Orlagh’s dad, Jorg, is from Germany, her mum, Libby, is from Doon and she cheers for Tipp. Orlagh’s dad got in touch with Angela Merkel’s office six months ago — even inviting her to the wedding. While the lads sold the flag for charity a couple of years ago, Richie got a loan of it for the wedding. After posing for photographs with the Merkel flag, Orlagh’s dad, Jorg, had a surprise for the couple. “Orlagh’s dad got in touch with Angela Merkel’s office six months ago — we knew nothing about this of course.

Source: Irish Examiner July 19, 2019 04:18 UTC