Rory O’Connell Marries Ruairí Carmody at Ballymaloe House
Ballymaloe Cookery School co-founder Rory O’Connell married his partner Ruaidhrí Carmody at Ballymaloe House Hotel in East Cork on Thursday, October 15, Irish Examiner reported. The wedding took place at the establishment that O’Connell established alongside his sister, Darina Allen, in 1983, where he continues to teach.
Following the ceremony, O’Connell shared photographs from the celebration on Instagram with the caption, One week married. What a day it was. So much joy.
The newlywed couple wore dapper attire as they gathered with family and friends at the East Cork venue, according to evoke.ie.
Celebrity Guests and Family Celebrate in East Cork
Fellow chef and cookbook author Clodagh McKenna attended the wedding alongside her husband, Harry Herbert. McKenna described the celebration on social media as a truly magical day celebrating the wedding of the most special two people in our lives,
adding, We love you both SO much.
Darina Allen joined the guest list for her brother’s nuptials, alongside Rory’s niece-in-law, fellow cookbook author Rachel Allen. Singer Imelda May also shared congratulatory remarks in the social media comments, writing, True love lives,
while Rachel Allen described the event as so beautiful.
Head Chef Dervilla Flynn and JR Ryall Prepare the Wedding Feast
Guests enjoyed a culinary lineup curated by Ballymaloe House head chef Dervilla Flynn and pastry chef JR Ryall. McKenna highlighted a Hors d’Oeuvre buffet, Ballycotton John Dory, and a classic Ballymaloe cheese board, describing the meal as the most incredible dinner by head chef Dervilla Flynn.
McKenna also praised the dessert service, calling it a wedding desert trolley of dreams by the fabulous JR Ryall.
O’Connell, who has twice received Ireland’s Chef of the Year accolade and authored three cookery books, celebrated his nuptials surrounded by the culinary traditions of the estate he helped build.
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