Maura and Peter first met ten years ago. They have been friends and maintained contact throughout the years despite Peter living and working in Galway for a number of years. They starting dating in May 2011. Peter then popped the question in December 2012 while they both watched the sun go down over Lake Garda in Northern Italy. They will tie the knot on the 31st of May 2014 in Castletown Geoghegan witnessed by family and close friends.