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For some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland, the Southwest part of the country is in a league all of its own. Combine the expansive bays and secluded beaches of Clare, Cork and Kerry with the rolling green hills and lakes of Tipperary and Killarney, and the dream has only just begun.

Whether you are picturing a Norman castle, a Gothic mansion or a luxury Five-star hotel for your wedding reception, you are sure to find something in the province of Munster to suit your taste. Here at WeddingsOnline.ie we've picked some of the most unique.

Adare Manor Hotel, Co. Limerick (Tel. 061-396566 or U.S.A. 1-800-462-3273)
www.adaremanor.ie/hotel.aspl
Although a very popular venue with Irish and international brides, every wedding held in Adare Manor is singular, due to its olde-world style and eccentric history. An architectural masterpiece of Rapunzel-esque towers and turrets, the house was built as a private manor during the famine years. Now a hotel, with sixty-four bedrooms and twenty-five townhouses, the property is well equipped for a very large affair. And those guests coming from abroad, who might want to stay longer than the wedding, will find a plenty to do at Adare Manor. Once the perfect English-style manor town, Adare village itself is a cornucopia of good restaurants, B&Bs and heritage sites.

Glin Castle, Co. Limerick (Tel. 068-34112/34173)
www.glincastle.com
For over 700 years, Glin Castle has been the FitzGerald family home and today the house is open as an exclusive guesthouse and restaurant. Renowned for its home-produced food and fresh fish from the lakes and grounds surrounding, this is where to come for the true Anglo-Irish wedding experience. Set in 500 acres of wood, and on the banks of the river Shannon, the house is surrounded by formal gardens and parkland - a wonderful setting for wedding photographs.

Dingle Skellig Hotel, Co. Kerry (Tel. 066-915-1144)
www.dingleskellig.com
A modern hotel, right on the curve of the Dingle peninsula, the Skellig offers a complete wedding package, which includes a red carpet on arrival, a sherry reception and custom-designed menus and place settings. For comfort, ease and reliability of service, right on the edge of one of the most staggering parts of the world, this venue comes highly recommended.

Longueville House, Mallow, Co. Cork (Tel. 022-47156)
www.longueville.com
Built in 1720, Longueville is listed as a Heritage House and is managed by the original family owners, the O'Callaghans. With its showcase fountains, Victorian conservatory and stylish Georgian interior, it is acclaimed by many. (Fodors Guide calls it an "outstanding country-house hotel") What might be of most interest is that the whole house can be rented to wedding parties to a maximum of 70 guests.

Annagh Lodge Country House, Co. Tipperary (Tel. 062-561-53)
www.annaghlodge.com
Originally a hunting lodge and now a smart luxury hotel, Annagh Lodge's setting, in the midst of lush parkland, is absolutely breathtaking. Here's where you come for a quiet-celebration get-away by the shores of the Lough Derg. Boating, shooting and fishing enthusiasts will be in heaven, although it caters only for very small weddings, so check your numbers carefully.

Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare (Tel. 061-363-355)
www.dromoland.ie
With hallways of coats of arms and winding staircases, exquisite dining areas and marvelously landscaped gardens, Dromoland Castle has it all. One of the most luxurious hotels in the country, here's one to look into if you really do have a no-roof budget. For a day to remember, and wedding photos to drool over, Dromoland certainly can't be beaten.

Knappogue Castle, Co. Clare (Tel. 061-360-788)
www.villa-rentals.com/Great_Britain/Ireland/Co_Clare/Knappogue_Castle
Want to be a Princess bride? Well then for an unforgettable medieval banquet in an old-style setting, Knappogue Castle is ideal. Once the fifteenth century stronghold of the McNamara family, it was fully restored in the 1980's by its American owners, and is now excellently maintained. Set in the heart of the beautiful and wild Burren country, this hotel is well worth considering.

Waterford Castle, Co. Waterford (Tel. 051-878203)
www.waterfordcastle.com/intro.asp
An original Norman castle situated on an island, it is no wonder Waterford Castle calls itself an "Island Dream". With a special package catering for weddings, they offer an overnight stay and champagne breakfast to the bride and groom (so long as they book a wedding reception for up to ninety people. With exquisite antique furniture, oak paneling and ornate ceilings, sumptuous reception rooms and verdant grounds surrounding, it is certainly a spot worth considering.