O'Carroll Clan Celebration

Last year Sean and I (Kay) went home to Ireland for the celebration of Sean's brother Noel and his wife Peg's 50th wedding anniversary. In this day and age when marriage seems to be for the short haul this is a wonderful milestone and testament for the institution of marriage. Family came from all over Ireland, Canada and Australia. The celebration started with mass at the local church in Duncairn. It was made more meaningful by the family members which included sisters, brothers, children and grandchildren who did the readings. Not a dry eye could be found in the church when Noel and Peg's daughters stood up to tell everyone about the wonderful parents they have. On a lighter note when Sean got up to do his reading the priest realized that he had met him 40 years ago in New York and they had a little get together right on the altar. Like all good Irish celebrations a party was held after the mass in the local hotel where everyone enjoyed the Guinness and the Craic! Of course no Irish party can be a success without toe taping music. Everyone knows that the Irish are the best dancers in the world i.e. Riverdance and the O'Carroll clan are no different! Well some of us are!! A picture of the original wedding party of Noel, Peg, Marie and Francis was taken and everyone looks just as good 50 years later.
Everyone had a wonderful time and the Canadian and Australian contingent stayed on and enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of John and Sadie at Snugborough Heights for the remainder of their holiday.