‘Listening is key’ to 65 years of happy marriage

They are as in love today as they were the day they tied the knot a remarkable 65 years ago and their secret is simple — listen to each other and compromise.

Peter and Eileen Browne, who both turned 88 this year, were surrounded by their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for a huge family celebration to mark their milestone blue sapphire wedding anniversary on Wednesday night in the plush surroundings of Cork’s Imperial Hotel.

“They arranged for us to arrive by limo, which was a great surprise. They made a great job of the whole night really,” Peter said.