Considerable challenges remain for the Government as a number of hotels that have been providing accommodationfor Ukrainians are expected not to renew their contracts or will only offer to provide some rooms when the summer season arrives, write Ciara Phelan and Jack White
On a small scale: The rise of the micro wedding
Smaller weddings are here to stay. Here s how couples are making the most out of micro weddings
Emma and John Mulligan say that their intimate wedding was the best day of their lives. Picture: DK Photography
Wed, 17 Feb, 2021 - 13:00
Ciara McDonnell
The landscape of weddings has been turned on its head since the arrival of Covid-19. At the beginning of 2020, three-day celebrations spread across multiple venues were the norm, with guest lists of over 150 people considered the gold standard. In less than twelve months, the world became accustomed to attending ceremonies via Zoom and guest numbers fluctuated from between 25 and six people, depending on levels of Government restrictions.
Peter Franc Kelly: The Irish wedding industry is on its knees
The wedding planner and television presenter says that action needs to be taken in order to preserve the Irish wedding industry
The wedding and event industry has suffered an immeasurable loss since March, says the wedding and event planner. Picture: Dan Linehan
Fri, 05 Feb, 2021 - 15:05
Ciara McDonnell Tourism Ireland upset me personally the other day when I got a letter saying that I m not a tourist business.
Peter Franc Kelly, wedding maestro and presenter of Say Yes To The Dress Ireland is calling from the convent he bought two years ago in Rosscarbery, Co Cork. Intended to be a tourist destination opening guests up to the wonder of West Cork, Kelly has spent the last number of months renovating the property himself, as the wedding industry slowed to an almost halt thanks to Covid-19.