A Galbally wedding day was halted when the bride threw her bouquet over her head and then ran back to catch it among a phalanx of single women. After discussions with the priest, the reception was cancelled amidst the confusion, with the groom disappointed but impressed with his bride’s dexterity.

Mary Hillick (36), who won Miss Galbally Wrangler Jeans in 2017, said she doesn’t know what came over her but feels she did the right thing:

“I don’t know what came over me, but I feel I did the right thing.”

…she added, before winking at the priest.

Fr Lovejoy confirmed that the reception had been cancelled before changing into civilian gear and heading to Tally’s for a pint of stout and a chaser.