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THEY met in the west of Ireland, got engaged on the west coast of France and Vanessa Ní Churráin and Gerard Kelly tied the knot in west Kerry.

Vanessa, from Dingle, and Gerard, from Clostoken, Loughrea, Co Galway, first met on a night out in Halo nightclub in Galway city.

He popped the question on a cliff top in Êtretat, France, in June 2015/

They were wed recently in St Mary’s Church in Dingle by Father Joe Begley and held their reception in the Dingle Skellig Hotel. Binn Bán beach, near Dingle town, formed a picture-effect backdrop as they posed for the camera of Killarney wedding photographer Trevor O’Donoghue.

Lending their support on the big day were the bride’s sisters, Joanne Ní Churráin (maid of honour), Michelle Uí Shé, Olivia Smyth and Louise O'Brien (bridesmaids). The groom’s brother Kenneth Kelly was best man while his brothers Richard and Paul Kelly took on groomsman duties alongside his friend Derek Kelly.

Vanessa’s nieces Rebecca Smyth and Ellie Ní Shé were delighted to take on the role of flowergirls. “Our big day was incredible, there was a clear blue sky and the sun was shining – it could not have gone better for us!” said the bride.

“Having all our family and friends with us, especially those who travelled from afar, made it so special for us and wish we could do it again!”

Vanessa wore a dress by Susan Neville and her makeup was by Annette O’Brien, Killarney, with hairstyling by a family friend, Mage O'Donnell.

The caketopper used was the same one the bride’s parents had some 44 years before for their wedding day. The newlyweds will honeymoon in Africa this month.
The bride is a GP and the groom works in business. They will reside in London.
 

 
Above: Vanessa Ní Churráin and Gerard Kelly. PICTURE: TREVOR O'DONOGHUE