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.
She purchased a ring at a Dublin jeweler's store and, with the aid of a priest, successfully negotiated with military officials to secure their marriage. On the night of May 3rd, they were married in the chapel of Kilmainham Gaol, just prior to Joseph's execution.