Goalie catches bride’s heart

CELEBRATION is the last thing on the minds of Cork’s footballers, but the panel put the heartbreak of last week’s All-Ireland final defeat to Kerry behind them at the weekend as they gathered for the love-match of goalie Alan Quirke to his long-time girlfriend Christina O’Leary.

Goalie catches bride’s heart

Alan, who is a member of the Defence Forces, tied the knot with Christina at the Garrison Church of St Michael, Collins Barracks, Cork, on Saturday.

The wedding was attended by a host of GAA stars including Anthony Lynch, Paul Kerrigan and Alan’s best man Owen Sexton. Star hurler Sean Óg O hAilpín who, when asked to get his picture taken with a line up of glamorous ladies, joked that it was a “single ladies” shot and he wouldn’t want to get in the way.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited