Ireland and Leinster rugby star  Gordon D'arcy will marry model Aoife Cogan in what will be the sporting wedding of the year this July at Castle Leslie, Glaslough.

Castle Leslie boasts a magnificent 1,000 acre County Monaghan estate, beside the picturesque cut-stone village of Glaslough, which has converted its Hunting Lodge into a luxury hotel with an organic spa and an equestrian centre.

The Castle is the jewel in the crown of one of the few remaining Irish castles still home to the original family, home to the Leslies for over 300 years. It is an enchanted place steeped in history yet gently refurbished to offer modern comforts and luxury. The castle is an oasis of calm with no television or telephones. It's a vast Victorian home filled with beautiful furniture, antiques and heirlooms.

Aoife (27) has revealed that she has found the perfect wedding dress but the Leinster Irish rugby star won't be getting a peek until the day. 'I have got my dress and I love it. I can't even say if it's an Irish designer or not. I don't want to say anything just yet,' she said.

But good news for Irish and Leinster fans, Gordon will be concentrating on an important few months for Irish rugby, the remaining games in the Six Nations Championship, and Leinster's bid to retain the Heineken Cup, before undertaking a tour with the Irish squad to New Zealand.

Born in Ferns, Gordon had his first taste of rugby at under-age level with Wexford Wanderers under the guidance of now retired well-known Wexford solicitor, James O'connor, before moving on to Lansdowne, where his vast talents quickly brought him onto the international scene, winning his 63rd international cap against France last Saturday.

Ireland and Leinster rugby star  Gordon D'arcy will marry model Aoife Cogan in what will be the sporting wedding of the year this July at Castle Leslie, Glaslough.

Castle Leslie boasts a magnificent 1,000 acre County Monaghan estate, beside the picturesque cut-stone village of Glaslough, which has converted its Hunting Lodge into a luxury hotel with an organic spa and an equestrian centre.

The Castle is the jewel in the crown of one of the few remaining Irish castles still home to the original family, home to the Leslies for over 300 years. It is an enchanted place steeped in history yet gently refurbished to offer modern comforts and luxury. The castle is an oasis of calm with no television or telephones. It's a vast Victorian home filled with beautiful furniture, antiques and heirlooms.

Aoife (27) has revealed that she has found the perfect wedding dress but the Leinster Irish rugby star won't be getting a peek until the day. 'I have got my dress and I love it. I can't even say if it's an Irish designer or not. I don't want to say anything just yet,' she said.

But good news for Irish and Leinster fans, Gordon will be concentrating on an important few months for Irish rugby, the remaining games in the Six Nations Championship, and Leinster's bid to retain the Heineken Cup, before undertaking a tour with the Irish squad to New Zealand.

Born in Ferns, Gordon had his first taste of rugby at under-age level with Wexford Wanderers under the guidance of now retired well-known Wexford solicitor, James O'connor, before moving on to Lansdowne, where his vast talents quickly brought him onto the international scene, winning his 63rd international cap against France last Saturday.