Baptism, communion, and confirmation in a day Joe thought 'would never come'

Joe Ryan at the ceremony at St Michael's Garrison Church, Collins Barracks, Cork.

It was a day of joy that Joe Ryan thought would never come, being baptised and receiving the holy sacraments all in one day, ending decades of longing for the former soldier. 

In front of family and friends at the chapel in Cork's Collins Barracks, The Glen man finally had his moment after missing out on baptism, communion, and confirmation as a youngster.