Will not recommend unless you want to be MASSIVELY DISAPPOINTED. Entertainer did not turn up at my…read moredaughter's party today. I first contacted Paul one month before the party with no response, then received a text one week later from a guy named Niall. I confirmed all details with Niall, even extended the time to hire the venue and reached out to him again a few days before the party but received NO RESPONSE (I just presumed he was busy). Today at the party, I rang Niall as there's no sign of entertainer, only to be told that Niall is ON HOLIDAY and that a guy named Mick is the entertainer for the day. I asked for Mick's number, rang him and Mick had no idea that he should be at the party today. I have yet to receive written or verbal apologies from them, very unprofessional and very poor communication. I was prepared to spend nearly €300 on these lads, so please don't bother to waste your money on them, go to other entertainers that will definitely be able to deliver a good service.

awesome service. Great contact & an absolutely fantastic offering with the Mad Professor…read more All kids were totally enthralled with the very long & interactive show. Use these guys with confidence. Well worth the money.

I usually pop in here for a nosey to see if there is anything interesting on offer that would make…read morea nice present. And on the last two occasions it has been a success, hurrah! The products here are quality. They stock some fabulously luxurious individual greeting cards. They are tad expensive, but they are all handmade and almost probably each unique. So if you really want to impress, the cards in here will. The sales assistant seemed a bit miffed when she saw me waiting at the till though. She had the stop what she was doing to serve me... can you imagine.... ;)

Daintree is a really pretty shop that specializes in stationary. They have a wide variety of paper…read morein different colors, textures and weights, as well as complimentary accent papers and corresponding envelopes. Whether it's wedding or party invitations, birth announcements, or personal correspondence stationary, Daintree lets you order from their portfolio of popular designs, or you can custom design your own. Other accoutrements that can be customized are favor boxes, stickers and goodie bags. One thing that I really love about Daintree is its focus on DIY. No matter what your style, color scheme or theme is, Daintree has pretty much everything you will need to create beautiful stationary. From paper to ribbon to tools and advice, they've got it all covered. The one thing I would say that Daintree could improve upon is the range of their other items - such as notebooks, albums, streamers and other such gifty things. I think that if they had more of these things the store could attract a wider range of clientele other than brides-to-be and new moms. Still, I think what they've done in the space is pretty magical.

We attended a wedding here and enjoyed it very much. It's a good 3 star venue…read more We stayed a few days in their glamping pods too. They were cosy but it would be a different matter on a frosty winter day. Breakfast was included in the daily price paid for pod accommodation. The pods have little by way facilities within so bring a kettle with all the fixings - tea bags, coffee etc. The beds are low and near the floor. The shower and toilet block is a short walk away from the pods - the showers are fabulously hot. There's a whiff of sewage close by the block. Their WiFi is poor, especially at the pods, and yes I know it's a wedding venue and that we should put our phones away, but I'm afraid anything short of excellent WiFi as a minimum just isn't acceptable today especially given the price charged for accommodation and with guests choosing to stay on site essentially isolated for a few days as there's not much else to do around. Guests make paydays and they can decide for themselves to use or put their devices into limbo. The venue is deep in beautiful, quiet countryside close by the sea and on one bright morning we walked to the beach. In terms of food our wedding hosts didn't hold back on their choices - we had amuse bouche served in a barn and the little we had was excellent. While there was no shortage of food, rather the staff serving provided many plates of food to the tables around outside and as we sat at tables in the centre we did not get much food to eat. The servers even provided hors d'œuvre to the staff serving the tea/coffee/biscuits. We saw tables of eight with 5/6 plates of food yet our table of eight and some others around us got two plates. Most folks had high praise for the main wedding meal served in another barn but I'm afraid I was disappointed by the sirloin steak main I'd chosen. I got the impression that the meat was sous vide or similar cooked and finished off by frying. My meat was over cooked, didn't taste good and I did not enjoy it or any other lukewarm food on the main plate. I would not pay for this meal had it been put before me in a restaurant. The music was varied and performed over different on site venues and days and all of it was fabulous. Bar prices are quite high and there are no speciality or real ale beers. They have a captive audience and take full benefit from this. The morning breakfasts are missable minimal effort as juice/cereal/butter/toast/jam/tea/fairly ok coffee.

I always prefer calling a local florist directly when I need to order flowers long distance. We…read morelive in California and had to order a sympathy arrangement for a funeral in Ireland. We found Southgate Florist's website and placed an online order. Within the hour, Virginia (I presume the owner) replied via email (at 10pm her time, afternoon for us!). She was familiar with the undertaker, church etc and took care of everything, she also emailed a photo of the arrangement. My sister in law, who attended the service, said the arrangement was gorgeous (she is a horticulturalist). Highly recommend Southgate Florist in Drogheda, they provide professional prompt service and beautiful floral arrangements at reasonable prices.

Thanks to staff at Southgate Florist. took my order smoothly and with great professionalism…read more Impressed

Here for a wedding. Nice venue. My room was $ €300.00…read more Absolutely tiny. There is no way 3 people could sleep comfortably in this room. The heat was incredibly stuffy despite opening all the windows. I did request a fan. As they do so many weddings and charge such high prices it would be a good idea to at least supply a decent iron not the ridiculous kow quality travel iron that is there. And remove some of the clutter so we could have room for our things. A room for 3 should have more hangers. The breakfast was soooo disappointing and the service very skiw despite an empty dining room. The pancakes tasted bland and of nothing. The Irish breakfast was awful and the only items of good quality were the eggs, sausage, fresh apple and fresh orange juice. I would absolutely never stay here again. The wedding room itself was great for a small intimate wedding.

I cannot say a bad word about this place. It is absolutely stunning…read more I have been here for a wedding previously and loved it. The environment is gorgeous, staff are incredible and the good was great. About a year ago I took my boyfriend here to check out a potential wedding spot for the future and he got down on one knee in the exact spot we were to be married in! Very romantic, such beautiful grounds! One year on and I'm back to book the wedding of my dreams here. Sarah, our wedding coordinator is brilliant! She's super lovely and really listened to what we both really want from our day. I then decided to try the lunch menu which was amazing value at 22e for a three course. Starters: get the stationhouse smokies!! To die for. The main course was good, but didn't blow me away. I had beef stroganoff for the first time. Really flavourful and a huge portion. The rest of my party went for Turkey breast and a steak. Happy all round. Unfortunately the dessert let them down. I had a double chocolate mousse. I guess I was spoilt at The Farm, but it didn't cut it. The apple pie was a safer bet. Brilliant value, brilliant staff, beautiful location. Not to be missed.

Our visit to Trim started out wonderfully. This hotel is right across from Trim Castle and…read morebeautiful walking trails. Our first night was pleasant. They had a fan in the room and the bed was comfortable. The shower and bathroom were clean and everything worked well. The staff at breakfast and at the desk were wonderful! Very kind and helpful! Then the second night came upon us. Our tour settled in after a long day of sightseeing, eager for rest and relaxation. This is where our stay took turn for the worse. Unbeknownst to us, there was to be a wedding. I tried to fall asleep at 11:00 PM while listening to bass thumping and loud announcements like I was above a rave. This went on until 2:30 a.m. I would recommend this hotel 100%, but would make sure there isn't an event at the time of your stay.

We wouldn't return to this money hungry place. It was our third hotel on our trip. The others were…read morehalf the price here with better food, more welcoming and well managed. I booked online for ourselves and two guests, £712 for two nights for two couples. On arrival we were met by a sullen lady receptionist in the hostility rather than hospitality business. Her greeting was 100,000 welcomes short. Avoiding eye contact, she quickly drew attention that I'd only booked one guest per room. I wasn't aware, it was my mistake booking on-line so I paid the £40 shortfall for additional breakfasts to avoid challenge at breakfast but guess what, on the first morning I was embarrassed to see our guests challenged for additional money by a manager in front of other guests in the breakfast room minutes after being shown to our table. I went to reception for a senior manager but none were on duty: I said I'd return early evening for the night. No one bothered to find me - efficiency ceased at grabbing my cash. The charming, morning reception lady couldn't explain why this happened but feeding their greed didn't work. We dined in their restaurant night one; maximum priced against least effort to make - same in their cafe. It took ages for our order to come - pizzas, salads - that came soon after I enquired from a minimum wage waitress. Staff were rushed. We dined elsewhere next night. Breakfast next morning delivered the toughest saltiest 'crispy' bacon I had the displeasure to eat: solid leathery. Any chef would know they served rubbish. I prefer fish (we got fish in the two cheaper better customer focussed hotels) but not offered here so Ireland's fishery industry is unsupported. Sausages were overcooked, plum tomatoes weren't plum but round, 'free range' eggs aren't and mushrooms tasted like they were tinned. The honey isn't honey; fake from China and Mexico - rubbish. A second coffee pour isn't offered. Waitresses carrying the pot don't make eye contact so must be called. They were, but guests shouldn't have to shout for coffee. The soft water isn't filtered so coffee/tea tastes sour, again no expense spent. I'm glad I didn't ask for cappuccino. Our in room tea bags contained micro plastics. There's irony here - the hotel shop flogs Irish produce yet at breakfast no Boyne Valley or local honey nor support Irish fishing. The tomato, brown sauce and mustard pouches are cheap with chemicals added - no better quality Heinz, HP or Colman's mustard - maximum dosh from customers minimum spent on customers. Breakfast second morning was avoidably grim - remember £180 a night for two with breakfast. The brekky menu states 'eggs any way' so avoiding horrid bacon, cheap sausages I opted for omelette 2 eggs but waitress instantly said 'we don't do omelettes' I rehearsed 'eggs any way' omelette is eggs simple, easy quick. I asked for a manager, twice in 24 hours none appeared: there was one I saw him. Management had two opportunities to speak with me directly, a third would soon arise. I expect a menu re write to not do omelettes. The polite waitress returned after a good while. She unapologetically asked what omelette I wanted - our youth are often curt and don't do hospitality well. I got an overcooked plain one. So here it's seems too much effort for high paying guests: a lazy chef. Another 100,000 welcomes and one apology short. On return to our room after our second avoidably unpleasant brekky experience in 24 hours the door key card wouldn't work. The room cleaner was next door. She refused to open the door and as English isn't her first language we understood her to say she'd go to reception as she walked away. After several minutes she returned but we had misunderstood so I entered the room she was cleaning (guests had left) to phone down. It was the lady I'd raised the money grabbing incident with; here was a third missed opportunity by management. She apologised and sent up new cards taking 15 minutes when she simply could have told the cleaner to let us into our £180 a night room. I know cards malfunction but we were peeved at all the malfunctions, money grabbing and at over three score and 10 with a belly of negotiated omelette I wasn't up for trekking to reception and back. On the matter of three score and ten and male I've sympathy for plumbing and our in-room radiator came on noisily each morning. 90 minutes swishing constantly running water sounds and clunky hissing noise so much so I couldn't get back to sleep. Climbing into the bath to shower is challenging. On departure the polite morning receptionist asked if I was sorted, indicating she had escalated my complaints. She invited me to speak to a manager but it was pointless as we were leaving. There's management here but not as we know it Jim; beam me up Scotty. Caveat Emptor applies here in spades; they forget the rule customers make paydays.

First of all food was very good and serving staff very friendly and helpfull…read more But. The rooms in the main house certainly not up to standard. I appreciate rustic but things should work. For example, sockets loose in the wall, only one socket of double socket working, bedside lights can only be turned on/off from one side of the bed. Both room and en-suite very small as en-suite has been partition off from the room leaving no space in either, toilet so close to the wash hand basin that one has to sit sideways.

Ok so I was shooting a wedding so my experience might have been slightly different! I found the…read moreplace to be charming and very pleasant. The staff were so lovely and accommodating and the food was very tasty as I had the soup and sea bass at dinner time. It's a lovely spot for a wedding, even more so in the summer I'd say :)

We looked at this place as a potential wedding venue…read more The setting was perfect, the main house was spectacular, the grounds were awe-inspiring. So, why didn't we use the venue? We found the staff not overly accommodating and not willing to be helpful.... we felt it was an odd way to conduct business in a climate where most businesses were struggling and certainly all others in the service industry were climbing over each other to secure business. Still, worth popping in for a coffee if you are passing. there was a HUGE dog that lived by the rental cottages - gorgeous, totally worth going to see him if you are there!

With minimal mobile phone reception, this off-main-road country house could be a haven for someone…read morelooking to escape into the countryside for a nice wander around the grounds, through their rustic on-site shop and a cool drink in the beer garden. Unfortunately, I was looking for Sky Sports and a nice meal after a mass in Rathkenny. The staff were very helpful in trying to locate Sky Sports on the terrestrial television, but to no avail. No phone reception was the final kick for me, I thought, then, after a 25 minute wait for service after ordering, I was served a sub-standard cesar salad with unwashed lettuce, rubbery cheese, cold, hard bacon and what tasted like mayonnaise as dressing. However, I must have been alone in my bad-day as the other 7 who were with me enjoyed their meal, albeit that the spicy lamb pie was a little too spicy for those who ordered it and the pastry topping was an over-cooked puff pastry hat for the pie and the chips were over-seasoned and as-if from frozen. The salmon got the thumbs up. The stand-out element of food for Tankardstown has to be the sea-food chowder. "The best I have ever tasted" so, sea-food lovers, Tankardstown house is the place for you. The area is picturesque and the toilets are of high quality with the lovely touch of molton brown and candles. I think if they put a little bit more effort into the food, strip it back and get the basics right (and maybe get a phone-reception booster, oh, and Sky Sports..!! just me?) then this definitely has the potential to be a 5-star venue.