Christine McIlroy Photography

Name: Christine McIlroy Photography
Address: 5 Drumaness Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8LS, GB
Telephone: 07922353355
Rating: 5

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01/09/2026

Jenny and Ryan are the sweetest couple and their wedding was so much fun.

I knew this day was going to be good but it was also educational as I learned a word I’d never heard before (shuck, spelling unknown) which means a ditch. I felt like that I’d let down my Fermanagh roots by not knowing it 😅

Jenny and Ryan smiled all day and had the best time but emotions were also high. Ryan’s reaction when he saw Jenny was so sweet. Their church was super cute and they were the first wedding there in 30 years (so they’re history makers).

The reception was in the Kilmore in Cavan but we stopped in Clones for some photos with the bridal party! We had some random walkers posing for some photos too 🙈

At the Kilmore, we got some family photos before getting ready for the speeches (which provided the usual laughs!).

It was honestly such a pleasure to capture their day and work alongside Rory McKeever Films and some other fab suppliers!

Here’s a few of my favourite moments!

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25/08/2026

When it’s summer in Ireland but it feels like winter and you still get the most epic photos.

Zane and Deborah came to Ireland after wanting to visit for a while and decided to get a photoshoot to celebrate the trip and few other special milestones. They’re big fantasy fans so they wanted to incorporate elements of this too (they also learned a special dance for it too - how creative!).

After battling the elements at our first location, they were freezing but still smiled through the rest of the shoot. They were honestly the biggest heroes for keeping going and were rewarded with the most beautiful sunset light.

We were all literally frozen by the end but I had a great time getting to know them and I think we created something really special.

Here’s a few of my favourites ♥️

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13/08/2026

Hannah and Will had the most beautiful summer wedding in the most beautiful setting at Tullyveery House

Their wedding felt like the epitome of summer - sun blazing all day, a drinks reception that had real garden party vibes, speeches beside an orchard, a beautiful sunset and guests who knew exactly how to party!

Their sunset portraits are some of my favourites - it was made even better when one of the bridesmaids accompanied us and provided us with the best laughs.

What I loved most about their wedding was how family was so central to their day and all the little moments they shared, especially when emotions ran high during the speeches.

Hannah also made her own wedding cake - honestly, I was blown away by her talent!

These guys are the sweetest and had the best day! Here’s a few favourites!

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06/08/2026

Dan and Mollie are massive Steelers fans and came over to Ireland for their international game.

Dan wanted to surprise Mollie with the most important question in Dublin, and boy was she surprised! We took a few quick shots around St Stephen’s Green before they headed to a pub to celebrate. We then met up with them later on in Howth for some more photos!

These guys were so fun and I had the best time getting to know them. Thankfully the Steelers won and we talked all about their love of football and their cats.

Here’s a few of my faves!

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31/07/2026

Sophie and Joel had their dream wedding at Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens

Lough Rynn is such a hidden gem - a castle, with the most beautiful gardens. My mum told me later that apparently Brian O’Driscoll had his wedding there too!

Sophie and Joel are such an easy-going, happy couple. They smiled all day long!

Here’s a few of my favourites!

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28/07/2026

Dogs > everything else!

If you want to bring your pup to your engagement shoot, my answer is always yes!

I absolutely loved meeting Bonnie during Niamh and Kristian’s engagement shoot. I’ve been seeing her on their stories for AGES so it was great to finally meet her. I can confirm she is a certified queen 👑

I can’t wait for their wedding next month ♥️

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24/07/2026

What do you do when there’s a storm warning on your wedding? You have the BEST day ever, of course!

Rachel and Harry’s wedding had a slightly unexpected guest - Storm Dave. Thankfully, we were able to get outside for some photos but Rachel and Harry just smiled the whole way through it all!

Rachel’s dad not only gave her away, he was also the one to marry her too. This caused for some really funny moments throughout the service when Rachel couldn’t hold it together 🙈

We took advantage of all the best indoor areas around Altahammond - it’s such a rustic venue!

After dinner, the sun finally came out and we were able to get some photos!

These two are the sweetest, most fun couple and it was such an honour capturing their day.

Their guests know how to party too - the dancefloor shots are some of my favourite of the day! 🤩

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21/07/2026

Landon popped the question in one of my favourite places in Ireland - Connemara National Park just outside Galway. Despite the wind and them subsequently missing their tour around Kylemore Abbey, we had the most beautiful time capturing the first moments of their engagement!

We met up again later in the trip for another few photos around Howth, where we got the absolute polar opposite weather - there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. You never know what you’re going to get in Ireland 😅

These two are the absolute sweetest and it was such a pleasure getting to know them both!

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15/07/2026

This good weather reminds me of Amy and Sam’s sunny Good Friday wedding!

One of the sweetest things about this day was that Amy’s parents had got married in years before - what a lovely connection. Her dad said during the speech that he knows exactly how they’re feeling and I just thought it was such a lovely legacy.

When I say these pair are the sweetest, I’m not exaggerating. Amy didn’t stop smiling all day - they just had the best time.

Their day was made up of sweet and funny moments:
- Her dress was locked behind a ‘do not enter’ sign which reminded me of my teenage years 🙈
- At the church, Sam’s face lit up when he saw Amy
- Moments before, as Amy and her dad were starting to walk, her mum was super emotional (one of my favourite shots of the day)
- The best man got super delayed which made for some speedy family photos 🙈
- When Amy’s dad told a story about her doing a Vicar of Dibley style eating two dinners during one of their early dates and it was the first time Sam heard about it 🤪
- Taking a breather after dinner for some sunset shots
- All the craziness that comes with a ceilidh 🙈

It was hard but here’s a few favourites!

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13/07/2026

There’s no place like the city for a photoshoot. I loved exploring with and - these guys are the sweetest and we had a blast!

On another note - I hope you’ve all been enjoying the bank holiday. Personally, I’ve been seeking all the shade inside while playing my video game 😅🙈

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Address

5 Drumaness Road
Ballynahinch
BT24 8LS

Telephone

07922353355

Website

http://www.christinemcilroyphotography.com/

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