Wedding Testimonials

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our wedding. A huge thank you to our wedding coordinator, Michael, who was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. He was professional, attentive, and made the entire planning process feel effortless, ensuring every detail was perfectly organised on the day.
The food and service were excellent — beautifully presented, delicious, and served seamlessly. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the meal was and how attentive the staff were throughout the celebration. A big shout out to the bar staff who were brilliant from start to finish and to the reservation team.
Thank you to the entire team for making our wedding day so special and truly unforgettable. We would highly recommend this hotel to any couple planning their wedding

Aoife Donnellan, February 2026

We had our wedding at this hotel last August, and everything went perfectly from start to finish. The staff were amazing, and there were no delays with anything. The co-ordinator, Pauline, was amazing and so patient at all times. I would definitely recommend this hotel for your wedding. It has beautiful surroundings for photographs. We would also like to wish the new co-ordinator, Alannah, the best of luck in her new position.

Denise & Ken Dwyer, February 2026

All of the staff at the Inn were outstanding. Every single person we dealt with was friendly, attentive, and so professional. On the day itself, everything ran seamlessly. The team worked so hard behind the scenes to ensure both we and our guests felt completely looked after, and it truly showed.

The function room was simply amazing — beautifully set up, elegant, and the perfect atmosphere for our celebration. It looked stunning and created such a warm, joyful setting for our special day.

And the food… unbelievable. Course after course was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Our guests are still talking about it! The quality, flavour, and service were exceptional and far exceeded our expectations.

We honestly could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding reception. The Rine gave us a day we will cherish forever, and we are so grateful to Pauline and the entire team for making it so magical. If you’re considering hosting your wedding here, do not hesitate — it is truly five-star in every way.

Leanne and Vadim McEvoy, September 2025

We just wanted to send you a huge thank you for everything you and all the staff at the Inn did to make our wedding day so perfect. From our first meeting to all of your excellent vendor recommendations, your expertise was invaluable to us.
The attention to detail, calm presence, and flawless organisation made the entire day run so smoothly - we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. It was such a comfort knowing the team was there behind the scenes, making sure everything stayed on track. Because of you all, we were able to relax, be in the moment, and fully enjoy the day.
We’ve had so many compliments from friends and family about how well everything flowed, how efficient the staff were and how good the food was. You made the whole process feel less overwhelming and more fun, and we’re so grateful for all the time, care, and energy you put into making our day so special.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts—we couldn’t have done it without you!

Caroline Breen, May 2025

The Rine could not have done enough for us on the lead up to our wedding and on our wedding day. After postponing our wedding due to covid Pauline and the team were very helpful and always kept in contact with us.
We had an amazing day from start to finish. The drinks reception, the meal, the service ,the bridal suite were all amazing. The grounds for photographs were also stunning with views of Dromoland castle.
The staff made our day very special and could not do enough for us. We also had our day two at The Rine which was also beautiful. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the two days.
Thanks again to Pauline, Nico and all the staff at The Rine for everything.
Could not recommend enough.

Vivienne Murphy

We would just like to express our gratitude to you and the staff at The Rine for your contribution towards making our wedding day a fantastic experience for all involved.
From the room itself and how it looked, the availability of the play area for the kids, the food and the rooms were all exemplary.
Can I pay special mention to the staff who were courteous and obliging above and beyond our expectations.

Erica Minogue

Pauline!!! Is amazing, if I could write a song about you I would. Your attention to detail and your amazing staff made our day amazing. I love how relaxed you and your team made us and our guest feel. You all took on any challenges and there was nothing to it and where so professional. The food is just amazing, we have a large number of coeliac so the kitchen team made everything gluten free and it still tasted better than non gulten free options. "We are all coeliacs" Pauline used to tell us. Even the few tough Cork City North Siders, "everything is better in Cork..." family members admitted the food, the location and of course staff... are better than Cork. WELL DONE TEAM! No easy feat there. The Inn is an amazing place to get married, it has beautiful surroundings for all the photos, Castle... looks more like a Palace in the back ground, golf course, huge kids play ground, Mini Glof, walks... everything you need under one roof. The Inn's Drinks Reception and Sun Room are amazing any time of the year. The room is bright with full hight window showing the beautiful Clare Countyside . The same is true for the main reception, full high windows letting in all that light and views. Even on the dulls of dull wet Irish days, these rooms will brighten your day. The wedding day... let Pauline and her team take care of you both, they will control everything and ensure everything runs smoothly. You both just try to relax, and enjoy the dew mins quiet time Pauline will setup for you both before dinner. I really enjoyed that few mins of peace she set up for us. Finally I assure you, you cannot go wrong in choosing the Inn for your wedding, you have my word on that.

John and Michelle

To say we had the best day of our lives would be an understatement!! The food was out of this world, and the staff were just superb. Pauline, the wedding coordinator, has the patience of a saint! No question ever went unanswered, and she was great with advice and support. The grounds are stunning for photos, and the rooms and bridal suite are 5 stars. We felt like royalty the whole time we were there. They also have a new room especially for hair and makeup. It's lovely, comfy and has loads of chairs and mirrors for the hair and makeup ladies. The entire wedding got silver service which was a big surprise to me on the day. Such a lovely touch. I cannot recommend The Rine enough. The prices are so reasonable, and you get the best food and drinks included. I can't wait to go back.

Niamh Conroy

We had our ceremony and reception at The Rine, Co. Clare. They were so incredibly helpful to us from start to finish, and I couldn’t recommend them enough. From our first meeting with the wedding coordinator Claire, we found her very lovely and so accommodating. Even during a changeover in wedding coordinators, the whole journey was seamless. Pauline looked after us for the latter half of our planning on the run-up to the big day, and she was extremely helpful also. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. The waiting bar and reception staff would always greet us with a big smile. We had our ceremony in the Ballyhannon Suite (Ballroom) of the hotel. The set-up was amazing. It looked out onto the garden, which made a beautiful backdrop. We then had our arrivals reception in the Sun Lounge and lobby, which have the most beautiful decor, while the hotel rearranged the ballroom for the evening reception. It was brilliant to make use of the different spaces in the hotel and wonderful surroundings. Our package included some decor. Through contact with Riona, who decorated both our ceremony space and reception, we were able to add some personalised touches to show our personalities. She was very accommodating and loved the ideas we had. She had a wide array of stock that we could choose from to get the look we wanted. Overall, the place looked amazing. The meal itself was gorgeous, and all our guests enjoyed the food. I particularly enjoyed the silver service "reveal" of the main course. We all felt so important! As I said at the beginning, I have nothing but good things to say about our experience at our wedding at The Rine. We would highly recommend them to any couples planning their big day.

Aisling McNamara

Our wedding at The Rine really was the best day ever, thanks to Pauline and all the staff. From our original meeting with Claire, and having to move our date due to covid, Pauline and all the staff could not do enough to make sure everything went perfectly. They made everything so easy. Everything was perfect! The reception room was stunning and the food was amazing. Everyone was complimenting it, as well as all the staff working. Most of our guests stayed in the hotel for three days and they (as well as ourselves) couldn't compliment every member of staff enough. The service, the food, everything was absolutely fantastic.
We would absolutely recommend The Rine to any couple looking for the perfect wedding venue. Thanks again to Pauline and all the staff for the best day and weekend!

Aileen Kavanagh

The Rine is an absolutely amazing venue from start to finish. Pauline was so accommodating and just amazing. She made our day go so smooth with no glitches. Everything was just perfect. The room was absolutely stunning, we couldn't fault anything at all. Thanks to all the staff at The Rine for making our day so special.

Edwina Meade

We held our wedding reception at The Rine. We were dealing with Pauline and Claire. They couldn't do enough for us, even in a difficult time during covid where we were unsure of our numbers. On the wedding day, the staff at the hotel were very friendly and made us feel welcome. They made sure it all ran smoothly for us. I would definitely recommend The Rine to future couples.

Melissa Mahony

We booked our wedding at The Rine, in Decmeber 2019. Due to the pandemic, we had to move our date four times. From the first day we met the staff at The Rine, we were treated and looked after exemplary. With all the moving dates, there was never an issue, with Claire and Pauline ringing our other suppliers to make sure dates worked. The lead up to our wedding went so smoothly, we were in regular contact with Pauline. She left no stone unturned in the planning of the day. Everything was covered, from meal tasting, to decor, to music, to accommodations. Our wedding day was such a great day. Everything went off without a hitch. So much so that our guests have been raving about it ever since. The staff were excellent and were well trained in covid protocols. The service was excellent and we always felt the hotel couldn't do enough for us. We will most certainly be recommending our friends to contact The Rine in the future when their weddings come around.

Ger Coleman