Marriage
Congratulations on your decision to get married It’s an exciting time with lots of planning ahead
Planning your wedding.
There are certain requirements that need to be fulfilled if you wish to get married in a Church :
Set the Date and call the Parish Office (046 97 33311 ) to make sure that date is free.
- Make a Date with the local Parish Priest to fill out your Marriage Papers. (These are additional to the Green Folder that you get from the HSE
- All couples are Required to do a Pre Marriage Course. There are various Course available for eg. accord.ie
- If you are from outside the Parish you need to get your Baptism Certificate and your Confirmation Certificate.
- If you are from overseas or are not known in the Parish you may need a Letter of Freedom from your Previous Parish at home to say that you are free to Marry.
- You will then need to make an appointment to meet with the civil registrar in person to give notice of your intention to marry. This meeting must take place at least 3 months before the wedding. (The nearest civil registrar is based in HSE Health Centre Arden Road, Tullamore 057 9359534 / 057 9315959). The couple is required to bring the following documentation to the registrar’s office
- When all civil requirements have been completed satisfactorily the couple will receive, from the registrar, a Marriage Registration Form (MRF). Without the Marriage Registration Form the couple cannot get married nor may the priest proceed with the marriage..
I hope these guidelines will be of some guidance in helping you having a wonderful and memorable day.