The Barber and the Bridegroom

Published March 17, 2023 at 11:54 AM EDT

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Kevin O'Hara is the author of "Last of the Donkey Pilgrims: A Man's Journey Through Ireland." Here he shares with us "The Barber and the Bridegroom."

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