Ruth Medjber’s life stories: ‘All of the plans Sean made when he married his love, all the dreams and hopes they shared, they’ve all changed’Ina new project, photographer Ruth Medjber is asking ordinary people to share their extraordinary tales. This week, she meets Sean Smith who was widowed at age 35Sean Smyth photographed by Ruth Medjber for the series, Sin Scéal EileRuth Medjber Today at 06:30In a project that will see me meet and chat with 365 people in one year, my heart felt it was right to start with my friend, Sean Smyth. We chose to shoot in the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin, as the last time I photographed Sean – in March 2025 – we also went there.

Source: Irish Independent January 01, 2026 07:02 UTC