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 The beautiful and ancient venue of Holycross Abbey, near Thurles, Co. Tipperary has become the favourite hitching centre for marrying celebrates over the years. The Abbey was the chosen venue of Dolores O’Riordan of the ‘The Cranberries’ fame and more recently TV3 brunette beauty Collette Fitzpatrick to Station Director Niall McDermott.
However, on Friday last, in this same venue, it was the turn of local beauty Orla O’Flaherty, Moyne, Co Tipperary and John O’Shea, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry to publicly proclaimed their love for each other in front of a large gathering of friends and family.
The stunning bride, was escorted down the isle by her father Martin O’Flaherty and the wedding ceremony was led by chief celebrant Fr. Martin Hayes, CC Thurles. The classical music chosen by the couple for their ceremony was provided by professional musicians from the Cork School of Music.
Following their marriage ceremony the happy couple travelled to the Four Star Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort, latter set in 170 acres of picturesque parkland, in the shadow of Tipperary’s Galtee Mountains, where family and friends were entertained to a six course banquet, followed by dancing late into the evening.
At this time the happy couple can be found on honeymoon, touring Australia and from all your friends and acquaintances in Co. Tipperary and Co. Kerry, (dodging the raindrops) come wishes to you both for a happy and prosperous life together.
  
 The church of the Sacred Heart, Templetuohy, Thurles, Co.Tipperary was the venue chosen by beautiful bride Maireád Fogarty and groom Philip O’Dea, for their recent marriage ceremony.
The ceremony was performed in the midst of truly magnificent floral arrangements and in front of a large congregation of family and friends.
Chief celebrant for the occasion was the groom’s cousin Fr. Joe Walsh, ably assisted by local parish priest Fr.Pat Murphy while Scripture readings and Prayers of the Faithful were re-sited by close family and friends
Music for the ceremony was performed by renowned local tenor Mr Tadhg Maher, backed by the pleasant music and full vocals of the local Templetuohy Parish Choir.
Following the ceremony the happy couple retired to the luxury of the Newpark Hotel, situated in that historic and cultural gem that is Kilkenny City.
In the best tradition of Irish hospitality, guests were entertained to a lavish reception, followed by music and dancing into the early hours.
The happy smiles observed in this hand tinted picture, I think perhaps best sums up this very enjoyable occasion.
A video recording of the days events were undertaken by top videographer Pat Corbett
By now the happy couple are enjoying their honeymoon together and from all your friends and acquaintances in Co. Tipperary and else where, come wishes to you both for a happy and prosperous life together.
The Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 111 Long Wheel Base, to which I refer, is one of just 254 such models ever produced worldwide. The only one of its kind in Ireland presently, this truly amazing piece of automotive history was first commissioned by William Waldorf Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor (Bill Astor) in 1963.
As it was not Astor’s first Rolls Royce. He had many bespoke features added specifically to this car, thus making it unique and fitted to his very exacting standards. Amongst these ‘extras‘ were the higher more comfortable back seat with rounded edges, making it easier to alight from; the Limousine Electric Division screen and privacy curtains which ensured privacy from the driver (you will understand possibly why in a moment); the bespoke telescopic reading lamps and unique green Perspex sun visors. All the windows were electric, there was air conditioning, power steering and a fine stereo fitted, all of this dating back to, believe it or believe it not, 1963! This magnificent automobile was then registered and delivered in January 1964 to Clivedon House where the Astor’s then resided.
 Clivedon House was the setting of many famous social gatherings and parties and under the ownership of the Viscount and his family it was no different. It was at such a gathering that John Profumo, the British Secretary of State for War in Harold Macmillan‘s Conservative government, met Christine Keeler and started the now infamous “Profumo affair” that severely damaged the reputation of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan’s government. Indeed Macmillan himself would resign a few months later owing to ill health
It was then alleged that Viscount Astor himself was involved in this scandal with a friend of Christine Keeler, one Mandy Rice-Davies. When he denied knowing her and while she was giving evidence at the trial of Stephen Ward, latter then charged with living off the immoral earnings of both Christine Keeler and Rice-Davies, Mandy made a quip for which history will always remembered her. When the prosecuting counsel pointed out that William Waldorf Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor denied having an affair or having even met her, she replied, “Well, he would, wouldn’t he?”.
One can not help but wish that this car could talk!
This historic automobile was purchased in July 2007 by Michael F. Hogan and now holds pride of place in his collection of very fine automobiles and yes it can now be hired for your very own special event. On your wedding day, this car comes polished and spotless with a truly professional chauffeur, properly dressed. By professional chauffeur I mean the sort who arrives exactly on time, can sew on a loose button, insists on brushing down your jacket, can produce a bottle or two of real vintage champagne or vintage brandy, faster than you can click your fingers and insists that the laying out of the brides wedding train is all part of his duties.
This sort of attention to detail offered has not existed since the death of Queen Victoria, and is just not available anywhere else in this green Isle presently at least. Indeed, I defy any prospective bride or groom to find the slightest fault with the service.
Most important of all the price is easily within the range of everyone’s wedding budget. What a wonderful surprise gift for your future wife on her wedding day!
You can telephone 067-22212 or 087- 2335576 to find out further details.
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 TV brunette beauty Colette Fitzpatrick was married quietly in her village church in Holycross Abbey, Thurles, Co.Tipperary yesterday.
The 34 year old TV3 News Anchor, midday TV Hostess and natural beauty, married her 36year old boyfriend of five years standing, Station Director Niall McDermott.
In the quiet of this historic Abbey, approximately twenty guests, mainly family and a few close friends, listened to the couple exchange their vows in the presence of celebrant and local parish priest Fr.Tom Breen.
The stunning bride, who was escorted down the isle by her father Peter Fitzpatrick, wore a traditional white hand made backless gown, beaded on the shoulders and waist, with plunging neckline, made especially for the occasion by the young Irish designer John McCormack.
The groom arrived dressed in a grey pinstripe suit with silver embroidered tie. The simple elegance of both their outfits totally matched the setting of Holycross Abbey and further highlighting the couple visually.
Following the ceremony the happy couple together with their families and friends moved to the near-bye town of Cashel where all were entertained to a reception at the Chez Hands restaurant.
The event was photographed by two lady photographers, working in available sodium light, who also took on a security roll, appearing to be obsessed that a few admiring locals were all members of the worlds press and forbidding any camera use.
From all your friends and many admirers in Co.Tipperary, best wishes to you both for a happy and prosperous life together.
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 Normally when Cork meet Tipperary in Thurles the honour of the game of hurling is very much at stake and to be honest there is no great love lost. However today when Cork and Tipperary met the atmosphere was very, very different.
Today, Cork man Declan Healy and Tipperary woman, the very lovely Martina Felle, were married in the magnificent splendour of the historic Cathedral of the Assumption in Thurles, Co Tipperary, home town to the bride. The couple publicly proclaimed their love for each other in front of a very large gathering of friends and family, led by chief celebrant Rev. Fr Joe Walsh, latter also a very close friend of the couple.
The beautiful voice of Marian O’Dwyer, Maid of Honour and sister of the bride, led the music for the ceremony.
Following their marriage ceremony, Declan and Martina travelled to one of the Mid-West of Ireland’s leading 3 star hotels, the Abbey Court, situated in Nenagh, Co.Tipperary, where friends and family were entertained to a lavish seven course banquet followed by music and dancing well into the early hours.
Later in the week the happy couple will travel on honeymoon to Thailand in south east Asia.
A video recording of the days events were undertaken by top videographer Pat Corbett
All in Tipperary send their best wishes to you both for a happy and prosperous life together and thank you for a most wonderful day.
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