A Kerry and Mayo match in which both sides win

Kerry-Mayo colours were flying high as Kiara Carolan and Kealen Conboy exchanged vows. Kiara, from Killorglin, and Kealen, from Claremorris, were married in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney, by Fr Pat Hogan, Moyross, Limerick, and held their reception in The Brehon Hotel. Both primary schoolteachers in Limerick City, the couple first met 11 years ago, at … Read more

Funnyman Bernard Casey marries Laura Fitzpatrick in Kerry

Cork-based Kerry couple Laura Fitzpatrick and Bernard Casey will celebrate 12 years together in June. Laura, from Caherciveen, and Bernard, from Portmagee, were married this month in St John the Baptist Church, Lispole, by Fr Derek O’Connell, and held their reception in the Dingle Skellig Hotel. “From the second we went to the church to … Read more

Cavapoo Arnold stole the show as ring bearer on Cork couple’s big day

Forget about Crufts — this Cork couple’s pooch almost stole the show when he strolled centre stage as ring bearer. Arnold (Arnie) was decked out in a tux as the two-year-old cavapoo ensured his humans, Dr Lisa Madden and Dr Brian Cotter, said their “I dos”. Dr Lisa Madden and Dr Brian Cotter with Arnold. … Read more

Love at first swipe for couple who made their vows in beautiful Kerry

It was a case of “love at first swipe” for Daisy Estephane and Christopher (Chris) Barton, who said “I do” in Kerry. The Hertfordshire-based newlyweds were married in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney, by Fr Kieran O’Brien and held their reception in Ballyseede Castle Hotel. Daisy Estephane and Christopher Barton. Pictures: Black Diamond Photography The bride, … Read more

West Cork couple ‘always wanted a traditional wedding’

West Cork couple Katie O’Driscoll and Stephen Crowley’s paths first crossed on their local GAA pitch at U-10 football training. Both from Drimoleague, they attended the same second-level school and became an item afterwards. “We were in the same year at Maria Immaculata Community College in Dunmanway and ended up in the same friend group … Read more

Cork couple who met at birthday party are wed 

Despite growing up just a stone’s throw from one another, it wasn’t until 2018 that Cork couple Jennifer Luxford and Tommy Cotter met. Jennifer, from Ballyphehane, and Tommy, from Greenmount, were attending Jennifer’s cousin Aimee’s 30th birthday at the City Bounds Bar when they first laid eyes on one another. The couple got engaged in … Read more

An unforgettable day with an entertaining surprise

Marguerite O’Sullivan, from Donoughmore, and Adam O’Sullivan, from Glanmire, first met while studying Social Science at UCC. A festive proposal under the Christmas lights in Cork city in December, 2022, led to a winter wedding in 2024. “We got married in St Joseph’s Church, Donoughmore on November 30, where Fr Eamonn McCarthy celebrated a beautiful … Read more

UCC Couple’s Honan Chapel Wedding

Archyde Simple Ceremony Reflects growing Trend Toward Intimate Weddings Couple Celebrates Love with Close Friends and Family in Ireland April 26, 2025 In an era of extravagant celebrations, Karen Geary, of Fermoy, and Darren McCarthy, of Riverstick, ireland, opted for an intimate wedding that reflected their personalities and values. The couple, who first met in … Read more