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09 Sept 2025

Kilkenny couple say 'I do' in beautiful local wedding ceremony

From this week's Freshford Notes in the Kilkenny People Newspaper

Kilkenny couple say 'I do' in beautiful local wedding ceremony

The marriage was celebrated in St Lachtain’s Church on Friday of Liam Cullen, formerly of Luton, UK and Jennifer Hickey, Woodview, Freshford. The ceremony was performed by Fr P Carey.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was assisted by her friend Kimberly Farrell as chief bridesmaid, along with Stacey Davies, Teagan Johnston, Kiera Holland and Alice Sears.

Best man was Luke Sears with Stephen Holland, Liam Hayes, James Martin and Chris Devane as groomsman. Junior groomsman was Freddie Cullen and flower girls were Erin Cullen and Sophie Hickey. Pageboys were Louie Hickey and Thomas Ward and Alfie Hickey and Ruairi Ward as ushers.

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The offertory was presented by Sally Hickey and Bernie Cullen, mothers of the bride and groom. Prayers of the faithful were read by Jessica Ali, Aine Farrell, Kieran Ryan, Alannah Purcell and Alan Rafter and the music was by Laura Whelan. A reception was held afterwards in Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny.

The couple, who reside in Freshford, are wished all the very best in their newly married life together.

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