We could not recommend the Great Northern enough. From the moment we walked in the door for the very first time Karen and all the staff made us feel so relaxed. Throughout the whole process they worked with us on all the little details and were able to provide excellent recommendations for local suppliers. We had a large number of friends from abroad attending and we thought that the Great Northern with its excellent views and location made it a great venue for them to enjoy their time in Ireland and the cliff walk behind the hotel provided us with a stunning backdrop for our wedding photos. We visited many times in the build up to the wedding and we plan to visit many more times in the future as we had such a great time on each occasion. The hotel had everything planned to perfection and walked us through all the details. In addition to it being our ideal venue it also provided great value for money. So many things made it the perfect day - the food was amazing, the views were spectacular, the wedding room was big enough so that everyone could fill the dance floor but in particular Karen and the staff made it all so easy and enjoyful that we cannot thank them enough

I organised my wedding with Karen and her team from Sydney Australia. We got married in October and were home in Ireland for 3 weeks in May. Our time was precious and Karen ensured she did not take up much of it. We met with her in May and discussed our drinks reception, menu, themes etc. Anything we asked for we received from being allowed to add our own themes to the tables, build and create our own table plan right down to having our family tractor as part of it! Karen spoke in detail about her plans in terms of timing, music, placing musicians on the day. She was able to remind me of things I would have forgot about due to her experience in planning and creating a day with no stone left unturned. We entered the banquet room a few days before the wedding as I wanted to create the table plan myself. I was blown away with the decor, the chair covers, cherry blossoms on the tables, candelabras and the decor on the top table. This also looks amazing in my photos. The food was exceptional and something people have spoke about since the wedding. The flavours and effort that went into the presentation of the food was outstanding. Again when meeting with Karen I spoke about the food choices that Kevin and I liked and preferred and she made it happen. The staff from the weeks ahead when planning right until we left 2 days after the wedding could not do enough for Kevin, I and our families. They were welcoming, attentive, friendly and they were also the reason people have continued to talk about our wedding because of their service on the day but also the days after the wedding as they remembered guests, spoke about the day and attended to us with fabulous breakfasts and afternoon tea. I can not thank Karen and the staff enough in the Great Northern for their efforts, time, listening and professionalism in making our wedding a day we will never forget. I highly recommend their service as anything I asked for was done without a problem.

If only I could do my wedding again in this place, I'd do it again! Karen and her staff were absolutely amazing. Karen and Lee helped husband and I preparing the wedding and made my dream wedding came true. Karen even gave me some tips to save money on the wedding such as: letting me create my own 5 flower bouquets and stored them in the hotel fridge (I mean how cool is that?!). She helped me taking my borrowed decorations from some friends and stored them in hotel one day before wedding, her team used the decorations pretty well in the wedding. Karen is a very smart woman, she took care of my family coming from overseas, done things I asked for example I want speech first and then dinner by 5:00 and etc etc etc so much details as I don't want my family be bored waiting for music that normally starts at 9:00 I made it to 7:30 on my wedding. I used affordable photographer and videographer for my wedding and the scenery + hotel was just STUNNING! (Even Karen used the photo for the hotel marketing!) OMG these two duo photographer + videographer are just perfect match to the Great Northern Hotel. My videographer even made a vow he would do FREE wedding videos if it’s gonna be in the Great Northern Hotel. Check my Insta @trip.taker for checking the photos videos shoot on the wedding day. Next morning, we woke up in this complimentary presidential suite with all our overnight suitcases plus wedding gifts and breakfast + Prosecco in bed kinda thing. Hotel staff took a very good care of our belongings. Best suite I ever stayed in. My family visited us in the room and there were just jaw dropping looks on their face. Everybody loved how comfy the room is. I definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a place for wedding. Five stars, Karen!

We got married here in September. It was such a perfect day from start to finish. Had been planning it for a year and a half and Karen the manager couldn't have been more helpful if she tried. Always at the end of the phone for any query big or small . On the day itself, it was magical ! Had the best weather of the summer so Karen suggested we move the ceremony outside, she had the whole lot set up and it was a gorgeous setting. Inside for the reception the room was dressed in white and gold, it was really beautiful I couldn't have imagined it being so perfect

We had our wedding here in November & I can't talk highly enough of Karen and her team in the Great Northern Hotel. Just the first day we met Karen we knew we were in safe hands. Her professionalism from the first day and that of all the staff in the Great Northern Hotel was second to none. She gave us great advice and was so flexible with us, nothing was too much trouble anything we asked for we got! So many people at our wedding commented on the staff and how great they were, friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing and we have heard so many people telling us how much they enjoyed their food, the chef actually came up to me the next day and asked was I happy with everything. The decor is so homely and warm & pictures in doors were beautiful. However the location of the hotel is set on beautiful rougey and the photos we got were out of this world. It was great just to get into the car at the chapel & head straight to the hotel for pictures - I hater the thought of starting and stopping at different places for pictures. The room were so clean and spacious & room service was lovely and on time. Karen has over 30 years experience in the industry & it absolutely shows. She is honest and will let you know if your idea would be popular & also adding recommendations of her own. I can't rate the team at the Great Northern high enough, they stood out well above the other venues for us & they made our special day one that we and everyone will remember forever.

We had an amazing time at this hotel for our wedding on the 21st of Feb this year. We had a small family wedding of 25 people and it was great that they could cater for small groups as well. Karen and Lee the two events organisers couldn't do enough for us leading up to our big day anytime we needed to be reassured of anything, they were there. It was mainly Lee we dealt with and she was both professional and lovely to chat with. The big day came and she had everything down to a T. Everything went exceptionally well, we had our ceremony here overlooking the cliffs and sea, the views were just amazing as we got a really sunny day. As for the reception the meal was so good and more than enough for a body to eat, and the function room was beautiful with beautiful white chaircovers and tablecloths and gold ribbon on the chairs, just decorated lovely. We had our photos taken around various places around the beautiful grounds of this hotel and they turned out fab... we then danced the night away with our guests... and also had an evening buffet... and of course our cake... then sat back and just took it all in... when we headed off to our suite I was so taken aback it was beautiful and everything you could want in it saperate bed area with tv on opposite wall(not that I was even thinking of a tv on my wedding night).. then a lovely sofa around the wooden partition with a beautiful glass table and another tv opposite... also a fireplace which made it look warm and cosy... it was lovely you would have to see it to appreciate it... next morning we had a champagne breakfast with our remaining guests to finish off the experience... it was amazing from start to finish... if I were to do it again I wouldn't change a thing...xx thanks Lee and Karen for making our big day so special and amazing for us...xx

We had our wedding here in July 2015. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect location!! The Great Northern did everything they could to give us the most perfect and special day. In particular, Karen McEniff. She was absolutely amazing in the planning and lead up to our big day and herself and Lee were brilliant on the day itself! Nothing was too much for them!! Highly recommend the Great Northern to anyone looking for an amazing wedding venue!

To Karen, Lee and Team Thank you for everything you done to make our wedding day just the best day of our lives. Everything was just perfect , and we couldn't have asked for anything more. All our guests had a great weekend. Karen & Lee you are both a pleasure to deal with and made our life so much easier. Hope to see you soon From Peter & Ray xx

To Karen Wishing you all the best with your future Weddings, you are one busy lady and we truly appreciate all you done for us in making everything possible on our special day. We will highly recommend you as the Best venue for a dream wedding. There was not one thing we would change about our whole day. God Bless Rebecca & Darren

Dear Karen & Briani Just wanted to Thank you again from the Lawlor Family for a wonderful wedding weekend with you, we all had an amazing weekend, so sad it's all over after the long year of plans and excitement but the memories will live on. All our guest had a really fun time and the food and service were Top class. Hope to see you soon again. Rose

We had our dream wedding at the Great Northern Hotel a few weeks ago. I cannot express how grateful my husband and I are for everyone who made it an amazing, seamless evening. Not only is the venue incredibly beautiful, right on the Atlantic Ocean, but the staff were phenomenal. Karen and the Team are great to work with throughout the planning process and on the big day. Our bar tenders and servers were very prompt and professional. Our server even asked us if we were ready before he brought out our food, making sure everything was cooked perfectly. The food was delicious and the presentation beautiful. It was the most perfect night, everything we had wanted and more. I would highly recommend it anyone who wants to get married in a classically beautiful Donegal Venue.

Thank you to the Great Northern Hotel for providing excellent service for our wedding. We've received rave reviews from our guests about the location, the food which we've been told was both delicious and plentiful, and the rooms from those guests who stayed the night. We knew it was the right spot for us when we first saw the coastline. Karen and her team have years of experience and it shows. They were really flexible - letting us change the floor plan two days before the event - and were incredibly helpful with our menu and event coordination on the day-of.

We recently just got married at the Great Northern Hotel and it was the most perfect day, made so by the incredible surroundings that the hotel is located in and the very attentive staff who took care of every detail, the amazing food, and the very plush rooms. Karen & the team made everything run so smoothly - there were plenty of people on hand, and everyone was kept really well fed and watered. The food is very very special - not what you'd expect from a wedding! I'm so glad we decided to get married at the Great Northern Hotel, not just because our day was brilliant, but also because we have somewhere to go back to year after year that we love, and I'm sure we'll be nipping back regularly for the gourmet food. If you're from UK and are looking to get married in a special location, you really should take a look at The Great Northern Hotel in the lovely seaside destination of Bundoran - it will blow you away!

To say the Great Northern Hotel is a great venue would be an absolute understatement. This is a FANTASTIC hotel with superb attention to detail, friendly and professional staff and stunning grounds. Our wedding was magical and all of our guests still comment on how impressed they were by the venue. From getting married in the beautiful Civil Cermony suite to watching the fireworks in the evening it was perfection! We''d highly recommend this hotel...don''t look anywhere else, there's just no point. The Great Northern have the best of everything!