At least there has been no singing of "Danny Boy." I asked.

We've already been invited to stay over any time we get to Dublin in the future. And I think mom has invited his kids and grandkids to the US to stay with them and tour DC.

My sister's response on hearing about the eternity rings:
"HE COULDN'T HAVE BOUGHT HER A NICE NECKLACE? OR MAYBE A CLADDAGH RING? I COULD LIVE WITH A CLADDAGH RING. OMFG." I have to agree with her.