Based in  the south west of Ireland, I play a lot of weddings in Kerry. I have over 10 years experience as a wedding DJ in Kerry. I have played at every hotel in Kerry and I am proud to say I am recommended by many of them.

I play music to suit a full dance floor.

I get great joy from seeing couples having the best night ever.

I am available for a full day, full evening or after band party.

I have you covered into the small hours.

I am Paudie Walsh – Kerry Wedding DJ

I am all about the full dance floor

I have access to a vast library of music. I can quickly change direction and style very very quickly. If you are interested in seeing some music ideas, check out my Wedding DJ Playlist.

My Awards

Down through the years I have received many wedding awards. The two most notable awards were The WeddingsOnline Wedding DJ of the Year in 2018 and 2017. The WeddingsOnline awards are the biggest wedding awards in Ireland.

Paudie Walsh The Busiest and Best Wedding DJ in Kerry

Kerry’ most popular wedding DJ, Paudie Walsh plays in wedding venues all across Kerry County. With an impressive style and skill to fill dance floors, he is a popular choice for wedding entertainment in Kerry. That paired with his ability to seamlessly blend tracks together ensures you have a full dance floor on your wedding night.

Wedding Packages

I have various packages to suit your entertainment needs. You have the option to have me for the full day entertainment, full evening DJ where I would start from your first dance. As well as that, if you are having a wedding band I can come on straight after and play into the small hours.

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Free Beer Wedding Band:

Free Beer Wedding Band Limerick are described as Ireland’s Floor Filling Wedding Band. They are a six piece wedding band based around Limerick, Cork and Galway. They are well known throughout Limerick and the south west having been on the band scene for almost 20 years. The were one of the first live bands to play the very popular Limerick music venue – Smyths. Certainly one of their best attributes is the vast setlist they have and their ability to change the style or pace of the music easily. I have worked with this wedding band for several years. Working alongside them is always a pleasure and our musical styles compliment each other very well. As well as Free Beer I also recommend a number of other wedding bands. For more wedding band recommendations check out the links page.

Kerry Wedding DJ Setup:

One of the great things about the Killarney Oaks is that we, as DJs and bands are spoilt for space when it comes to setup. Furthermore, the route for loading in the equipment is right beside the setup area. There is no trying to move guests or tables to get the equipment in place. Although this is great for us, it is also great for the wedding night. It means the setup time is greatly reduced and the break between the meal and entertainment is reduced. The flow of the evening is not disrupted by a lengthy wait for a first dance.

I arrive and setup at the start of the evening with the band. The aim is to arrive for 8/8.30 and be ready to load in the equipment once the meal is over. Usually in the Oaks I setup to the right hand side of the stage alongside the band. There are a few reasons for this. It means that the band and myself are completely separate to one another. We are not intruding on each other. The separation means that later in the evening when the band are done they can easily take away their equipment without disrupting my DJ set. As well as that it also means that I can start as soon as the band finish, allowing for an easy change over from band to DJ. The atmosphere in the room is maintained and no loss of flow to the evening.

Equipment:

When booking Kerry Wedding DJ Paudie Walsh included in all packages is the equipment. There is no additional charge for the sound and light equipment used on the night. This includes a professional grade speaker system large enough for the size of the function room in the Oaks. As well as that, the lighting and DJ booth are also included. The lighting is there to brighten up the dance floor and set the mood for the night. A nice light up DJ booth hides all the cables from view. This type of setup can be ready and in place in about 30 minutes or so once access to the room has been gained. For an after band wedding set this isn’t too important as the band will be playing first so there is plenty of time to setup. However, if it was a full night wedding DJ booking the time between meal and first dance is greatly reduced. There is no long wait time for you and your guests.

Kerry Wedding DJ Playlist:

Closer to the wedding date I usually chat with couples about the music on the night and what they would like for their Wedding DJ Playlist. As a rule of thumb, the music on the night is a mix of everything. For an after band DJ set, it is party time. Usually the start time is somewhere around midnight so at that stage people are ready to dance. As the setup and DJ is there from the start the DJ gets a chance to watch the crowd and see how they react. If you have a wedding band that play a mix of all styles it will be very easy to see what works and what doesn’t work as well. If there are specific songs that you would like included or discluded that can all be discussed prior the night.

Finally, the DJ will play music that works and fills the dance floor. I use my experience to judge the crowd on the night. Having done this so many times I can pick up very easily what will work. Or what doesn’t work. When we finalise the details for the night we can chat about music. There are no right or wrong songs to play. It depends on the guests on the night. From the video below you can possibly see that it was generally a young wedding. Songs from the chart and 90’s dance classics worked really well. I saw that from the band and was able to use it in my set. That said, for another wedding it maybe completely different. For more ideas on Wedding DJ Playlist take a look at a list I compiled.

Kerry Wedding DJ – When to book:

There is no right and wrong answer here. If you see entertainment you like, then go ahead and book it. Availability for prime dates can book fast. In demand entertainment will get snapped up. Dates over the Summer including Bank Holiday weekends should be booked 18 months plus to guarantee good quality entertainment. Most entertainment suppliers require a deposit. This will secure the date for your wedding. Different suppliers have different deposit requirements. Most will have a contract in place upon booking. It is important to get something in writing from any supplier. Booking so far in advance you want everything clear. The price and times need to be noted for clarity. On or before the night the balance is paid.

I have also played a number of full night wedding DJ sets in the Oaks. As well as that, many after band DJ sets with Truly Diverse Wedding Band Kerry. A question that often comes up at the time of booking is Wedding DJ Cost Ireland. How much does your services cost? Luckily I am based 50 minutes from Killarney. The cost is greatly reduced as there are no travel charges.

For more information or to make a Kerry Wedding DJ booking contact me via the form on the night of this page. Or call me on 087-6173137.

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Kerry Wedding DJs – The setup:

Both venues have great access to the function room and setup area for the entertainment. On the Friday night in Killarney, I was able to load the equipment into the hallway directly outside the function room. This meant that as soon as the hotel had finishing serving the meal and cleared the tables, I was able to load in and setup the equipment alongside the band. This greatly reduced the time to setup and as the band had done the same, there wasn’t a long wait for the first dance. The Wedding band in Killarney were Truly Diverse. I have worked with them for the last 5 years on countless weddings. We work really well together and know how each other work. It makes for a very smooth change over later in the night and also for setup.

On Saturday night in Tralee, it was a similar situation. I was able to load all of the equipment to just outside the door to where the stage was. The wedding cake and guest tables were setup all around the stage so it was just a waiting game until the meal was over, cake cut and staff had the tables cleared. Both hotels are well experienced with weddings and although it was a large guest list on both nights, the staff made quick work of the turnover from meal to entertainment. It pays to arrive early and have all of this done. I could arrive in at 10pm and try to move tables. Possibly upsetting the band and guests. Whereas, doing it at the start of the night means I am setting up as the other tables are being moved and the band are getting ready. The band in Tralee was The Brian McDermott Band from Co. Sligo. I had worked with Brian in the past but had not seen him for a few years. Great setup, brilliant setlist and super to deal with. Really nice guy as well as the rest of the band.

Kerry Wedding DJs – The Music:

Both nights I was booked for an after band set. That just meant one thing; a massive party! The both bands had a brilliant set played and it was just up to me to keep the dance floor full and the party atmosphere going into the small hours of the morning. One big song that worked really well for the Killarney wedding was The Sunset Bros – I’m Feelin it. It is not a song I play often at weddings but I was told it was the song that the Bride and Groom has walked into. It is an absolute anthem of a song and had the floor full. Mixing that with a 90’s classic dance set with the likes of Gala and Maniac 2000, it made for an epic night. Even the Bride and Groom got picked up and carried around the function room. Really great memories from that night. Saturday night was similar in Tralee. The band had played a great mix of music and had dance floor full from the very start. I played good upbeat set and included a few country numbers as requested for by  a few of the guests. Hit The Diff from Marty Mone always goes down well the farmers in the room! 🙂 I finished with a medley of sing along songs including Mr. Brightside. It had everyone in good spirits for the residents bar. No doubt the party went well into the early hours of Sunday morning.

It is always good to listen to guest requests. Often it isn’t possible to play them all or the particular song request wouldn’t work on the night  but it gives me a good sense of what people want. For example, getting requests for a country song is great because unless specifically asked for by a Bride and Groom it is not something I will usually include in a wedding after band DJ set. So, being asked and including a few popular ones is fantastic. If it goes down well I can keep it going and if not, I will quickly be able to change it. That is one advantage of booking a separate wedding DJ. I am 100% constantly watching the reaction of the crowd and how the dance floor flows. I am not worried about packing up my drum kit or counting down the minutes until I can finish because between the band and DJ I have been playing for over 4 hours. Often, the cost difference isn’t very big between having a separate DJ and letting the band take care of it. The money is well spent and notices by all the guests when I start. You have a fresh face, voice and a huge new bundle of energy. Guests will get bored of listening to the same voice over the course of the night and for sure, they like the change. It also brings a new direction in music. I may spot something during the bands set that they don’t. Such as a group of guests arriving for the afters who are a lot younger than the guests already at the wedding. Being able to play to them as well as the others can mean a lot more people on the dance floor. New afters guests and the family/friends that were there for the meal.

Below are 3 short clips from the two weddings and they don’t even half describe the madness of the nights. 2 brilliant weddings and 2 fantastic couples.

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