Dr Tony Holohan marries partner Ciara in 'beautiful day from start to finish'
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Dr Tony Holohan has married his partner Ciara Cronin in a low key summer wedding in Dublin.
The couple tied the knot at the National Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaire yesterday afternoon. They were joined at the venue by their close family and friends, including Tony's children, Clodagh and Ronan, as they said "I do".
'It was a beautiful day from start to finish," Dr Tony Holohan told the Sunday Independent. "We were surrounded by our families and closest friends. Ciara has a wonderful relationship with my children, Clodagh and Ronan - so it felt natural that Ronan was our best man and Ciara's sister, Elaine, was our best woman."
Dr Tony was previously married to Dr Emer Feely. Sadly, she passed away in 2021 after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable cancer, back in 2012.
Dr Tony and psychotherapist Ciara began dating in 2023. He revealed last weekend that they were planning to get married. Tony posted a picture on social media of himself and Ciara in Dun Laoghaire ahead of their wedding day.
He wrote: "One week to go to our big day - I'm so happy that Ciara and I will spend the rest of our lives together." They bride and groom were inundated with comments wishing them well. One follower commented underneath: "Huge congratulations."
Another added: "Wishing you both every happiness you both deserve this." While a third said: "Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together. Congratulations Dr Holohan and your new bride Ciara."
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