Papal Blessing
" My parents Maurice and Nuala Boyle (neé Gaffney) got married on 1st July 1964 in Drumcondra, Dublin. This is their Papal blessing that they applied for, including the original postal tube. As can be seen, it was delivered via the former Gill's bookshop, of O' Connell St. The postal date is 8th July 1964, just eight days after they got married. Despite their promptness, they never got their Blessing framed, but kept it rolled up in a drawer for over 50 years of happy married life. They both passed away within the last three years. This scroll was retrieved during the recent clearout of our family home."
Submitted by: Gina Byrne