Abbey Court Hotel

Love, love, love GN Abbey Court Hotel! The staff, especially Jenny and Ray, are absolutely amazing......they could not do enough for us and really made our day even more special! Would 100% recommend this venue to any family or friends getting married.

We had a wonderful wedding in the Abbey court.

There are a lot of fantastic remarks to make about the Abbey Court, and we will address all of them below. In short: The Abbey Court in Nenagh made our dreams come true. We are both very particular, very perfectionist. We never thought it was possible, but the Abbey Court made it happen. We would have our wedding there again any day. Service was exceptional, food was unbelievable, decoration was divine, accommodation was perfect.
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Everything about our wedding was unusual. With me (the bride) having Afghan origins and living in Germany, and John being Irish, we had to combine three different cultures. In addition, our guests came from all over the world and each brought their own customs into the mix as well. We had a lot of requests that were uncommon, to put it lightly. Furthermore, John and I don't live in Ireland, so we had to organise everything from afar. We relied heavily on Ray Lynch, our ?wedding manager?, and his team (Rachel Farrell, Jenny, Michael, David, to name only a few), spending hours on the phone going through details, and exchanging countless emails. And nothing was a problem. Everything was possible. Because Ray and his team made it possible.
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The Abbey Court made us, and our guests feel very special, almost like royalty or celebrities. And that was not just our impression. Every time any of our guests talks about our wedding to us, they make a point of emphasising how amazing the people in the Abbey Court were. In fact, we all liked it so much, that we?re planning to visit the Abbey Court again at our anniversary, together with a bunch of our friends, who immediately said ?we?re coming with you!?. We can highly recommend the Abbey Court to any couple.
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Food:
Food and wine were exceptional, quality was great, and quantities were abundant. John and I have quite particular taste. We like good quality food that is a bit different, with a variety of spices and flavours, something that makes your taste buds dance. To make it more challenging, I have several food allergies and don't eat pork for religious reasons. For us, the Abbey Court changed their menu. Ray and David (the head chef) sent us ideas by email, we gave them feedback, they made some adjustments, and the menu was set. They even got in halal meat for the Muslim guests, certificate and all. When we tried the food at the food tasting, we couldn't believe how gorgeous it was! We didn't change a thing. And yes, it was just as gorgeous at the wedding, for all the guests, not just the top table. Some of our friends are foodies, and more than one said, the food at our wedding was the best they've had at any other wedding. One particularly food crazy friend, and the best man no less, said it was ?the best food he has ever eaten, not just at a wedding, ever anywhere?. No joke, that's what he said, and he meant it just as he said it. The wine was gorgeous, too. We didn't go for the house wine, because it didn't appeal to our personal preferences. Instead, we picked a white and a red wine off the menu, mid-range priced, and it was excellent, not just ?for the price?, it was a really good wine.
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Decoration:
Sometimes I think Ray can actually read minds. I tried (not very well, mind you) to describe what I had in my mind's eye, saying things like ?a bit like that, but not quite?, and very descriptive explanations like ?it should look really classy and elegant?. I remind you, I am incredibly picky and particular. Ray sent me a few pictures with examples, got in touch with the florist for me to know exactly what flowers I was using for my bouquet, and had the florist send through a few pictures with different suggestions. Ray really managed to understand what my vision for the room was, before it was fully formulated in my own head. The end result on the day was stunning. The decoration was perfect. The feeling in the room was exactly what I had envisioned. I don't know how Ray and Jenny, who is in charge of decorations, did that. But they did it. It was like a fairy tale, with incredible attention to detail. BTW, if you?re looking for a good florist, try Elizabeth Rose in Nenagh. It won't get any better than that, trust me.
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Accommodation:
Most of our guests travelled from different countries to our wedding in Nenagh, and therefore stayed for at least four nights. Some of our guests stayed in the adjoining lodges, which is great fun if you have groups. It was quite the challenge for John and me to organise the allocation of the lodges, and at times we lost track of the latest version of the room plan. But Rachel Farrell made sure everything was recorded properly and pointed out inconsistencies on more than one occasion. If it hadn't been for Rachel, the room allocation that we tried to organise might have ended up a mess. Thank you, Rachel! John and I had the Cantwell Suite, a stunning room that is perfect for the bride to get ready in on the morning of the wedding. It is very spacious, and you can take beautiful pictures in there. Our only regret: We never got around to using the jacuzzi!
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Service:
Imagine a five-star hotel, like in the movies, where the impossible is made possible. That's what you get in the Abbey Court, but without the pretension. We basically hijacked the Abbey Court for the entire time we were there. As mentioned above, ourselves and our guests were looked after very well. Anything they needed, the hotel provided it to our guests. In one lodge there was an issue with the water pressure, it was fixed in no time. Because we had a lot of people coming at different times, it was not easy to keep track of who had and had not picked up their key for the lodges. But Allison and her team at reception were on top of it and never lost their nerve, even when we were running around like headless chicken.
Reception was staffed 24 hours a day, and even when the bar closed, Patrick from reception looked after us. Patrick, thank you for all the drinks you served us until the (not so) small hours of the morning. We sincerely hope we didn't get you into trouble!
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Staff:
There are many, many people who worked for us to make our dream wedding happen. We tried to remember all the names, but we?ll probably forget a few, and not know of even more people who worked behind the scenes. There was David, who cooked a meal for us that will be remembered by many people for a very long time. There was Jenny, who brought magic into the function room for us. There was Allison, who made sure all our guests had roofs over their heads. There was the best G&T mixer in the bar, whose name escapes me, but who makes the best Gunpowder Gin with a particular tonic (don't worry, not spoiling your recipe!). There was Patrick, the night receptionist, who didn't send us to bed, even though it was well past curfew. There was Michael, who looked after us especially on the day after and the day after that, making sure I (the bride) don't forget to eat, bringing me a plate full of food. And, of course, there were Rachel Farrell and Ray Lynch, who helped us with the planning every step of the way, who were available whenever we needed them, responding to countless emails. And this is where we need to make a very big shout out for Ray, who was our main ?wedding manager?, and who is absolutely exceptional. My brother said about Ray, ?I first thought he's just being nice, because it's his job, but Ray actually is that nice for real!?. All the good things you have read about Ray are true, without exaggeration. We cannot imagine how we would have done it without Ray's help. His reassurance that everything would be fine and that we didn't need to worry, allowed us to organise our wedding from afar and not wonder, how things would be implemented on the scene. Through all the hours we spent planning our wedding, we really grew close. John and I can truly say, with Ray we have made a friend for life.

The Abbey Court Hotel were just amazing, especially Jennifer and Ray. From my very first interaction with them right through to the end of our special weekend. They were so professional, accommodating, kind and took a genuine interest in both me and my husband. I always felt like a valued customer, and my requests and needs were being listened to and provided for. They made our weekend very special, enjoyable and stress free and I cannot recommend them and thank them enough.

We got married here on the 9th June 2018. After viewing a few different venues we decided that the Abbey Court Hotel was where we wanted to have our wedding reception for a number of reasons. They have a broad range of wedding packages to suit all ?pockets?.
Our first meeting was with Jenny and she was so agreeable with our every request. She ensured us that she would be with us every step of the way and indeed she was. Nothing was any bother to her. The staff were all very helpful and professional. Our wedding day was the most memorable day of our lives and this was definitely helped by all of the staff in the Abbey Court Hotel. The hotel looked after booking the car from the church and also all the fairy lights, table plan, centre pieces etc in the reception hall and there was no extra costs or hidden charges. On the day we were greeted by Ray and Jenny at the main door and they looked after our every need and Ray explained everything so thoroughly to us which helped keep us chilled and relaxed. We got some fantastic pictures around the hotel as they have a well manicured garden with beautiful blooming rose beds in June and the weather this Summer was very sunny so we got a great day weather wise. The reception food was excellent and plentiful. Prosecco and bottles of beer were also on hand. The food for the sit down meal was beautifully cooked and presented. We went for the top menu which was still good value and we didn't regret it. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting about how gorgeous the food was, even the following morning at the breakfast, people were still commenting how nice the food was and how well it was presented. The service from every single member of staff we dealt with was top class. We had the most incredible day of our lives and we want to say a massive thank you to Jenny, Ray and everyone at the Abbey Court Hotel. We d highly recommend the Abbey Court hotel as a top wedding venue.

Jenny and Ray went above and beyond for us on every aspect from planning to the day itself. The hotel is a beautiful setting with brilliant facilities for overnight guests. Jenny and Ray gave us great advice and made sure we enjoyed the day. It was a great experience dealing with all staff at the Abbey Court Hotel. We can't recommend them enough. Thank you Ray, Jenny and all the staff of the Abbey Court Hotel.
Julia and Thomas

Cannot speak highly enough about the staff, managers and hotel. Literally received 5 star treatment from the time we first contacted the hotel to the end of our wedding weekend. Their attention to detail is next to none and the food was amazing! Would recommend it to anyone who is engaged!

The abbey court were friendly and professional to deal with.

From the planning to the big day we really couldn't have asked for more. We didn't spend much time in Ireland prior to the wedding as we live in the UK but not once did we feel like things weren't going to plan. A huge thank you to Ray and Eileen for making the day so perfect, we felt completely comfortable with the staff and surroundings and our memories will never be forgotten. If you are brave enough to tie the knot (is it worth it?.. of course it is!) I don't think you'll find a more perfect setting to be married. Thank you so much to the Abbey Court for making our day so special.

To All the Staff and Management at the Abbey Court Hotel with a special mention to Ray, Eileen and Breda, we cannot Thank You enough for helping to make our day everything we dreamed of and more.
From the first visit to the Abbey Court Hotel to the morning after our Wedding we were made to feel welcomed and special and always greeted with a smile. All our queries and requests were dealt with quickly and professionally and with a great deal of patience! When you are planning one of the most important days of your lives attention to detail, attentiveness and support is what you require and that is exactly what we received. Ray was with us throughout the day with everything we required at hand - it's almost like he can read your mind!! And Breda was with us during the meal to ensure everything was running smoothly - which it was. Our Wedding had just short of 270 guest and each person we have spoken to since has complimented the Hotel Staff, Food (compliments to the Chef and all the Kitchen Staff) and Accommodation - we could not be happier that we chose the Abbey Court Hotel to host our Wedding Party.
The management and Staff at the Abbey Court Hotel are a credit to both the Hotel and Wedding Industry.
A huge Thank You to everyone xxx

The Abbey Court Hotel made our day so unique and special. I could not say one bad word about the venue and service. The staff, especially Eileen and Ray were amazing. They catered for our every need. Absolutely nothing was a problem for them. The value for money was superior to any other venue we looked at. The food was amazing. I would rate our overall experience as 5/5. I would highly recommend the Abbey Court Hotel to any future MR and MRS to be as a wedding venue. Love ?ine and Mark

I couldn't recommend this hotel enough, the service we received was flawless from the start to finish, leading up to the big day the wedding coordinator was so reassuring and on the day itself Ray the manager was beyond amazing he made everything run so smooth, I regularly go back to the hotel for events or dinner and have never had a bad experience, a beautiful place!

To Ray, Imelda and all the Staff, Thank you so much for giving us the most wonderful day last April. Everything and everyone was outstanding on the day and the scones, the meal and all the staff are still receiving compliments from family and friends 9especially the vegetarian choices!!) Thank you so much

Joanne, Ray and Co, A sincere thank you, for all for helping to make our wedding day a fantastic one. Excellent Service?. Excellent Food ?A credit to you all

We had our wedding function in your hotel on Feb 16. We want to compliment the hotel on providing us with a fantastic day/night everything was perfect. We have had great feedback from many of our guests who had a wonderful day (many of the guests who travelled could not get over the standard of service or the quality of the food). This of course would not be possible without your staff who made the day, Imelda in the run up to the wedding was so accommodating and efficient and made my job as the groom fairly hassle free. On the day Breda Sheperd in the dining room/John O'Gorman in the bar and David Hogan as night manager all went out of their way to make things run smoothly. Of course then you have Ray who is just so truely outstanding at his job and ensured everything was in place for us to have a wonderful day. As somebody who has a business in the town it is great to have the Abbey Court going so well in these difficult times as it vitally important to the continued development of Nenagh. So again we would lke to thank you and your staff for a wonderful day.

A big thank you to Imelda and all the staff of the hotel for looking after us so well on our wedding day on Sept 27th - both before the big day and the day itself. Our guests were so complimentary of the food and the level of service. We had a fabulous day! The Guinness and onion soup went down a storm by the way!! Thanks again for all your help in planning and coordinating. It made all the difference and its truly appreciated.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to you for all your help in the run up to our wedding and the fantastic service on the day and especially in relation to the beautiful meal. We commend the professionalism of the chefs and waiting staff in particular. People are still raving about the meal! We look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future. Many thanks and best wishes.