She bought a ring in a jeweller's shop in Dublin city centre and, with the help of a priest, persuaded the military authorities to allow them to marry. She and Joseph were married on the night of 3 May in the chapel of Kilmainham Gaol, a few hours before he was executed.
In a jeweler's shop in Dublin city center, she acquired a ring and, with the support of a priest, successfully lobbied the military to grant permission for their marriage. On the night of May 3rd, they exchanged vows in the chapel of Kilmainham Gaol, mere hours before Joseph's execution.