Ashford Castle and Olivia Buckley International Announce Strategic Marketing Partnership

CONG, CO. MAYO, Ireland – Ashford Castle and Olivia Buckley International today announced a strategic marketing partnership designed to further strengthen Ireland’s position as a leading destination for luxury weddings, private celebrations and exclusive events.

The collaboration formalises a relationship that dates back to the founding of Olivia Buckley International in 2013. Over the past thirteen years, the two organisations have worked together on destination weddings, private celebrations and exclusive estate buyouts for international couples, private clients, family offices and distinguished guests travelling to Ireland from around the world.

Situated on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, Ashford Castle is one of Ireland’s most recognised luxury hospitality destinations. Throughout its relationship with the estate, Olivia Buckley International has planned and delivered a broad range of celebrations at the property, from intimate family gatherings to multi-day destination weddings requiring full-estate exclusivity and complex international guest logistics.

Among the most recognised celebrations delivered at the estate was the wedding of professional golfer Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll in 2017, which brought significant international attention to both Ashford Castle and Ireland as a destination for private, high-profile celebrations.

Under the new partnership, Ashford Castle and Olivia Buckley International will work together to promote Ireland’s luxury event offering internationally, highlighting the combination of historic estates, five-star hospitality, exceptional guest experiences and world-class event planning expertise available to clients considering Ireland for their celebrations.

Olivia Buckley, Founder and Managing Director of Olivia Buckley International, said:

“Ashford Castle has been an important partner since the earliest days of Olivia Buckley International. Together, we have welcomed families from around the world to celebrate some of life’s most significant occasions in one of Ireland’s most exceptional settings. This collaboration reflects the strength of our relationship and our shared commitment to promoting Ireland internationally as a destination capable of delivering celebrations at the highest level.”

Niall Rochford, Managing Director of Ashford Castle, said:

“We at Ashford Castle have a very unique relationship with Olivia Buckley International. Olivia and her team are quite simply the best in their field, delivering spectacular, breathtaking weddings and events both here and around the world. Their ethos, core values, exceptional standards and extraordinary attention to detail are unparalleled in the industry. We have worked with Olivia and her team for many years and look forward to continuing our fantastic relationship in the future.”

The partnership will include joint marketing initiatives, international industry engagement, hosted experiences, media collaborations and strategic business development activities designed to increase awareness of Ireland’s luxury hospitality and events offering among international audiences.

Both organisations share a long-term vision of attracting destination weddings, private celebrations and exclusive events to Ireland and ensuring clients have access to an exceptional combination of venue, hospitality and event expertise.

About Olivia Buckley International

Olivia Buckley International is a boutique luxury wedding and event agency based in Ireland. Founded by Olivia Buckley in 2013, the company plans destination weddings, milestone celebrations and corporate events for international private clients, family offices and global brands. The agency is recognised for its expertise in planning and delivering complex, multi-day celebrations at Ireland’s leading estates, castles and five-star resorts.
Learn more information about Olivia Buckley International at oliviabuckley.com

About Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle is a five-star castle hotel situated on a 350-acre estate on the shores of Lough Corrib in County Mayo, Ireland. Originally dating to 1228, the estate combines historic architecture with contemporary luxury and is internationally recognised for its hospitality, accommodation, dining experiences and guest service. Ashford Castle is part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and has been consistently recognised among the world’s leading hotels.