Clayton Bound!

It’s hard to believe it’s almost time for our eighth annual weddings issue, which will be on the shelves come September 21. We’re planning a very special one for this, our 30th year of GCN, with a feature about wedded gay and lesbian couples who met through the pages of this here publication. From 1990 on, until the Internet replaced them as a way to meet, GCN’s personal ads formed a lot of couples, and we want to hear from you if you’re one of them and got hitched. Drop the editor a line at editor@gcn.ie if you fit the bill, and we’ll get in touch!

Meanwhile, in case you’re planning your nuptials at this very moment, we thought we should tell you about the classy and chique Clayton Hotel in Sligo, which might be just the venue for you.

Situated on grounds overlooked by the majestic Benbulben mountain, the Clayton provides a perfect backdrop for your wedding day pictures, while its historic on-site Canis Major Chapel is ideal for civil ceremonies From an intimate celebration to wedding parties of all sizes, the hotel offers the marvellous Pegasus Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 wedding guests banquet style, and check out the building (pictured above) – it’s got gothic spendour! If you want to find out more, get on the blower to the Clayton’s dedicated wedding planner, Sandra O’Hara at 071 911 9000 or drop her line at sohara@claytonhotels.com.