Jennifer Quinn and Kieran O’Connell

Jennifer Quinn and Kieran O’Connell, both from Limerick, were married recently in Cratloe Church by Fr Liam Enright

Jennifer Quinn and Kieran O’Connell, both from Limerick, were married recently in Cratloe Church by Fr Liam Enright. Jennifer is the daughter of Ann and Joe Quinn, and Kieran’s parents are Betty and Paddy O’Connell.

They met when they were 17 – Kieran’s sister lived beside Jennifer’s grandmother – and married 11 years later to the day, Kieran having proposed under the Rialto bridge in Venice during a weekend Jennifer had expected to spend in Killarney. Their reception was held at Limerick Strand Hotel. Jennifer works for a scientific publisher based in Shannon, and Kieran works for Lufthansa aircraft maintenance. They live in Sixmilebridge.

Eoin Butler

Eoin Butler

Eoin Butler, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about life and culture