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BreakingNews.ie
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Derry Girls' Saoirse-Monica Jackson pays homage to her roots in Irish wedding
Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson and her DJ fiance celebrated their Celtic heritage as they married in a three-day celebration in Ireland. The 31-year-old, who plays schoolgirl Erin Quinn in the hit comedy, wore a cream dress with puff sleeves as she wed Hector Barbour, known as Denis Sulta, just outside of Kenmare in Co Kerry, according to British Vogue. Advertisement Derry Girls co-star Jamie-Lee O'Donnell wore a long green Rat & Boa dress and attended as one of the bridesmaids while Jackson was walked down the aisle by her father to a cover of the TV show's theme song Dreams by The Cranberries. Speaking to Vogue, Jackson said of the celebrations: 'Everybody said that the whole weekend was like something from a movie, and it really was. 'I want to do it again.' Jackson's dress transformed for the evening, which included shortening the skirt and reversing the corset to reveal a tartan side. Advertisement There were nods to the bride's mother and mother-in-law's wedding dresses featured in the design of Jackson's custom Annie's Ibiza dress, she told the publication. Barbour proposed with a custom ring during a trip to a beach in Donegal while the pair were wearing Dryrobes and Crocs, their pair told Vogue. Jackson said Barbour had written down everything he said during the proposal which she enjoyed being able to read back. The couple originally thought they would get married abroad in order to have an outdoor celebration but settled on Ireland in order to pay tribute to their shared Celtic heritage, they told Vogue. Advertisement Derry Girls co-star Jamie-Lee O'Donnell served as one of Jackson's bridesmaids (Liam McBurney/PA) Barbour, who is Scottish, wore a kilt and feathered hat for the ceremony, along with his groomsmen. In a post on Instagram with photos from the celebrations, Jackson wrote 'to infinity and beyond' and included a video of the pair embracing, with her husband lifting her up on the dancefloor. In another post featuring videos from the day, she wrote 'to all our loved ones, you are everything'. One of the clips shows Jackson posing in her wedding dress joking 'she's a shy bride, a very shy bride' and later asking 'When's the kissing?' Advertisement Jackson can be seen sipping a pint of Guinness in a photo while a video features the bride dancing with O'Donnell, who played fellow schoolgirl Michelle Mallon in Derry Girls. The Bafta award-winning series, created and written by Lisa McGee on Channel 4, follows a group of teenagers growing up in Northern Ireland in the 1990s before the Good Friday Agreement.
Yahoo
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gorsedh Kernow names 22 new bards including American from Minnesota
Gorsedh Kernow has named 22 new bards, including an American from Minnesota. Gorsedh Kernow, established in 1928, celebrates and promotes Cornwall's unique Celtic heritage with a ceremony to celebrate the works of those who have made a distinct difference to Cornish culture. The new bards will be recognised for their work in serving Cornwall, including Mr Downing. He has been recognised as a new bard after promoting Cornish identity in the United States. The new bards come from a wide range of backgrounds, including the arts, media, and community service. Others have excelled in Cornish language examinations, demonstrating their commitment to the preservation and promotion of the language. Among the honourees are individuals who have actively contributed to the promotion of Cornwall's heritage, both locally and internationally. The list of new initiates includes local figures such as Mark Camp from Looe, recognised for utilising his extensive knowledge of Cornish heritage and natural history to advance 'Kernow'. Julie Caplin Grey has also been honoured for her cultural leadership within Cornwall, enhancing community access to Cornish culture. In addition, the special ceremony will welcome bards from overseas, such as Mr Downing from Minnesota, USA, who has ardently promoted Cornish identity in America. His efforts are a testament to the diverse and far-reaching influence of Cornwall's unique culture, extending well beyond the boundaries of the United Kingdom. Another notable entrant is Alexandre Le Gall from Cantabria, Spain, who has been honoured for his proficiency in the Cornish language and his ongoing work promoting Kernow. The newly named bards will be officially welcomed into the College of Bards of Gorsedh Kernow in Marazion on September 6, 2025. This ceremony will be conducted by the Grand Bard of Cornwall, Jenefer Lowe (Gwythvosen). A press spokesperson for Gorsedh Kernow said: "We are delighted to welcome these new bards, people whose work reflects Cornwall's distinctive culture both traditional and modern, at home and in the diaspora."
