To all the lucky ladies that got engaged over the break a big congratulations to you all. And of course a big congratulations to all you lucky chicks who’ve been chosen to be maid’s of honour and bridesmaids! Don’t worry it may seen scary now thinking of all the planning that needs to be done. Don’t stress though we’re here to help with all things hen party! We have all the best 2018 Hen Party Locations and packages to ensure your hen will be one to remember!

Carrick on Shannon

Carrick on Shannon  has always been a popular choice for hen parties and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change in 2018. The hen capital of Ireland Carrick on Shannon has some of the best activities, restaurant options and nightlife out there. One of the best things about Carrick on Shannon is how hen friendly it really is! Pretty much everywhere in this gorgeous town welcome hen’s with open arms!

Carlingford

Carlingford is a location that really burst onto the scene in 2017 and it’s not disappearing this year! It’s easy to see why people love Carlingford so much. The town is simply stunning and the accommodation, activity and restaurant choices are second to none! On top of that the nightlife there is cracking too. Carlingford really is a top spot for a 2018 hen party and our packages are just €99pp!

Ennis

Ennis is one of our newest hen party packages for 2018! Clare has always been considered a popular spot for a night out so it’s no surprise that Ennis has become a go to for hen parties. Ennis is along the Wild Atlantic Way making it a big attraction for tourists and hen parties. Of course it has all the favourite hen party activities as well including dance classes, cocktail making classes and so much more!

Cork

One of our favourite city hen party locations is the beautiful Cork! Cork has always been a loved location for hen parties but it has really come into it’s own in the last few years. Cork’s nightlife scene is absolutely brilliant with so many new cocktail bars, nightclubs and late night venues on offer! As well as all that Cork boasts so many amazing hen party activities including the growing in popularity Escape Rooms and Jail Break as well as the classics like Paint a Nude and Pole Dancing!

Waterford

The stunning Waterford is a hen party location very close to our hearts. Only the second city to make it onto our 2018 Hen Party Locations list, Waterford is simply stunning. A small city in the sunny south east, Waterford has everything the larger cities like Cork, Dublin and Limerick would have just with the feel of a town! This hen party destination has everything to make sure the bride’s last weekend of freedom is one she’ll never forget!

Of course we have so many more hen party destinations on offer but we wanted to narrow it down to a few of our faves!

Let us know what hen party locations you love or where you’ve been chicks! We love a good hen party story!

Plus we have amazing packages in all the locations above including accommodation, activity, meal pub and club for just €99pp! So why not drop us an line now for more details on all our 2018 Hen Party Locations. You won’t be disappointed!

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With Mother’s Day this weekend we couldn’t help but think should your mother come on the hen? This has been a question on many brides minds for a long long time and to be honest the answer hasn’t really changed all that much. Simply put if you want her there then she should be there, this decision is 100% up to the bride to be!

Whether you get on great with your mother or if she gets on your nerves asking her to the hen party is a big deal! Sometimes it can determine how the hen party will go, what activity you will do, whether you’ll end up in a nightclub, whether there’ll be a stripper, the list goes on. So you really need to consider all these things before asking her. It’s as much for your enjoyment as it is for hers. She definitely won’t like sitting in the corner like a prune while everyone else is having fun!

What activities can you do?

There are so many activities out there that are so much fun and will keep the bride to be and her mother (and maybe mother in law) happy! One activity we just love to kick off the hen party is Afternoon Tea. Afternoon Tea is classy, fun and more importantly super tasty! Or if your mam doesn’t mind a little bit of cheekiness why not do a Paint a Nude class or Build a Willy. They won’t require any major effort but all the group will definitely love them!

It Could Make the Day Really Special

Having your mother on your hen party with you can be a really special experience. She was more than likely your first female influence and one of the people that you value most in the world. Sharing your last big weekend as a single woman is a big deal so your mam will more then likely be delighted to be included in that!

Invite Someone Else Her Age Too

Just to make sure that your mother doesn’t feel like the oldie among all the spring chicks invite someone else the same age to come too. Whether it’s an aunt, your mother in law or a cousin. Someone that your mam knows well enough to hold a conversation with is always a good idea.

Of course there are some drawbacks to having your mam come on your hen party. It’s possible you may not feel like you can relax and unwind as much as you should on your big weekend. If this is how you think you will feel then it’s probably best not to invite her. Having your mam on your hen though can make the night even more memorable!

If you want to make the best of both worlds why not have a mini hen party before or after the real one for the more mature group. That way you can invite your mother, mother in law and any other aunts, cousins or friends you like. Again think something classy and elegant!

Let us know what you think about having your mother at your hen party chicks email events@henpartycentral.ie

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