Ukrainian-Irish love story shines in emotional Limerick celebration

Love overcame language barriers as guests congratulated Maryna Pidhorna and David Connolly after a humanist ceremony that blended Ukrainian and Irish traditions.

The traditional ‘rushnyk’ [ritual cloth] from the bride’s homeland featured as the couple exchanged vows in the Greenhills Hotel in Limerick city.

Maryna, from Kyiv, and David, from Limerick, were wed by celebrant Billy Mag Fhloinn and held their reception in the same venue. 

Maryna Pidhorna and David Connolly. Pictures: Joe Diggins Photography
Maryna Pidhorna and David Connolly. Pictures: Joe Diggins Photography

“It was absolutely fabulous, the unity of our cultures integrated within the ceremony was very special,” says the bride, a childcare assistant.

Maryna and David, a carer, professional football coach and intermediary, first…

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