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Adare
Co. Limerick · 52.56° N · 8.79° W
Clare & Limerick · Co. Limerick
Photoshoots in Adare
A photoshoot in Adare is a session with a professional photographer in the heritage village of Adare in County Limerick, among its thatched cottages, in the town park and along the River Maigue, arranged through Eriora, from €320 for a couple.
Pricing
From €320
- Region
- Clare & Limerick
- Photo spots
- 5
Starting price. The exact price depends on photographer, place, date, time and add-ons, and is stated in your proposal before you book.
Quick answers
- How much does it cost?
- Photoshoot in Adare starts from €320. The final price depends on the place, duration, date, time of day, travel and any add-ons such as video, and is stated in your proposal before you book.
- When is the best time?
- The main street is busy with traffic during the day, so the cottages are best early in the morning.
- Which experiences are available here?
- Proposal Photography, Couple Photoshoot, Engagement Photography, Wedding Photography, Honeymoon Photography, and Family Photoshoot
- Getting there
- Adare is about 20 minutes by car from Limerick city and about 35 minutes from Shannon Airport.
- Where does it take place?
- Popular places include The thatched cottages on Main Street; Adare Town Park; Desmond Castle and the River Maigue; The abbeys of Adare. Your photographer suggests the best spot for your date, the light and the crowds.
- How does booking work?
- Send a free request with your place, date and plans. Eriora checks which photographers are available and replies with a proposal stating the photographer, the package and the exact price. Nothing is booked until you accept.
Adare is a small village on the River Maigue in County Limerick, often described as one of the prettiest in Ireland. Its main street is lined with thatched cottages built in the nineteenth century, many of them now cafés and craft shops, and the village has medieval abbeys, a ruined Norman castle and wide parkland along the river.
The village is best known internationally for Adare Manor, a nineteenth-century Gothic Revival manor house that is now a luxury hotel and golf resort. Its grounds are private, but a session in the village itself is easy, romantic and close to Shannon Airport. Adare suits proposals, couple photoshoots, engagement sessions and wedding portraits.
Adare is city-priced, with Limerick as its base. A couple session starts at €320 and a proposal at €490; see pricing.
Photo spots — Adare
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The thatched cottages on Main Street
The row of thatched cottages with white walls, coloured doors and small front gardens is the classic image of Adare. Flowers bloom in the gardens from spring to autumn, and the cottages give a warm, storybook feeling.
- Best time
- Early morning before traffic and visitors; soft overcast light.
- Access
- In the village centre on foot; the main road is busy, so the photographer chooses angles from the pavement.
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Adare Town Park
A small, well-kept park in the centre of the village with lawns, a stream, old trees and a little stone footbridge. It is calm and green, perfect for relaxed couple and family portraits.
- Best time
- Late afternoon; spring and autumn colours.
- Access
- Next to the heritage centre, on foot.
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Desmond Castle and the River Maigue
The ruins of a thirteenth-century castle stand on the bank of the River Maigue at the edge of the village. Seen from the riverbank or the bridge, the castle and the water make a romantic medieval backdrop. The castle interior is open only on guided tours in season, run from the heritage centre.
- Best time
- Golden hour and calm evenings for reflections.
- Access
- A few minutes on foot from the village centre; tours are booked through the Adare Heritage Centre.
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The abbeys of Adare
Adare has three medieval religious houses — the Trinitarian Abbey, the Augustinian Friary and the Franciscan Friary — some still in use as churches. Their stone cloisters and arches add a historic, quiet setting to a session.
- Best time
- Any time with soft light; respect services and opening times.
- Access
- In and around the village; the Franciscan Friary stands on the golf course and is not always accessible.
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Adare Manor (for guests)
A grand neo-Gothic manor house with formal gardens, river walks and a golf course. The estate is private and reserved for hotel guests and events, so sessions there depend on your booking with the hotel. For guests, it offers one of the most luxurious settings in Ireland.
- Best time
- Evening light on the façade.
- Access
- Hotel guests and event clients only; the photographer coordinates with the hotel in advance.
Best time
Seasons
Late spring and summer bring flowers in the cottage gardens and long evenings. Autumn gives golden leaves in the park and along the river. Winter is quiet, and the cottages look cosy around Christmas, but the days are short.
Time of day
The main street is busy with traffic during the day, so the cottages are best early in the morning. The park and the river are best in the late afternoon and at golden hour. Overcast light is ideal for the white walls of the cottages.
Weather
Adare lies inland in the Shannon region, milder and a little drier than the Atlantic coast, but showers are common all year. The park’s trees and the cottage porches give some shelter, and the session can move within the day if needed.
Getting there
Adare is about 20 minutes by car from Limerick city and about 35 minutes from Shannon Airport. Buses link Adare with Limerick. In the village, everything is within a short walk. The Cliffs of Moher are about 1.5 hours away, and Killarney about 1.5 hours.
Good to know
There is no fee for a private photoshoot in the village, but the cottages are homes and businesses: stay on the pavement and do not enter the gardens. Adare Manor’s grounds are private. The castle interior is open only on guided tours. Drones are subject to the Irish Aviation Authority rules and are not appropriate in the village centre.
- Start at the cottages early, before the traffic, and finish in the park or by the river.
- If you are staying at Adare Manor, ask the hotel about photography in the grounds when you book.
- Adare is a good first or last stop near Shannon Airport.
- Have lunch or tea in one of the thatched cafés after the session.
Experiences in Adare
From €490
Proposal Photography
A photographer who hides, catches the moment you ask, and then takes relaxed portraits of the two of you. Planned with you in advance.
1 hourExplore
From €320
Couple Photoshoot
An hour of easy, guided portraits of the two of you, in a Dublin square, on a Galway quay or above the Atlantic.
1 hourExplore
From €320
Engagement Photography
Relaxed portraits of the two of you as an engaged couple, for save-the-dates, your wedding website and the walls at home.
1 hourExplore
From €1,900
Wedding Photography
Full-day wedding coverage at a castle, a country house or a city venue, with a photographer who knows Irish weddings.
8 hoursExplore
Photographer availability
We confirm availability for your date personally — send a request and we will check which reviewed photographers are free for this place and session.
Find a Photographer in AdareFrequently asked questions
Is Adare a good place to propose?
Yes. The town park and the river by Desmond Castle are quiet and romantic, and many couples stay at Adare Manor for the occasion. See the proposal photographer page and our Ireland proposal guide.
Can we have photos at Adare Manor?
The grounds are private and reserved for guests and events. If you are staying there, the photographer coordinates with the hotel; otherwise the village offers plenty of settings.
How far is Adare from Shannon Airport?
About 35 minutes by car, and about 20 minutes from Limerick.
Is Adare suitable for a family photoshoot?
Yes. The town park is small, safe and green, and the cottages are a short walk away. See our family photoshoot.
How much does a photoshoot in Adare cost?
Adare is city-priced: a couple session starts at €320, a proposal at €490 and an engagement session at €320. See pricing.
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