Picture Perfect Weddings at Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel Creating your Special Day for Decades
Celebrate your Wedding You will find the Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel is one of Co. Tipperary s most perfect wedding venues. In an area steeped in history, the award winning Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel is set in 170 acres of beautiful grounds against the brooding shadows of the Galtee Mountains.» Licensed for Civil Ceremonies The Resort offers a wide range of facilities including:» Excellent choice of carefully selected all inclusive menus» Mid week and weekend package options» Superb accommodation including elegant Junior Suite for the happy couple» Treatment rooms for pre wedding pampering» Wonderful wedding photograph opportunities on the beautiful grounds» Amazing complimentary extras with all packages. Let us roll out the red carpet and give you a spectacular day to remember Our Promise to You Pre Wedding Consultations with our dedicated wedding planner» The gift of Moposa, a unique online tool to help with all aspects of arranging your wedding from seating plans, to invitations, even create your own website» Bridal suite on your wedding night and champagne breakfast the next morning» Two complimentary bedrooms for family and friends» Menu tasting and consultation with our Executive Head Chef» Red Carpet arrival with a glass of champagne for the Bride, Groom and immediate Bridal Party» Elegant Chavari Chairs» Crisp linen chair covers with a choice over 30 different sashes ( 2.50 extra)» Bar Extension to the value of 650» Centre Pieces for all the tables with a choice of Candelabras or fresh flower arrangements» Use of Coloured mood lighting to complement your colour scheme» Choice of three styles of cake stands and use of wedding cake knife» Ample free car parking facilities for guests» 3 months leisure centre membership for Bride and Groom» Make up trial from Serenity Spa s renowned make up artist for the Bride and Chief Bridesmaid» A round of golf on our championship golf course for the Groom and Best Man» Fairylight backdrop on our beautiful Bay window» Fairylight top table skirting» Fairylight cake table skirting» Fairylight draping on entrance to Paletine Doors.
Wedding Ceremonies As wedding specialists we truly understand how unique the ceremony is to you both. With this in mind we offer a choice of banqueting suites in which to host the most memorable event and also the party afterwards! Choose from the Paletine, Bally K or The Annacarthy Suites, where we can cater for 20 to 280 guests. Here is what we can offer you:» Pre wedding consultations with our dedicated wedding and events planner» Lanterns for that glorious walk up the aisle» We can arrange your ceremony music on request at an additional cost» Red Carpet Welcome on arrival» A suite to host your ceremony» Elegant Chavari Chairs» PA System available on request. Give your arrivals reception that extra wow factor Enjoy your welcome reception in our Gardens (weather permitting) or in our large upstairs foyer and bar. This can be enhanced by a Jazz band, Piper or any other form of entertainment. Prices on request. Post Wedding Celebrations Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel offers a range of dynamic packages from finger food menus to popular buffet and barbecue menus to more formal dinners. We are delighted to cater for couples who may have been married overseas and are coming home to party. We would be delighted to host your formal or informal rehearsal dinner. We can offer a wide range of sit down and buffet menus according to your preferences. Private rooms can be available on request. Please ask us for more details.
Intimate Weddings Celebrate in Style in the more intimate surroundings of our private wedding suites. The Bally K hosts up to 100 guests // The Annacarthy hosts up to 40 guests There are many opportunities for carrying table arrangements including u shaped tables, block style tables and round tables amongst others. If you want to create a more intimate day for you and your guests, there are so many special ways that we can help you create a memory filled wedding day. We only host one wedding per day! Accommodation We offer a mix of 40 contemporary hotel bedrooms and 10 self catering lodges. Which overlook our golf course and Tipperary Race Course. Whatever your guests choose we will guarantee that they will enjoy a restful nights sleep.
Making the Fairytale Complete As you prepare for you wedding day we are delighted to be at your service. Get in shape on the run up to your wedding day with our fitness classes, or get advise from one of our personal trainers. If classes are not for you, why not avail of our gym, or relax in our swimming pool, sauna, steam room & Jacuzzi. Unwind in Serenity Day Spa with a luxurious facial or body treatment Our professional team of therapists and make up artists will be at your disposal from the countdown, to the day you say I DO, with our exclusive bridal packages. Enjoy a round of golf pre or post wedding Why not have a round on our 18 hole Des Smyth designed Championship Golf Course or try out the driving range and putting green. Reduced group rates are available. Bachelorette Parties Enjoy the run up to the big day by celebrating in style. We can create packages for you on request.
~ Evening Menu Selection ~ Selection of Freshly Cut Sandwiches Cocktail Sausages Chicken Goujons Traditional Fish & Chips Served in newspaper cones (counts as two options) Traditional Chicken Goujons & Chips Served in newspaper cones (counts as two options) Spicy Potato Wedges Vegetarian Spring Rolls Duck Spring Rolls Mediterranean Style Pizza Slices King Prawns in Filo Pasty Clonakilty Black & White Pudding Sweet Potato Fries
~ Dessert Menu ~ Profiteroles Cream filled, dark Belgian chocolate sauce Homemade Cheesecake Choose from a selection of Lemon, Strawberry or Baileys & Toblerone cheesecake Seasonal Berry & Rhubarb Crumble Crème anglaise Sticky Toffee Pudding Vanilla ice-cream & butterscotch sauce Homemade Bramley Apple Pie Vanilla cream, crème anglaise Lemon Meringue Pie Tangy lemon curd, rich butter pastry, fluffy meringue topping Chef s Sweet Trio (Choose 3 options) Cheesecake, profiteroles, apple pie, lemon citrus tart ice cream basket, pavlova, chocolate fondant & chocolate brownie 1
~ Dessert Menu ~ Only available as a choice on our I Do package Fresh Fruit Pavlova Selection of seasonal fruits, baked meringue, whipped vanilla cream Lemon Citrus Tart Caramelized demerara sugar, vanilla ice cream & wild berry compote Boulaban of Roscrea Ice Cream Medley of flavours, crisp tuille basket, raspberry coulis Tiramisu Lady fingers soaked in coffee liqueur bound with a creamy mascarpone cheese Only available as a choice on our Captured Hearts Package Melting Chocolate Fondant Warm melting chocolate fudge pudding, bourbon vanilla ice cream Classic Crème Brulee Langue de chat biscuits, seasonal berries Chocolate & Almond Brownie Served with chocolate chip ice cream 2
~ Main Course Menu ~ MEAT OPTIONS Roasted Black Angus Sirloin of Beef Red wine & thyme jus, traditional Yorkshire pudding Herb Crusted Breast of Chicken Button mushroom stuffing, champ potato, tarragon jus Traditional Turkey and Ham Sage and onion stuffing, pan gravy & cranberry sauce Roast Leg of Irish Lamb Brioche & rosemary stuffing, Cabernet jus Only available as a choice on our I Do package Prime Irish Black Angus 10oz Sirloin Steak Served with a choice of peppercorn sauce or wild mushroom & Jameson whiskey sauce Only available as a choice on our Captured Hearts Package Roasted Rack of Tipperary Spring Lamb (Seasonal) Mint and mustard crust, rich port and rosemary jus 1
~ Main Course Menu ~ FISH OPTIONS Grilled Fillet of Atlantic Salmon Roasted green beans, chive and chablis cream Baked Fillet of Hake Basil & parmesan crust, roasted tomato cream Only available as a choice on our I Do package Baked Fillet of Irish Cod Braised mussels & shrimps, chervil cream veloute Oven Roasted Fillets Sea Bass Dill & citrus crust, roasted fennel beurre blanc Only available as a choice on our Captured Hearts Package Oven Baked Trio of Irish Fish Seabass, Atlantic Cod & Kilmore Quay smoked salmon, asparagus spears, lemon & Sauvignon Blanc reduction 2
~ Main Course Menu ~ VEGETARIAN OPTIONS Braised Root Vegetable Stroganoff With steamed basmati rice Baked Stuffed Courgette Sundried tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh thyme and balsamic glaze Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables Penne pasta, tomato cream, parmesan shavings Baked Stuffed Red Pepper Ratatouille, ricotta & brioche crust & basil cream Woodland Mushroom Risotto Baby spinach, rosemary & parmesan shavings 3
~ Vegetable Options ~ Choice of Two Potato Options Mashed Potato Baby Herb Roast Potato Buttered Baby Potatoes Roasted Chateau Potato Chive & Spring Onion Mash Gratin Potato Choice of Two Vegetable Options Baton Carrots Cauliflower Mornay Sugar Snap Peas Broccoli Buttered French Beans Carrots & Parsnips Puree Carrots & Turnips Puree
~ Soup Options ~ Seasonal Root Vegetable Potato and Baby Leek Cream of Field Mushroom & Fennel Roast Bell Pepper, Tomato & Basil Carrot & Coriander Cream of Celery & Apple Cream of Broccoli & Almond French Onion BOULABAN OF ROSCREA SORBET SELECTION Selection of our refreshing, zesty sorbets served with fresh mint & fruit puree to cleanse the palate Zesty Lemon Wild Blackberry Sparkling Champagne
~ Starter Options ~ Chicken & Mushroom Bouchee A light pastry case filled with chicken breast & button mushrooms, in a creamy white wine, shallot and tarragon sauce Caprese Salad Vine ripened tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella cheese served with basil pesto and balsamic glaze Fantail of Melon Chilled ripe duo of exotic melon with seasonal berries and fresh fruit coulis Clonakilty Black Pudding Salad Crisp bacon lardons, seasonal leaves, dijon mustard vinaigrette and apricot chutney Caesar Salad Cos romaine lettuce, sourdough croutons, crisp pancetta crackling, parmesan shavings, classic Caesar dressing 1
~ Starter Options ~ Only available as a choice on our I Do package Kilmore Quay Smoked Salmon Roulade Smoked salmon & cream cheese roulade, seasonal leaves, lemon and dill dressing finished with baby capers Bruschetta Semi-dried cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil pesto, toasted sourdough & rocket salad Bluebell Falls Goats Cheese Tartlet Bluebell falls goats cheese, lemon zest, seasonal leaves, beetroot reduction, walnut & tomato relish Prawn Cocktail Succulent king prawns, crisp romaine lettuce, confit cherry tomato, Martell brandy infused marie rose sauce Only available as a choice on our Captured Hearts Package Confit of Duck Leg Braised red cabbage & apple, port & plum reduction Curracloe Crab Cake Chilli & coriander aioli, charred lime, seasonal leaf salad 2
~ Canapés ~ Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraiche on Brown Bread Homemade Chicken Liver Pâté, Tomato Relish Mini Quiches Vegetarian Spring Rolls Indian Samosas Duck Spring Rolls Smoked Chicken & Cream Cheese Bouchee Goat s Cheese & Sundried Tomato Crostini Marinated Olives
Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel, Limerick Junction, Co Tipperary t. 062 33 333 e. info@ballykisteenhotel.com www.ballykisteenhotel.com