Anxious wait for couples as venue may close

DOZENS of brides-to-be will have a nervous wait to see if there big day can go ahead after it emerged that a well-known Co Kildare wedding venue might have to close its doors.

The High Court appointed an examiner to Kilkea Castle in Castledermot, Co Kildare, earlier this week after it emerged the company that operates the venue has debts of about €1.5m.

The move has sparked major concern among dozens of couples who have already booked their wedding reception at the picturesque 12th century castle.