In a ceremony marked by elegance and tradition, the union of Mr Darnel De MacGillycuddy, R.M.F., and Miss Lillian Clove captivated the hearts of attendees at St. Mary Cathedral in Limerick. The nuptials, held on a recent day, brought together two prominent families, weaving a tale of matrimony against the backdrop of familial legacy and societal acclaim.

The groom, Mr Darnel De MacGillycuddy, R.M.F., is the son of the late Mr Daniel DeCourcy Macgillicuddy of Tralee, Co. Kerry. On the other side of this union stands the radiant bride, Miss Lillian Clove, the younger daughter of the late Sir Cleeve, D.L., and Lady Cleeve of Sunville House, Limerick. The ceremony, an exquisite affair, was officiated by the Reverend J. Daun, hailing from ‘Downend,’ Bristol, and uncle of the bride. Assisting him were the esteemed Bishop of Limerick and Ardfert, along with the Reverend T. F. Abbott, Successor of St. Mary Cathedral.

The bridal procession unfolded against the grandeur of St. Mary Cathedral, a fitting venue for a union of such distinction. The bride, gracefully given away by her mother, was accompanied by a sole bridesmaid, Miss Armitage. Adding a touch of sophistication to the proceedings, Mr Emmerson, B. M., assumed the role of the best man. The ceremony was attended by a sizable gathering of relatives and friends, all witnessing the solemnization of this union with joy and enthusiasm. The church itself bore witness to the significance of the occasion, adorned and embellished to complement the gravity of the matrimonial vows exchanged within its sacred walls.

The nuptial service, rendered in a resounding choral manner, resonated with the echoes of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, skilfully played by Mr Muspratt on the organ. As the newly wedded couple emerged from the cathedral, a sense of jubilation and optimism permeated the air, signifying the commencement of their shared journey through life.

Following the ceremony, a reception unfolded at Sunville, the familial residence of Lady Cleeve. The festivities provided an opportunity for well-wishers to extend their congratulations to the newly-weds and partake in the joyous celebration of love and commitment. Later in the day, Mr and Mrs. Macgillicuddy embarked on their honeymoon journey, eliciting fond farewells from those gathered.

The couple was not only blessed with the warmth of well-wishing hearts, but also with a profusion of numerous and opulent gifts, a testament to the esteem in which they are held within their circles. The generosity of these gifts serves as a tangible expression of the community’s collective joy and support for the newly-weds as they embark on this new chapter of their lives.

As the echoes of the wedding bells fade, Mr and Mrs. Macgillicuddy carry with them the memories of a day marked by love, tradition, and the promise of a shared future. The elegance of their union, set against the timeless backdrop of St. Mary Cathedral, becomes a cherished chapter in the tapestry of Limerick’s social fabric.

Dublin Daily Express – Thursday 30 June 1910