Wedding Testimonial
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
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!"
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
Sarah & David 31st December 2021
We would like to Thank the Shearwater Hotel & Spa for everything over the past few months in the lead up to our Wedding. A Special Mention to Estella for all of your help and support. We really appreciate it, you and the team at the Shearwater Hotel & Spa were so amazing and everything was perfect from the start to finish. Everyone complemented the service, drinks reception and of course the meal. Thank you so much for making our day so nice ❤️😊😊. We would highly recommend the Shearwater Hotel & Spa as a wedding venue.
Sarah & David
Carmel & Robert 30th December 2021
On the 30th December 2021, Robert and I had our beautiful wedding in the Shearwater Hotel & Spa. We’d like to thank Estella and all the team from the Shearwater Hotel & Spa for this lovely venue and for being so helpful all through the planning for the wedding but especially during the changes in restrictions.
They really went above and beyond to make this our special day. Their support and guidance really kept us at ease during the lead up to the wedding. The food was fabulous and all the guests were very complimentary of the food and service. Thank you all so much for making our day so special.❤️😊😊
Carmel & Robert
Sharon & Donal - Wedding 20th November 2021
We had our Wedding in the Shearwater Hotel & Spa on the 20th November 2021. We found the experience to amazing from the moment of booking . It is a Beautiful hotel for a wedding friendly and approachable staff Who are very easy to deal with. We had a beautiful day and all our guest had only good things to say about the Hotel, Food, service and the overall day. Thank you Shearwater Hotel & Spa
Sharon & Donal
Nicole & Wade 19th November 2021
We had our Wedding in the Shearwater Hotel & Spa on the 19th November 2021. The Shearwater Hotel and it's staff were excellent and we had the most amazing day. Everyone we encountered throughout our wedding journey were very pleasant to deal with especially Estella. We would highly recommend this Hotel to anyone as their wedding Venue. The Food and service was superb.
Nicole & Wade
Rachael & Keith 30th October 2021
We had our wedding at the Shearwater Hotel and Spa on the 30th October 2021. It was the most amazing day ever. We cannot thank the Saff at the Shearwater Hotel & Spa as they went above and beyond for us. Our guests are still talking about how nice and good the food was. They couldn’t have done more for us.
I would 100% recommend The Shearwater Hotel & Spa for a wedding. A big thank you to Estella our wedding co-ordinator she was so good to us.
Rachael & Keith
Olive & Enda 22nd October 2021
"We just wanted to write and say Thank The Shearwater Hotel & Spa so much for all the work you put into our wedding. The whole day went so well and really, I couldn’t have asked for a better day! We’ve had so many people commenting on how amazing the Ceremony Room looked and the professionalism of the staff. It was really nice to arrive at the Hotel and instantly feel like everything was under control, even when things were so up in the air with the restrictions in place.
Estella and all the team especially made me feel at ease, answered all calls, even reminding me of the small details that I had forgotten, last minute changes and requests were dealt with without hesitation, everything was no trouble and handled in a professional manner. People have also been saying how good all the food was – which it was! So many people have said it has either been the best wedding they have ever been to or that the food has been the best they’ve ever had at a wedding. It was so nice to stand back for a moment in the evening and see everyone enjoying themselves so much." We would have no hesitations in recommending the Shearwater Hotel & Spa for anyone who is looking for a wedding Venue in the future, I just wish the day didn’t go as fast’
Tracey & Cathal 25th September 2021
We can’t thank the Management and Staff of the Shearwater Hotel & Spa enough where we celebrated our wedding day on the 25th September.
A special thanks to Estella our Wedding Co-Ordinator who was so easy to deal with and answered any queries we had in the lead up to our big day. Also, a huge thanks to Ruth, Chloe and John who ensured our special day ran smoothly. Where do I start with the food, it was absolutely amazing, the number of guests who complimented the food and Hotel itself speaks volumes for this property.
We would highly recommend the Shearwater Hotel & Spa to any couple who is looking for a fabulous venue for their wedding.
Tracey & Cathal Melia
Lesley & Keith 11th September 2021
We had our wedding in the Shearwater hotel & Spa on the 11th September and it was amazing from start to finish. Throughout this hole pandemic they have been so accommodating and really put us at ease.
Estella was our wedding co-ordinator really went above and beyond for us with anything we needed. Chloe and Ruth also who made sure everything went perfectly on the day. The food was amazing and all our guests taught so too.
I can’t recommend the Shearwater Hotel & Spa enough it is a beautiful Hotel with a great team. Our day was perfect and can we give a shout out to John the bar manager,
Thanks for everything Lesley & Keith
Sinead & Aidan 4th September 2021
We can’t thank Estella and all the staff at the Shearwater Hotel & Spa enough for our wedding day.
We had our big day there on 4th September 2021 and everything went so smoothly from start to finish. The months leading up to them Estella was so helpful and answered all my covid worried emails and anything else. They were very accommodating in term of room check out too and made me feel very relaxed.
The Ballroom and reception area were amazing and everyone said the layout was gorgeous and the food was amazing. We would highly recommend the Shearwater Hotel & Spa if you want your wedding to be that extra special.
Thank you all so much - Sinead & Aidan
Ruth & Kevin 3rd September 2021
We had our Wedding in the Shearwater Hotel & Spa on the 3rd September . We would firstly like to offer a huge thank you to Estella - It has been so lovely to work with her on planning our big day, she has been so so helpful and made it such an ease. We know you’ve been up to your eyeballs with weddings galore, but she helped make our day so very special and exactly what we could have hoped for so thank you! She is brilliant at what you do and so lovely and professional to deal with, so keep up the good work.
We would also like to express a huge Thank You to the hotel staff, everything was just perfect on the day. Ruth and Chloe were just brilliant along with all the other staff, our guests were so impressed with the hotel and service. Many of them had never been to the Shearwater Hotel & Spa before and they were just blown away! My Husbands Family and friends from Mayo have rebooked other dates with the Hotel.
The food was just sensational, couldn’t fault a single thing. Our guests and ourselves were just so impressed by the high-quality meal we received and Kevin’s neighbours and friends are still raving about the beef!
And Thanks to John behind the bar keeping our glasses full.- Amazing Day and Night . ❤️❤️
Ruth & Kevin
Sinead & Michael 26th August 2021
A huge thank you to you and the team for our special day on 26th August. I have to say with all the uncertainty at the time your positive approach to it encouraged me to go ahead with the day and I have absolutely no regrets!
The whole team went above and beyond with a special thanks to the manager on the day as well as the bar manager too. Everything ran so smoothly and I know that was all down to their expertise!!
All our guests along with ourselves where full of praise for the set up, staff and of course the delicious food!
Thanks again for making it such a stress free and enjoyable day x
Sinead and Michael
Fruzsina & Norbert 13th August 2021
Norbert & I had our wedding in the Shearwater Hotel & Spa on the 13th August 2021 and we had an amazing day and evening. We had a civil ceremony in the hotel and the property looked amazing and all our Family / Friends were overwhelmed by the whole day.
We couldn't recommend the Shearwater Hotel & Spa enough! All our needs were met and everything we needed was catered for !
The Team were always on hand to support us and the food was delicious.
Fruzsina & Norbert
Niamh & Michael 6th August 2021
We had our wedding the 06th August 2021 having in the the Shearwater Hotel & Spa. The day we went to view the hotel back in February 2019 we knew it was the one for us. From the moment you walk into the hotel it is just fabulous, your are met with the most amazing chandelier in the center of reception, the Marina bar was beautifully laid out for our guests and the walk down to the ballroom was just so beautifully decorated all along the way, as for the ballroom it was just absolutely stunning, no corners cut it looked amazing.
I don't know what I can say to do the staff justice! They were just absolutely amazing on the day and lead up to the day, there were a lot of complications and uncertainty due to Covid and changing restrictions but Estella could not have done enough to accommodate us no matter what hurdle was thrown at us, she was always on the end of an email or the phone whenever needed to reassure us and guide us though things.
The reception staff were so helpful with any queries we had in relation to rooms and bookings and were just so nice in general. Ruth looked after us on the night and ensured everything ran smoothly with service, the serving staff were so nice and the meal was served seamlessly, guests even commented to us they couldn't believe the service, there was no skimping on staff for the night, no one wanted for anything. John who looked after things in the bar was just brilliant, himself and the rest of the staff looked after us and our guests so well.
The food was just out of this world, people were taking about it for days it was absolutely delicious and that is an understatement, the beef was a MASSIVE talking point.
We genuinely cannot thank Estella and all the staff of the Shearwater Hotel &Spa enough, each and everyone we came into contact with were so helpful, friendly & accommodating they made the build up to the day so easy and they made the day itself run seamlessly from start to finish. We are genuinely delighted we choose the Shearwater Hotel & Spa and would 100% recommend it to any other couples who are looking for the perfect venue. ❤️❤️
Alisha & Aidan 5th August 2021
Honestly, I don't know where to start to try and explain how happy we were with The Shearwater Hotel & Spa as our Wedding Venue, and with our wedding day overall.
From the first day we set foot in the hotel to have a look around, we knew it was the place for us. Everyone was so helpful and accommodating, especially with 2 date changes due to covid!
We were so anxious in the few weeks up to the 5th of August, wondering what kind of numbers etc we'd have, but lucky enough we got 100 guests, and everyone had a great day! The food, there isn’t enough words to describe how outstanding the food was from start to finish. Everyone especially raved about the beef!
John the barman also was fantastic, he was outstanding at his job, and everything ran so smoothly.
Estella, thank you so so much again for everything, you've made it all so much easier than we thought it'd be! We're already looking forward to going back to the hotel very soon for a visit.
Alisha and Aidan Mannion. ❤
Monica & Winston 23rd July 2021
We decided to go ahead with our original date with the Shearwater Hotel and Spa and we are so glad that we did. We cannot recommend this hotel enough. The reassurance they offered us during such an unpredictable time was amazing. They made us feel so at ease and made it feel as much like a "normal" wedding as possible during this pandemic. Winston, myself and our guests had such an amazing day and was everything we had hoped for.
From the first time we viewed the venue we knew it was where we wanted to have our wedding. The staff were always so friendly and helpful with everything. The food was out of this world. Our guests are continually telling us how amazing the food and service was. The staff went out if their way to make us feel so important and make the day flow continuously.
The Wedding suite is just unbelievable such an amazing experience. We would happily move into the suite if we could! Our ballroom was private which was amazing. We had all our own facilities in the one area. The patio area is a lovely big area where we spent most of our day and evening as it was such a lovely day for our wedding.
We are so delighted we decided to go with the Spearwater Hotel and Spa as it is just such a beautiful venue with such professional, hard working, welcoming, and committed staff. We couldn't ask for more and we cannot wait to spend our Anniversary and many more occasions in the hotel. Everything was amazing and we cannot thank Estella and all the staff enough for making our wedding day so special and out of this world.
Monica and Winston
Lisa & Robbie 24th July 2021
We had our wedding day in the shearwater Hotel and Spa on the 24th of July 2021 after one postponement due to Covid 19. We cannot recommend the hotel and staff team enough! The work and organisation put into the day was second to none which made our day the best we could have wished for!
From our first viewing of the property to the food tasting and the day itself we were always well cared for and felt we were so important. We are still getting complimented on the food and service received on the day!
The hotel itself is the ideal wedding venue. The ballroom area is self-contained and private with its own bathrooms, a gorgeous outdoor Patio area which allowed guests to relax stay together throughout the evening.
We cannot thank Estella and the staff team enough for making the day so special especially with all the restrictions they had to work with ! They made the day feel like our day instead of a Covid wedding xx
Lisa & Robbie
Emma & Gary 16th July 2021
We had our wedding on the 16th July 2021. We would like to extend a special thank you to Estella and Barry and their team for all their help with planning our day. They were very helpful and understanding with planning a wedding during Covid restrictions. They made sure Covid didn't take over our wedding which was great.
We had an amazing day and everything went off perfectly. The food and decor were amazing. It was on one of the hottest days of the year so was lovely to have the private Patio off the ballroom for our guests to sit out and relax.
Also a special mention to Chloe and Barry who were great on the day they were always around and checking in to see if we needed anything and if everything was OK for us.
Also to Johnny who ran the bar did a great job and it ran so smoothly
Emma & Gary
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,
Fiona & Damien Wedding Highlights 2019