It truly was the year of love, let alone the summer of love, with many Irish celebs saying yes to spending a lifetime together – and we couldn’t be happier for them!
Let’s take a look at some of the engagements of 2025…
Rachel Gorry and Adrien Kieran
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Rachel took to her Instagram to share the amazing news of her engagement to partner Adrien earlier this month.
The post was a stunning photo of the pair with the caption “A lifetime, with you”
The news comes only weeks after Rachel gave birth to their baby twins, Ryan and Evie – an amazing few weeks of joy for the family!
Karen Byrne and Jake Carter
Seven years after they were paired together on Dancing with the Stars, Karen Byrne said yes to her partner Jake Carter back in March.
The proposal took place on the DWTS dance floor, after Jake said there was no other place he would want to propose.
The heartwarming video was shared to their Instagram, and it’s safe to say we were all in tears – delighted for them!
Aoife Walsh and partner Ben
Former Miss Ireland star, Aoife Walsh, said yes to partner Ben back in September this year.
The engagement took place in sunny Lisbon, after Aoife shared the news to her Instagram along with the caption “the easiest yes of my life”.
Aoife has shared her life as bride to be on her social media, with glimpses of her stunning engagement that took place back in November – we are all very excited to follow along with the wedding planning journey!
Thomas Barr and Kelly McGrory
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It’s an Olympian love story after Olympians Thomas Barr and Kelly McGrory announced their engagement in September.
The athletes shared a gorgeous picture of the pair smiling from ear to ear on a beach in Corfu Greece, with Kelly captioning the picture “Corfu will have a place in my heart forever. And so will you Thomas Barr”
What a cute love story!
Ryan Tubridy and Dr Clare Kambomettu
Ryan Tubridy shared the news that he had proposed to long term partner Dr Clare Kambomettu back in June on his Virgin Radio show. The pair had their proposal in the west of Ireland, after keeping the news quite private.
The two even had their wedding just a few weeks ago at Abbey Glen Castle in Connemara Co. Galway. The photos of the wedding look absolutely fabulous, and we wish them a lifetime of happiness!
Jack Woolley and Dave Stig
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Irish Olympian and taekwondo champion Jack Woolley got engaged last March to partner Dave Stig.
The couple shared their happy news via an Instagram post, with fellow Olympians flooding the comments to wish them well.
The proposal came just as Jack was entering the semi-final of Dancing with the Stars – an exciting few days for them to say the least!
Aisling Kearns and Dave Fennell
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Actress Aisling Kearns said yes to her long-term partner, Dave Fennell, in August this year.
Aisling shared the news to her Instagram with the cutest video of the pair on a beach as Dave popped the question. She captioned the video “Forever and Ever”.
The wedding plans seem to be in full swing for the pair as Aisling regularly keeps her followers up to date on their journey so far – we cannot wait for the big day!
Pamela Joyce and Gavin Moran
Radio host Pamela Joyce announced her engagement to her partner, Gavin Moran in August of this year.
The former Today FM host “hard launched” her relationship back in 2023.
It looks like Gavin popped the question during a romantic walk on the beach!
Greg O’Shea and Jeanni Mulder
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Greg O’Shea got down on one knee to pop the question to his partner, Jeanni Mulder as the couple rang in the new year in her native South Africa.
The pair went on to tie the knot in Dublin this year, surrounded by a close group of family and friends.
Their engagement was certainly a beautiful one.
A huge congratulations to all the couples who got engaged this year – we wish them a lifetime of happiness!
Words by Emily Molloy