Wedding Testimonial
Karen and Alan 14th September 2024
Chloe was amazing throughout; from the time we booked the venue to the day of our wedding she was always at hand for anything we needed. The ceremony was beautiful and intimate. The shearwater went above and beyond to provide the perfect atmosphere, and all our guests praised everything.
Niamh & Aaron 17th August 2024
From the moment we went to meet Chloe, we knew tThe Shearwater was the venue for us - nothing was too much hassle! Chloe was so easy to deal with and nade the Wedding Planning seem so easy! I highly recommend her and the team in the Shearwater - the food and service on the day was exceptional! Thank you for making our day so enjoyable!
Aine & Conor 26th July 2024
We got married on July 26th 2024 and it was the most amazing day . The attention to detail from Chloe and the team in the shearwater was amazing . The service was fantastic and the staff were so friendly. Chloe was a gem from start to finish, we were so blessed to have her as our wedding coordinator she really is 5 star, nothing was too much to ask for she really went above and beyond. The hotel itself is stunning 😍
We could not recommend The Shearwater enough for it’s modern interior and amazing staff .
Áine & Conor Moloney x
Rachel & Paddy 5th July 2024
We had our Wedding reception at The Shearwater Hotel & Spa on the 5th of July 2024. Where to even start? It was evertything we could have dreamed of and more. The staff were absolutely fantastic and nothing was too much hassle for them. The food was one of the highligts of the day - from the arrivals to the main meal the food was outstanding. Our guests are still talking about it to this day. As for the Wedding coordinator Chloe, she is absolutley amazing at her job. From day one. she was so kind, helpful and really put her all into giving us the best day possible. We cannot thank her enough. She had great ideas for us, nothing was too much trouble for her. It masde what could have been a stressful run up to the Wedding a seamlesss and enjoyable one. The hotel itself is gorgeous, so spacious and the decor is gorgous too.I could go on all day about having your Wedding here, let this be your sign to book it. You will not regret it.
Michelle & Paul 6th July 2024
Hi Chloe. We want to thank you and the team at Shearwater for providing us with the best service from start to finish. From the day we arrived to view the hotel, we knew the Shearwater was the hotel for us. Everything was perfect on the day and all our guests were very impressed. The food was fabulous, and our guests are still talking about it. Thanks for everything. Mr. And Mrs. Freeley
Mary & John Brown 28th June 2024
Myself and John would like to express our heartfelt thanks in making our wedding day so special, everything was perfect, thanks soo much to you and the staff of the Shearwater Hotel for everything on the day, everyone had a ball, and the rooms were so beautiful also!
Thanks again and we’ll definitely see you soon for another stay because we loved it that much!
Mary & John Browne
Naomi & Mark 7th June 2024
Everything from start to finish was perfect! Chloe the wedding coordinator couldn’t do enough for us, food was fabulous also!! Can’t recommend them enough!
Kiera & Nathan 9th May 2024
"Chloe we honestly can’t thank you enough for everything you did for us with the build up to the wedding and the day of! We are forever grateful for you for helping to make our day so magical and everything we could have ever dreamed of!"
Shona & Darragh 4th May 2024
We had the most amazing wedding in the Shearwater. Chloe was easily contactable and very responsive with any queries in the lead up to the day! On the day itself she was present. All staff throughout our experience were fantastic and most helpful with everything! The venue was perfect, decor was provided by the hotel, which was great, one less thing to worry about! The day itself went so smoothly. The meal was fantastic, guests are still talking about the food! Plenty of staff to man the bar. We would highly recommend Chloe and her team at the Shearwater to host your special day!
Shaunagh & Jamie 3rd May 2024
We couldn’t recommend the Shearwater Hotel enough to anyone who may be considering having their wedding there. Chloe was a dream to deal with during the whole wedding planning, and the bar and wait staff on the day were excellent. The food was out of this world and we are still receiving compliments about it. Thank you Chloe & team for the best day imaginable!
Niamh & Mark 9th February 2024
Chloe, on behalf of myself and Mark we just want to say a massive massive thank you to you and everyone that was working last Friday. We could not fault a single thing , everyone is talking about how good the service was and amazed they all got hot dinners with the crowd. Everything ran according to plan and the couples that were there that have their weddings booked are also so impressed. Everything from food , to service to the presentation of the ballroom and the lobby area was absolutely top class. We can not thank you enough , ye really made our day a day to remember.
Will you pass on our regards to chefs , waiters and the manager who took over after you he was also excellent.
Niamh and Mark. X
Annette & Jason 2nd February 2024
I have been meaning to get on to u to extend the biggest “thank you “to you and all the amazing staff for the absolute best day ever. Everything was perfect 🤩and you have been a pleasure to deal with, u went above and beyond.
The feedback we got all weekend from our friends and family was an absolute reflection on you and your team “the food was amazing” &” everyone is so friendly” they went on and on. So again, thank u xx
You made this big daunting day end up being one of the best ❤️
Michelle & Stephen 1st December 2023
Just wanted to say thank you so so so so much for last Friday ❤️
We had the best day ever........ maybe even too good a time 🤣🍺🥂.
Everything was absolutely perfect. Everyone is still raving about the food and how beautiful the hotel was 💕
We can't thank you enough for all your help up to our big day and for making everything run so smoothly on Friday xxx
Nazreen & Padraic 3rd of November 2023
As soon as we arrived at the Shearwater, we were very impressed with the hotel. Chloe is fantastic - she's knowledgeable, attentive, and hardworking. She was also very helpful throughout the process and made everything easy for us. On our wedding day, Chloe and the team made sure that everything went smoothly. The food was very important for us, and it was divine! All our guests were very complimentary of the service, food, and the hotel. We are thrilled to have chosen the Shearwater as our wedding reception venue. It was a wonderful reception, and we have all the staff to thank for making it amazing!
Emma & Gary 15th of September 2023
"We would like to thank you and staff for our wonderful wedding in the Shearwater Hotel. From the first meeting with you until the day, a year later, you went above and beyond our expectations, you left no stone unturned in making our day exactly what we dreamed of. Our guests couldn't speak highly enough of every aspect of the day, from ceremony to the reception to food. As for the aesthetics of the hotel on the day, we were blown away. It really topped off the whole day for us and we can do nothing but whole heartedly thank you and the staff for making a day we will never forget.
Gary & Emma"
Eimear & Shane 1st of September 2023
Myself and Shane had our wedding with you on 1st September 2023 and we just wanted to say a huge thank you to Chloe and all the staff at the Shearwater Hotel. We had a fantastic, unforgettable day and you guided us through it effortlessly. We knew we had chosen a great venue but each and every one of your team absolutely exceeded any expectations we might have had. From arrival, to check out, we enjoyed every second. The service and food on the day was amazing. Our guests were so complimentary of everything in the hotel, particularly the food, which was very important to us, so big thank you to everyone. We wouldn't have been able to have the day we had without the team at the Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe. We can't thank you enough, it was amazing.
Shane and Eimear
Laura & Martin 11th of August 2023
We had our Ceremony and Wedding Reception at The Shearwater Hotel on the 11th of August 2023, from the day we looked at the hotel we knew we would get married there. I have to say the staff were great.
Chloe was great at her job always there for any questions I had and made organising the day that bit easier, only an email or phone call away. The food was fab we still get compliments about it being the best food people have had at a wedding.
Laura and Martin Cummins
Bernie & Graeme 18th of August 2023
On 18th August 2023, we got married in The Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe,
Chloe Kelly was instrumental in making our day the most special day we could have asked for.
In the months, weeks and days leading up to the day, Chloe was always on hand to help with advice and information or just a listening ear to help any little hiccup we may have faced.
===Chloe was professional, organised and very reliable in every aspect of our wedding.
==Chloes attention to detail and creative suggestions enabled us to have a perfect wedding day.
On the day of our wedding everything flowed so smoothly under Chloe's direction and efficiency, and she had ensured the ceremony and function rooms were beautifully presented and decorated.
Chloe and her team were constantly checking that everything was alright for us throughout the day and night and any requests that we did have were met with enthusiastic offers of help.
The hotel, the staff, the service, the food were all amazing and Chloe went above and beyond her role to ensure we had a fantastic day.
Thank you so very much.
Graeme and Bernie Bush
Denise & Adrian 19th of August 2023
I must say everyone as well as myself loved having our wedding in the Shearwater, every little detail was amazing.
The food and service are still being talked about nearly 4 weeks later,
Thank you for all your help, we really appreciate it xx
Stacey & Simon 12th of August 2023
Chloe,
I would like to thank you for everything you have done on the run up to the wedding. You really made us feel relaxed and settled the nerves. You are an amazing lady. All the staff are very good a professional at their jobs.
Sharon & Noel 22nd of July 2023
Chloe and the Shearwater Team,
Noel and I just want to thank you for everything you have done for us on the lead up to our wedding day and on the day itself.
From the moment we walked into The Shearwater to view it as a possible venue for our wedding reception, we knew it was "our hotel". The decor, the welcome from Chloe and all the staff, the service and the sheer class was exactly what we were looking for on our wedding day.
Chloe was super-efficient and organised in the planning of all aspects of the wedding. Offering advice and helping us out when needed, we really appreciated that.
Thanks to all the staff throughout the process of planning our wedding right up until the day of our wedding. Every time we visited the Shearwater from the moment we booked our wedding date, we were treated like royalty by Chloe and all the staff.
The day of the wedding ran so smoothly, greeted by Chloe and a colleague at the front door and right throughout the day, constant checks from Chloe and the team to see was everything okay. Our guests raved about how amazing the service was and how delicious the food was. They are still talking about that 10 weeks later. We cannot thank you Chloe enough and all the team at the Shearwater for the best day of our lives.
We look forward to many visits to The Shearwater as a married couple and as a family.
Thanks again, Sharon and Noel x
Joan & Julien 23rd June 2023
Chloe, I just want to thank you so much for everything for our wedding. Everything went like clockwork from our first chat right through to Saturday. You were amazing to deal with.
The food was fabulous, and we only got compliments.
There was a great vibe in the room all evening right through to the lobby in the early morning.
Ruth & Damien 17th June 2023
Chloe thank you so so much for the fantastic service since we met in January and for a brilliant weekend in the shearwater.
Us two and all our guest were looked after to the last. Our families and friends were all raving about the hotel, the meals, the staff. It was absolutely brilliant and we can’t thank you enough.
We really appreciated everyone’s flexibility regarding time on the day as we know it ran late on our side. It made it all much easier!!
Thanks again
Ruth & Damien
Averil & Patrick 2nd June 2023
We cannot thank the Staff enough at the Shearwater especially Chloe!
The Hotel was just amazing to deal with, they delivered in all aspects of our wedding and down to every detail was met. The feedback from our Friends and Family was simply amazing!
Don't even think about booking put your trust in them and just book.
Thank you all,
The Kelly's xx
Leona & Ryan 27th May 2023
Myself and Ryan are so delighted we had our wedding reception at the shearwater and we were both treated like a king and queen the whole weekend and we couldn't have asked for anything more ye are all absolutely amazing.
Many Thanks,
Mr and Mrs Hills
Orla & David 5th May 2023
Chloe, and all the staff at the shearwater hotel, thanks you all so much for everything you done for our wedding day! From booking the wedding right up to the day nothing was too much trouble. Everybody enjoyed themselves and the food was fantastic!! The ballroom looked amazing!
Chloe is extremely helpful! She is so relaxed and understanding and really helps to add your own personal touch for your big day!
We cannot thank you all enough!!
Orla & David
Susanne & Patrick 25th March 2023
"We recently had our wedding at the Shearwater hotel Ballinasloe. From the initial booking to our big day the customer service was excellent. Chloe in particular made us feel at ease and made the whole process so easy and stress free😃 the food and service was topclass. We couldn't have asked for more😃 thanks so much to the whole team at the Shearwater hotel for making our day so special. "
Linda & Garry Conneelly 10th March 2023
From the first email we sent to the Shearwater up until our wedding day, we couldn’t fault any of it. From the price to the food to the support from Chloe was exceptional. Chloe was so easy to deal with and professional in every way. Everything seemed so easy and anytime we needed to find out something, there was never an issue and always a quick response. We got a fantastic package and great value for money. On the day of our wedding, we didn’t have to think of anything. Chloe had everything organised. We are two weeks married today and people are still taking about the venue and the food. The rump steak beef in particular. A lovely relaxed environment enjoyed by everyone. We highly recommend the Shearwater.
Cathy & Kieran 31st December 2022
We wanted to write a few words to thank The Shearwater Hotel and it's amazing staff for our wedding day and our day two.
We had the most incredible experience having our wedding reception and our day two at The Shearwater. From the first day of planning to the weekend of our wedding, Estella and Chloe were not only so kind but also brilliant at their job. My husband and I live in Australia and there was never a time we felt we could not pick up the phone to call the wedding coordinators or send an email to the hotel staff. All the staff of The Shearwater went above and beyond to make our day and our day two unforgettable, providing invaluable guidance and support throughout the planning process and service through ever moment of our wedding weekend.
The hotel itself had a relaxed and beautiful ambiance, with beautiful Christmas decorations which set the perfect backdrop for our special day. The food was exceptional, and the service provided was excellent.
We couldn't have asked for a better venue, and I would recommend having your wedding at The Shearwater to anyone.
Thank you to all the staff and The Shearwater for creating lasting memories and making our wedding reception and day two truly exceptional.
Cathy and Kieran Flatley xx
Sandra & Kevin 10th December 2022
“Hi Chloe,
Thank you and all the staff so much for our fantastic wedding, everything was just perfect, everyone loved the food. We are so glad we chose shearwater for our wedding; we really couldn`t fault anything"
P.J. & Trish The 9th of September 2022
“We just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your help and advice around the build up to our wedding and all your help on the day itself.
You made sure everything ran so smoothly and we had a brilliant time from the moment we arrived in the hotel.
All of our guests had a great time and were all so impressed with everything at the hotel.
Thank you so much to yourself and all the staff at the hotel for making it an unforgettable day for us”
Carmel & Patrick 16th September 2022
"Just want to say a huge thank you to you and all the staff at the Shearwater Hotel 💞, you went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special xxx
All our guests are still talking about the hotel and how beautiful it is ❤️, a few have even talked about booking a weekend away, the food was just exceptional on the day, was highly complimented for its flavour and was commented on by most that was one of the best wedding meals ever had at wedding......
The staff were all so accommodating and friendly on the day ❤️ the floor staff in the function room are a credit to you and your organisational skills 🥰🥰
A special thank you for the beautiful sambos in the resident’s bar, they were devoted, especially by me 😉😉🤣, it was a lovely and unexpected touch and both myself n paddy are very grateful xxx"
Shane & Rebecca 2nd September 2022
"The shearwater was an amazing venue for our wedding! They went above and beyond for us in every aspect! We would like to thank Chloe, Estella and Ruth for everything over the past 2 years of planning! The staff was amazing with not only us but with all our guests and couldn’t do enough to help. The food was fabulous and everyone was commenting on how amazing the ballroom was and also the bedrooms. We would recommend the shearwater to any other couple for their wedding reception"
Teddy & Sharon 26th August 2022
We celebrated our wedding in the Shearwater Hotel on August 26th. Chloe, Estella and team went above and beyond for us. From start to finish, there's nothing we would change about our day. Our guests are still talking about the fabulous food and good, quick bar service. Chloe spent the day making sure we were both happy with how the day was going, which really meant a lot to us. It really was our perfect day and the staff at the Shearwater played a huge part in that. Thank you all so much.
Sharon & Teddy
Bernadette & John 20th August 2022
This Hotel is just amazing, not one fault, from the minute we went to look at it as a venue for our big day to the day after wedding, all the staff were so professional and helpful, alway prompt in replying to emails. Chloe and team took the stress out of the planning. Our guests are still talking about the food, the service, especially how quick the meal was served. We will definitely back to his hotel more often, for dinner, a spa, a concert or just a family gathering, ideal place, so central to loads of places. The reception is fab, nice and very relaxing.
Louise and Colm 12th August 2022
Colm and I just want to thank everyone at The Shearwater Hotel and Spa for making our wedding day so amazing! The day could not have been any better. The staff went above and beyond for us and we could not be anymore thankful. Everything was perfect down to the smallest detail and our guest are still talking about the day! A special thank you to Chloe who accommodated all of our ideas and vision for the day. I cannot speak highly enough about the whole experience.
Aoife & Niall Rigney 30th July 2022
We had the most fantastic day for our wedding in The Shearwater Hotel. From all of the lead up until even after the wedding, Chloe and all of the staff went above and beyond to make every moment special. Every detail, even the smallest was catered for. The food, décor and service were the best I have ever seen. Our guests still talk about how good the food was and how quickly it was served. The staff were so helpful and efficient. We stayed another two nights in the hotel as they made us feel so welcome and the time so special, we didn't want to leave but honeymoon was calling. Thank you so much Chloe, Ruth, Estella, John and all of the staff in The Shearwater Hotel. Our favourite hotel for any event. See you all again soon.
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Niamh & Michael Nash 22nd July 2022
We got married in the Shearwater Hotel last July, after several date changes due to covid.
Estella, Chloe and Ruth couldn't have been more helpful over the 3 years of planning. There were never any issues with changing dates and they were always there to help in any way they could and were so accommodating of any requests we had.
Everything was perfect on the day-the food and service was top class. All our guests have complemented the great service and food. All the staff were so helpful in the lead up to the wedding and on the day itself.
We would highly recommend the Shearwater Hotel to any couple.
Niamh & Micheál
Jodi & Shane 1st July 2022
As many couples had to postpone our wedding due to Covid, the shearwater was so accommodating in rescheduling our date. They kept the terms of our original contract which was much appreciated due to the current economic circumstances. Estella, Chloe and Averil kept us in the loop as to what needed to be done and a timeline of jobs to be completed to ensure the preparation went as smoothly as possible. All of our ideas were taken on board and nothing was disregarded or too much to ask. We found the hotel to be extremely child friendly. As we had two young daughters, they ensured we had a big enough bedroom, cots, kids’ clubs and reminded us about the swimming pool. The night before the wedding we had a beautiful meal with our families, a lot more people showed up than we had originally planned. John Harvey, the bar staff and the restaurant staff assured us that there would be no problem. The shearwater wedding team set up our memorial table, wedding favours and our kids’ area without any hesitation. The wedding day went extremely smoothly, Chloe and her team ensured the meal went as planned. (Even though we had to be rang to remind us to come back from the photos in Shannon bridge). The food was outstanding and everyone at the wedding really enjoyed it. The staff were professional, friendly and we really appreciated how flexible they were to us and our wedding party. Overall, the three nights we spent in the Shearwater Hotel was really enjoyable. From the greetings at reception, to the efficient bar service, the wedding coordination team and the restaurant staff we found everyone to be so friendly and flexible. We would have no reservations in recommending the Shearwater Hotel to friends and family for any event. A huge thank you again to all the Shearwater staff for making our day so special. We look forward to visiting the hotel soon
Andrea & Tom 11th June 2022
Hi Estella & Chloe,
Myself and Tom just want to say thank you so much for everything and also to all your staff who worked our wedding day, they were all so friendly and nothing was too much for them when guests and ourselves were asking for things. We couldn't have picked a nicer venue to celebrate our big day in. Everything inf in the hotel was perfect and everyone is still talking about how amazing the food was. So thanks again.
Best wishes
Andrea & Tom
Cliona & Stephen 16th April 2022
When I arrived at the hotel I was greeted by Ruth on the day and she made us feel that everything was under control. Exactly what you need for those wedding day nerves.
Our guests are still talking about how good the food was. Our menu went down a treat and this is due to high quality and effort put into the courses. It was so nice to sit and the top table and watch everyone enjoying themselves so much.
We would especially like to thank Estella who was always at the end of an email or telephone call. Estella made us feel at ease in the lead up to our wedding day. Also we have to mention Chloe who kindly looked after us on the day. She so carefully ensured we were ok throughout the day by checking in regularly and made sure everything ran smoothly. Even before she finished on the night Chloe came to me to ask if there was anything further we needed before she left.
We would highly recommend the Shearwater Hotel & Spa for your big day if you are thinking about it. We would struggle to find fault, I just wish the day didn’t go by so fast.
Best wishes, Cliona & Stephen
Shannen & Andrew 25th February 2022
I cannot thank all of the staff at the Shearwater Hotel & Spa, especially Estella. She responded to every question and need for help extremely quickly and helpful. The entire process of planning and preparing for our wedding was made a breeze and very enjoyable by the hotel.
We were not very knowledgeable with the planning and running of weddings and decisions we had to make and the hotel staff helped shed light on anything we needed making everything stress free from they great knowledge and experience with weddings! All staff was extremely friendly.
The day of the wedding you would think all staff were guests at the wedding they were so kind and helpful to everyone. The day went without a bump thanks to them all. Our guests were all taken back by the beauty of the Hotel, rooms, staff, drinks and amazing food! I was trying to have a slightly "unusual", "untraditional" wedding and I feared it would be difficult bur definitely was not.
The Shearwater Hotel & Spa is my favourite hotel and we will continue to use the pool, bar, restaurant and B&B because of how amazing it all was and our children loves it too!!
Shannon & Andrew
Ciara & Kevin 18th February 2022
From the moment we viewed the Shearwater Hotel & Spa with Ruth (The GM) the service and professionalism from all her team was fantastic. Anything we inquired about was not a problem and anything we wished to have at our reception was followed through without an issue.
Communication with the hotel was brilliant and Estella was at the other end of the phone or email at any time, which was very reassuring when planning a wedding through a pandemic. Our Wedding Day was amazing from start to finish – from Décor, service, Food and accommodation.
We honestly could not recommend The Shearwater Hotel & Spa highly enough for a wedding reception, they gave us all we wanted and more and we would not hesitate in recommending it to family and friends in the future
Ciara & Kevin Murray
Monica and Winston
Anne Marie & Barry 5th June 2021
Barry & I would like to offer a testimonial for the Shearwater Hotel & Spa regarding our wedding.
From the first time we viewed and visited the Shearwater Hotel & Spa, we knew we wanted our wedding reception at this Hotel. The lay out of the Hotel is so perfect, a stunning lobby and ballroom but what makes it so ideal is the space and how seperate the Ballroom is from the rest of the Hotel. The Staff are amazing especially Estella and this was also one of the reasons that we booked the Hotel. Any request no matter how big or small was always addressed.
We would recommend anyone looking for a wedding Venue to choose the Shearwater Hotel & Spa, you will not be disappointed from location to facilities to service - everything is10/10,