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A Spring Wedding For Kathleen And Derek

The wedding took place yesterday in pleasant Spring weather of the very lovely Miss Kathleen Cosgrove, daughter of Mrs Anne and Mr Rodger Cosgrove, Killaloe, Co. Clare, to Mr Derek Ryan, son of Mrs Peggy and Mr Pat Ryan, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary.

The wedding ceremony took place in the picturesque Church of the Sacred Heart and St Lua in Garraunboy, presided over by  priests and family friends, Rev. Fr J. Grace, Rev. Fr P. Malone, and Rev. Fr L. Everard.

Wedding of Kathleen and Derek

Escorted down the aisle by her father Rodger, the bride looked breathtaking in a slim A-line ivory evening gown with pleated skirt and full embroidered bodice.

Equally beautiful were her bridesmaids, Patricia O’Connor and Mary Cosgrove, both attired in full-length ‘Mermaid’ green, halterneck evening gowns.

The groom, Derek, together with his two groomsmen Seamus Farrell and Noel Ryan added further to the splendour of the occasion, dressed in dark grey evening suits, light grey waistcoats, and white wing collar shirts with silk cravats.

Also assisting the bride were Flower Girls, Ciara O’Connell and Tracey Burke.

The couple publicly declared their love for each other in front of a large gathering of family and close friends, while music and song for the ceremony was performed by extraordinary talented friends of both families.

Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Ryan retired to the popular wedding venue, the The Lakeside Hotel and Leisure Centre, over looking the picturesque towns of Ballina and Kilaloe, on the banks of Lough Derg, where guests were entertained to a champagne reception, together with a full assortment of other light refreshments.

Following family photographs in the beautiful grounds adjoining their chosen venue, the newly married couple joined their guests in the hotels Banqueting Suite, where a lavish dinner was enjoyed by all, followed by live music and dancing very late into the evening.

A video recording of the days events were undertaken by top videographer Mr Pat Corbett

The couple have chosen the Mediterranean Island of Malta as their favoured honeymoon destination.

To Kathleen and Derek go the good wishes of all their families members and many friends here in counties Clare and Tipperary, for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together.

My very special thanks to hotel receptionist Lynsey Molloy, employee of the Lakeside Hotel, Killaloe, for her kindness on the day.

Eoin Kelly Wins While Tipperary Lose Out

Eoin Kelly and Sarah Maher

Kilkenny launched their National Hurling League campaign under lights with a 1-17 to 1-10 win over Tipperary in a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland final.

Gearoid Ryan grabbed an early Tipperary goal, but the Cats hit back with a string of points, with John Mulhall and Michael Fennelly on top form, to lead by 0-13 to 1-7 at half-time.

Colin Fennelly’s second half goal set Kilkenny on their way to a Semple Stadium victory which reversed the outcome of last September’s dramatic Liam McCarthy Cup decider,  making it a losing start for the new Tipp Manager Declan Ryan.

The Tipperary team were skippered by centre-back Conor O’Mahony, in the absence of Eoin Kelly, who missed his team’s crunch match tonight, having wed his long-term partner Sarah Maher in her home town of Ballingarry South just yesterday.

Team mates and friends turned up at the church in mixed weather to see Eoin and Sarah tie the knot, before the couple jetted off on honeymoon to Italy.

To Eoin and Sarah go best wishes to you both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together, from all your many friends and supporters here in Co.Tipperary.

James And Ann-Marie Enjoy A Christmas Wedding

Mr James and Mrs Ann-Marie Ryan.

Despite the snow and freezing weather conditions, the wedding took place yesterday of the very lovely Miss Ann-Marie Delahunty, daughter of Mrs Anne and Mr Billy Delahunty, Templetuohy, Thurles Co. Tipperary,  to Mr James Ryan, son of Mrs Josephine Ryan and the Late Mr Michael Ryan, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.

The wedding ceremony took place in the historic 19th century Church of The Sacred Heart, in Templetuohy, with the ceremony presided over by Rev. Fr. Pat Murphy, ably assisted by Rev. Fr. Liam Everard.

Escorted down the aisle by her father Billy, the bride looked stunning in a champagne lace vintage afternoon bridal gown. Equally beautiful were her bridesmaids, Aoife Fogarty, Lucy Fogarty, Helena Loughnane and Maryanne Loughnane, all who wore full-length seasonal red evening gowns, highlighted by matching champagne waist bands.

The groom, James and his groomsmen, Liam Stapleton, John Paul Ryan, Joseph Fahy and Darragh Ryan, all looked dashing in their black evening suits, elegantly highlighted by white wing collared shirts and matching red silk cravats.

The brides Flower Girl for the ceremony was Miss Leah Delahunty escorted by Pageboy, Master Aaron Ryan.

The couple publicly exchanged their love for each other in front of a large gathering of family and close friends, and following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Ryan retired to the popular wedding venue, the four star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel in the heart of Kilkenny City, where guests were entertained to a champagne and strawberry reception, together with other assorted refreshments.

Following family photographs at Kilkenny Castle and within the hotel’s expansive foyer, the newly married couple joined their guests in the hotels ‘Kings Banqueting Suite’ for a lavish feast, which was followed by live music and dancing very late into the evening.

A video recording of the days events were undertaken by top videographer Mr Eamon Anglim.

The couple intend to spend their honeymoon visiting the second most populous city in the United States, Los Angeles, and the most populous city in Nevada, Las Vegas, followed by a cruise in the Caribbean Sea.

To Ann-Marie and James, go best wishes to you both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together, from all your family and many friends here in Co.Tipperary.

White Wedding For Mary And Bill

Wedding of Mary and Bill

Despite heavy snow and freezing weather conditions, the wedding took place yesterday of the very lovely Miss Mary Ivers, daughter of Mrs Mary-Ann and Mr George Ivers, Fennor, Urlingford, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, to Mr Bill Harrington, son of Mrs Patricia and Mr Edward Harrington, Wickford, Essex, England.

The wedding ceremony took place in the Church of The Sacred Heart, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co.Tipperary, presided over by local parish priest Rev. Fr. John J. O’Rourke.

Escorted down the aisle by her father George, the bride looked stunning in an ivory, brushed silk bridal evening gown, with delicately sequined bodice and seasonal burgundy Bollero jacket. Equally beautiful was Flower Girl Gracie Harrington, the bride’s Matron of Honour, Theresa O’Connor, her Bridesmaids, Joan Ivers and Josephine Ryan, latter who wore full-length matching burgundy evening gowns.

The groom, Bill, his Bestman TJ. O’Shea, together with his two Groomsmen, Greg Creagh and David Ryan, all looked dashing in their black evening suits elegantly highlighted by white wing collared shirts and matching burgundy silk cravats.

Ushers for the ceremony were Patrick Ivers and Calvin Ryan

The couple publicly exchanged their vows in front of a large gathering of family and close friends, while music and song for the ceremony was performed by the talented guitarist Damien Bowe, who also provided the vocals.

Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Harrington retired to the popular wedding venue, the Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Rd,Kilkenny City, where guests were entertained to hot punch together with other light refreshments.

Following family photographs, the newly married couple joined their guests in the hotels banquet hall for a lavish feast, overseen by Deputy General Manager Mr Martin Hourahan. Following the banquet the gathering were entertained by live music and dancing very late into the evening.

The couple have chosen New York as their favoured honeymoon destination.

A video recording of the days events was undertaken by top videographer Mr Eamon Anglim.

Mary and Bill, from all your family and many friends in Co.Tipperary and Essex go best wishes to you both for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together and thank you both for a most enjoyable day.”

Wedding of Brigid And Ian Ryan

Newly Weds Mrs Brigid & Mr Ian Ryan

The sun smiled bright and warm yesterday for the wedding of very lovely Miss Brigid Ryan, daughter of Mrs Helen and Mr John Ryan Mantlehill, Golden, Co. Tipperary, to Mr Ian Ryan, son of Mrs Breda and Mr Tom Ryan, Ballymore, Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary.

The wedding ceremony took place in the picturesque Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Golden, presided over by local parish priest and chief celebrant Rev. Fr. Pat O’Gorman.

Escorted down the aisle by her father John, the bride looked breathtaking in a white brushed silk, afternoon gown, with sequined halterneck, pleated bodice, latter highlighted beautifully by a single tiered full length veil.

Equally beautiful were her bridesmaids, Niamh Ryan and Joanne Donnelly, both attired in full-length, backless, mid ‘Grape Blue’coloured, evening gowns, with crossover pleated bodices.

The groom, Ian, together with his two groomsmen Patrick Ryan and Kenny Ryan added further to the splendour of the occasion, dressed in dark grey evening suits, light grey waistcoats, white wing collar shirts and matching white silk cravats.

The couple publicly declared their love for each other in front of a large gathering of family and close friends, while music and song for the ceremony was performed by extraordinary talented family members, from both their families.

Following the ceremony, the new Mr and Mrs Ryan both retired to the popular four star wedding venue, the River Court Hotel, John Street, Kilkenny City, where guests were entertained to a champagne reception, together with other assorted light refreshments.

Following family photographs in the beautiful grounds adjoining their chosen venue, the newly married couple joined their guests in the River Court’s Banqueting Suite, where a lavish dinner was enjoyed, followed by live music and dancing very late into the evening.

The couple chose South Africa as their favoured honeymoon destination.

To Brigid and Ian go the good wishes of all their families members and many friends here in Co.Tipperary, for a happy, healthy and prosperous life together and their gratitude for a most enjoyable day of celebration.