CONGRATULATIONS to newly-engaged couple Brian Murphy and Lisa Crosbie who were at Dublin shortly after Brian had popped the question on holidays in Tuscany. Unbeknownst to Lisa, it took a couple of attempts by fellow schoolteacher Brian to find the ideal moment to get Lisa away from the yard, a show or a schooling session long enough to propose.

A suggested visit to Tintern Abbey, Lisa’s favourite place, was ruled out after a long day at a show, so it was Plan B in Italy.