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Bohermore church, Limerick

Bohermore church, Limerick

Aimee and David married today in Bohermore church. A very moving moment as their son came up the aisle first, to Scarlet duo playing Pachelbels Canon. David swooped him up and hugged him and couldn’t look down the aisle at Aimee for being so moved.
In the homily Priest Lorcan talked about shoplifting. He was shopping in Limerick and saw many people shoplifting. Then he spotted a 7/8 yr old looking hungry, with matted hair, and about to steal. A security man was watching. So the priest called to her loudly ” here you go, here’s your bag, here’s the receipt , here’s 5 euro.” She looked in the bag and said ” thank you sir” and went out.
His point was when she went, he couldn’t stop her doing it again but at least he could stop her doing it in that moment. Life is made up of all these small moments he said….
There are 3 types of moments
Gold- positive people around ( people are drains or radiators as his plumber said) Gold is the moment walking down the aisle.
Healing – Life hurts but you aim to have enough gold moments together to help you through.
Frankincense – the god moment- one little prayer a day as a family.
The stunning moment at the end was about 20 guitars held as a tunnel for them to walk through our the door. Couldn’t take a photo as we were playing hornpipe by Handel.

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St Colmcilles, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

Beautiful wedding for a gorgeous couple. They had mark doyle take their fabulous photos. Lovely email from Eimear too, which she was happy for me to share; Hi Ilse I’m so sorry I never got to speak with you at the wedding. The music was amazing!!! I want to thank you so much. We’re really excited to see…Continue Reading

Glounthaune church

Glounthaune church

The scarlet trio played today for Karen & Eric’s wedding. A lovely letter from them below too. The priest says “Why do you love someone? Most people say I feel comfortable and feel accepted warts and all. Those you marry should be your best friend. ” Hi Ilse, I didn’t get to speak to you on…Continue Reading

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farran

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farran

Scarlet Duo played for Michelle and Richard’s wedding today. The priest Liam talked about the commitment marriage is, how family is important, symbolised by the nativity scene in the church, and asked the lords blessing on their marriage. We played PROCESSIONAL: canon pachelbel LIGHTING OF BOTH CANDLES: lascia chio pianga LIGHTING OF UNITY CANDLE :…Continue Reading

Nice shot Ted!

We meet alot of wedding photographers whilst playing for weddings, and some are particularly friendly and easygoing, as well as very professional. This is really what you need! Ted Murphy is one. He sent me a lovely photo of me playing at a recent wedding.  Continue Reading