beach for the 2pm ceremony. Most accommodation is close to the beach – Macalla farm and Mary O’Malley’s BnB are a little further but they might be happy to collect you if you arrange it with them in advance.
Make sure to contact your accommodation provider to see what your payment arrangement is – you may need to pay in advance or you may need to bring cash. Note that some of the BnBs only take cash and there is no ATM on the island!
Amenities on Clare Island
No ATM: .
Please bring cash! Most of the places will take card for food and coffee, but some of the BnBs only take cash.
Shop:
There is a little tuck shop at the harbour, but it doesn’t have a whole lot. There is another shop and post office further into the island but it’s a bit of a walk, so we recommend bringing anything you need if possible.
Bikes:
If you would like a bike for your stay you will need to pre-book. For electric bikes, please contact Mike on 0872684312 (note, he only has limited electric bikes, especially for Saturday 7th). For normal bicycle rental, please contact Charlie on 0872615141.
Sauna and SUP:
Book in with Charlie on 0872615141 if you would like to book the beachside Sauna or try out Stand Up Paddleboarding. We have paid for the Sauna for our guests between 10am-3pm on Saturday morning, so feel free to avail of it to clear the heads!
Food & Coffee
Coffee: The best coffee is at Clare Island Oven, just at the harbour. There’s also a coffee truck near the community centre and the Stone Barn Café in the middle of the island opens from 11.30am-4pm.
.
NB: If you are tight for time on Friday morning and need to pre-order lunch when you arrive, please contact Alice, the owner of Clare Island Oven on 0851446203 to order sandwiches, coffee or pastries.
Breakfast:
Make sure to check if breakfast is included in your accommodation. Many of the houses are self-catering. There are some options below, but if you would like to eat in your house you can either bring some grub to cook yourself or you can order breakfasts for collection from the Community Centre by placing an order before Wednesday 4th September and pre-paying in advance on 0877703976.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: .
Clare Island Oven: pizza, sandwiches, coffee and pastries. Outdoor seating only. Pre-order advised for dinner. 0851446203
.
Anchor Bar at the Community Centre: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pub fare. Booking advised. 0877703976
.
Stone Barn Café: Vegetarian food, open 11.30am-4pm. 08725004845
.
(Seven Wanders Café or Louisburgh 74 in Louisburg is nice if you have time before the ferry. They are not super fast though, be warned!
Taxis
Taxis: Call 09825640 for taxi or minibus.
Most accommodation is close to the beach – some are a little further but they might be happy to collect you if you arrange it with them in advance.