Charitable couple build foundation for love

ONE Dublin couple have taken the mantra of the Niall Mellon blitz to heart. In 2004, Gareth Lloyd, 28, and Catherine Williams, 32, arrived in South Africa as volunteers to do what the challenge promises — Build More than Houses.

They were part of a team that built 50 houses but they also met for the first time and laid the foundations for a marriage and what will next month become a family.

“She was my team leader in 2004, so it was a bit daunting asking her out but over a few drinks I finally asked her for her number. She said if I really wanted it, I would find it, so I did and when I got back to Ireland I gave her a call.