I am a Munster based Humanist Celebrant. Hailing from Kilkenny, I have made Cork my home for over 15 years with my wife Louise, and two lurchers. I sing with Choral Con Fusion and play ukulele with Shandon Ukulele Ensemble. I am a vegan, love gardening and am an active member of the Cork Humanist group. Having studied Theology in college, I taught for 17 years in a secondary school in Dublin, followed by 10 years in Adult Education in Cork. Today, I celebrate life’s milestones as a Humanist Celebrant accredited by the Humanist Association.
As a Humanist celebrant, I specialize in creating non-religious, legal wedding ceremonies that center on your unique love story and shared values. Unlike traditional religious ceremonies, a Humanist wedding with me is truly personal and can take place at a time convenient for you. I craft tailored ceremonies that reflect your journey, making your celebration meaningful and inclusive.
In your ceremony, we can include readings, music, and personal vows that genuinely reflect who you are as a couple. You may choose to incorporate symbolic rituals like Celtic Hand Fasting, Drinking from a Quaich, or a Sand Ceremony to represent your new union. I also welcome including children, family members, friends, and even pets to make it a warm, joyful celebration.
If you want to celebrate your love story your way, I’m here to help make it happen. Let’s create a ceremony that truly reflects your values and your love. Contact me now if you’d like a chat.
We honestly can’t thank Sarah enough for the amazing ceremony she created for our wedding at BlackRock Castle in April 2026. From our first meeting with they made everything feel so easy and personal, and it genuinely felt like they cared about getting to know us properly as a couple. The ceremony was exactly what we wanted, warm, relaxed, funny in all the right places, and really meaningful. Our families commented afterwards on how lovely Sarah was and how personal the whole ceremony felt. One of our favourite parts was how Sarah included our “Three Things” so naturally into the script. It made the ceremony feel completely like us, and it’s something we’ll always remember. Sarah brought such a calm and lovely energy to the day and we’re so grateful she was part of it. We would highly recommend her in a heartbeat to any couple looking for someone genuine, thoughtful, and just really lovely to work with. Thank you again Sarah, we’re so glad you were part of our big day!
Sarah was an absolute pleasure to work with — so easy-going, approachable, and genuinely down to earth from the very beginning. She guided us through the planning of the ceremony with great care, offering advice and structure where needed, while also giving us the space to shape the day in a way that felt right for us. That balance was incredibly important to us, and it meant our ceremony felt personal, thoughtful, and truly reflective of who we are. On the day itself, Sarah had a wonderful calm about her. She seemed to know exactly when we needed reassurance, always there with a warm, steady presence and a reassuring smile. The ceremony couldn’t have gone better. Sarah made us feel completely at ease, and so many of our guests commented on her throughout the day — noting her calm presence and the warmth and sincerity she brought to the ceremony. The vows and overall feel were personal, meaningful, and very much “us”. I really couldn’t recommend Sarah more!
Sarah is the guarantee you need to make sure your ceremony runs the way you need it to. Sarah performed my ceremony and even without any rehearsal made it seem like me and my husband knew what we were doing (and we didn't). More importantly Sarah made it so personal and prioritised making us feel so special on the day. You can take my word for it or you can take a chance else. I'm expecting my first baby In December and will be getting Sarah for the name day. Thank you for everything on my special day in April Sarah and see you next year!! Reubens Name Day Sarah was absolutely fantastic! She made Reuben's name day so special and memorable. Her ceremony was heartfelt, engaging, and incredibly emotive and personal, really connecting with everyone there. She has a way of making you feel like you're just a group of friends, showing tremendous interest in everything you say and being such an amazing listener. She was incredibly organised and professional, and also brought a lovely warmth and personal touch that made the day feel extra special. Myself and my husband are gutted that we don't have anything else to celebrate to have her back. Maybe a vow renewal in time! We're so grateful to her for helping us celebrate Reuben in such a beautiful way. We highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a celebrant!
