Last October, Karina and Conall’s wedding brought me all the way to Spiddal in Galway. It was a real Irish affair with everyone speaking fluent Gaeilge. Except for me that is. Being from Strokecity (Derry/Londonderry) and having lived in Dublin for the past 11 years, this was a completely fresh experience for me. This may sound silly but there was something rather lovely and romantic about the whole thing. Here I was, in rural postcard Ireland and everyone around me was speaking the native language. It really was lovely to hear. I felt a bit like that Brazilian girl in the Carlsberg ad. “Speak more Irish“. Mind you, talk about feeling somewhat ashamed. Lucky for me, everyone was extremely welcoming and the language barrier was removed when they switched to English to help me out.
I tell you what though – there is one word that is the same in all languages. Ferrari. When that thing pulled up at Conall’s home, us blokes literally poured ourselves over it. Superb machine. I wish I’d taken a sound sample of that engine. What a car to arrive in! Mind you, you need to arrive with some class when your bride has movie star appeal. Surely I can’t be the only one to think that Karina has a bit of Uma Thurman in her?!
To see a little selection of their day click here on on the images below.
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