“This is a treasured family heirloom photograph of John Joseph/J.J. Gerety and Teresa Larkin, from Kilcurry, Ballymahon in Co Longford. We understand they spent a few days honeymoon in Dublin following their marriage there in 1949. As a family we love this photograph of our parents and it bedecks the mantel piece of every one of their ten children’s homes. I saw your project on The Late Late Show and immediately recognised the ‘manonthebridge’ having worked in Dublin in the 70’s and know this photograph was one of his. Sadly both Mum and Dad have departed this world but this wonderful photograph is treasured by all the family. A huge ‘Thank You’ to the manonthebridge – Arthur, for capturing what we feel is a beautiful ‘moment in time’ of our family’s beginnings. A lovely project – well done the organisers. Cheers Marie Gerety”
(1949)
Submitted by Marie Gerety