Ireland AM presenter returns to wedding venue to celebrate 1-year anniversary with hubby as fans praise ‘cutest couple'
The breakfast show host and her
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Siomha Ni Ruairc and Cathal Prender celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary
3
Siomha and Cathal went back to the castle they got married in
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Siomha's fans all gushed over the 'cute couple'
wedding
anniversary.
Taking to
star
posted a series of adorable snaps from their love-filled trip.
The doting wife sweetly wrote in her caption: "
Filleadh ar Loch Iascaigh. Celebrating our first wedding anniversary back where it happened.
"
Love it even more after this trip.
@cathal_pendred
I'd be lost without you
."
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Siomha and Cathal looked happy-as-ever as they posed in matching white bath robes in the gardens of the castle.
The popular presenter had a fresh-faced glow and wore her
hair
tied back in a sleek ponytail.
Later, Cathal snapped a gorgeous picture of Siomha enjoying a fruity cocktail in the hotel bar.
The beaming star raised her glass to cheers and lovingly smiled at her husband.
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The happy couple were all dolled up as they posed for another
selfie
in their hotel room.
Siomha donned a champagne coloured blouse with a white satin midi skirt and dainty ballet flats.
Ireland AM star enjoys honeymoon
The
make-up
look.
The couple toasted their love with a bottle of champagne in their room before wandering hand-in-hand through the enchanting castle grounds where they previously declared: "I do."
Siomha and Cathal enjoyed breakfast together on their final day where they delighted in completing the crossword and sudoku
puzzles
in the newspaper.
Fans all flocked to the comment section to wish the couple a happy anniversary.
'HERE'S TO MANY MORE'
Fellow
Ireland
AM star,
Denise said: "Happy anniversary to you both, here's to many more years."
Patrick commented: "Congrats you two! How is it a year already."
And Louise gushed: "The cutest couple!!"
Siomha was every inch the
The stunning bride chose an elegant strapless gown featuring a fashionable cowl neckline, side ruching, and a trailing train for her special day.
She finished the look with a flowing, floor-length veil.
Several famous faces were spotted at the glamorous affair, including the bride's Gra ar an Tra co-star, James Kavanagh, and influencer Niamh Cullen.
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