Love was most definitely in the air in 2024 as we saw a whole host of Irish celebs flaunting their engagement rings on social media after their significant other popped the question.
Let’s have a look at all the engagements of 2024!
Miriam Mullins and Tiaan Heyns
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Dancing with the Stars Alum and TikTok star Miriam Mullins announced her engagement to her South African Beau Tiann Heyns back in April.
The Cork-based content creator shared a sweet OOTD video on her socials where her now fiancé surprised her by getting down on
one knee. She captioned the post “Yes Yes Yes! We have a wedding to plan”.
Sophie Murray and Sam Donovan
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Irish fashion Mogul, Sophie Murray announced her engagement to the world back in April whilst she was traveling Australia with her now fiancé.
Sophie and Sam (AKA Sam Bea by Murray’s fanbase) have been together since meeting at Electric Picnic in 2018. The pair announced the happy news via an Instagram post captioned “It’s a yes in every lifetime”.
Aideen Kate and Dave Kelly
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Makeup artist Aideen Kate revealed her long-time beau Dave Kelly had popped the question on April 21st.
The pair who have been together for over a decade were on a sunrise walk on the beach when Dave got down on one knee. Aideen posted a video of the moment on her Insta and wrote “20.04.24…we’re engaged”.
Holly Carpenter and Jamie
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Former Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter announced her engagement to partner Jamie in May.
The pair were heading to Poolbeg Lighthouse for some sunrise yoga when Jamie got down on one knee.
Holly shared a sweet snapshot of the engagement on her Insta and captioned it “10/05/24 Our most special sunrise stroll yet. Here’s to forever”.
Shona McGarty and David Bracken
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Lead guitarist of Galway based band, Blessed popped the question to his partner, EastEnders’ Shona McGarty back in July.
David got down on one knee near the waterfall at the Japanese Gardens after the couple shared a dance to their favourite song.
Laura Fox and Brian Moran
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Presenter and influencer Laura Fox revealed her engagement to longtime partner Brian Moran back in August.
The pair were holidaying in Tenerife when Brian popped the question. Fox later revealed that they plan to get married abroad in 2026.
Louise Cooney and Mark Sweeney
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Fashion and beauty influencer Louise Cooney announced her engagement to her partner Mark Sweeney back in August.
The pair were spending the day at Spanish Point in county Clare with their son Jude when Mark popped the question. Louise posted a series of photos on her Insta of the precious moments and captioned it: “Forever 15.08.24”.
Danny O’Donoghue and Anais Niang
The Script’s frontman Danny O’Donoghue proposed to his girlfriend Anais Niang, a French events manager in August.
According to the Sun O’Donoghue met Anais during the COVID-19 pandemic and took her to “his favourite place on earth” the Seven Sisters Waterfall in Norway, to pop the question.
Katja Mia and Daragh Curran
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TV presenter, content creator and DWTS alum Katja Mia announced she was engaged to her boyfriend Daragh Curran back in September. The couple were holidaying on Italy’s Amalfi Coast when Daragh popped the question.
The Six O’clock show host posted a series of pictures of her beautiful ring on her Instagram and captioned it: “August dump…but make it different”.
Darren Randolph and Alexandra Burke
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Irish Footballer Darren Randolph revealed his proposal to X Factor winner Alexandra Burke in September. The couple who have two children have been together for three years.
The proposal took place at the Rosewood Hotel in London and the couple shared some sweet snaps from the day.
The singer later posted a video of the lavish proposal captioned: “Here’s to us forever, I can’t believe I get to marry my best friend. Bring on the Burke-Randolph wedding, I can’t wait to call you my husband”.
Laura Nolan and Mathew MacNabb
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Dancing with the Stars couple Laura Nolan and Mathew Mcnabb were the most recent Irish celebs to reveal their engagement. Former Love Island star Mathew met pro-dancer Laura on the 2022 season of DWTS.
The couple both posted a picture of the stunning proposal at a beach in Los Angeles. Laura captioned her photo “YES now, forever and always” whilst her fiancé wrote, “We’ve come a long way”.
The pair were met with a slew of congratulatory messages from their friends and family.
Congratulations to all the happy couples!
