Dolores Catania Shines in Ireland With Paulie Connell at Family Wedding
Dolores Catania and Paulie Connell are continuing to show fans just how strong their relationship is. “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star, 54, joined her longtime boyfriend in Ireland this past weekend to celebrate a special family wedding, and the pair looked happier than ever.
Paulie shared photos and videos from the celebration on Instagram on Aug. 24, capturing both the lively atmosphere and candid moments with family.
In the snapshots, Catania’s longtime boyfriend could be seen laughing with relatives, enjoying the dance floor, and posing with his youngest son, Brooklyn. The highlight for fans, however, was seeing Dolores looking radiant in a sleek black gown with a drop waist, styled with metallic sandals, dangling earrings, and a curled updo.
“Honored to be back in the homeland, celebrating your wedding, your beautiful life, your amazing wife, and your lovely daughters,” Paulie captioned his post. “What a blessing to share this special day with family and witness the man you’ve become.”
Dolores’ Sweet Tributes to Paulie
Dolores also hasn’t held back from celebrating her relationship on social media. In June, she shared a heartfelt birthday post for Paulie filled with photos and videos from their four years together. In her caption, she wrote, “You’ve been my constant — especially this past year. From being by my side during my heart ablation, to showing up with strength, patience, and so much love, you’ve always reminded me what true love looks like.”
She continued with a touching note about his character: “You’re not just an amazing partner — you’re an extraordinary father and friend. Watching the way you love, support, and show up for everyone in your life, time after time, has been a true spectacle to watch.”
Dolores added that Paulie leads “with kindness,” teaches with humor, and “loves with [his] whole soul.” She concluded: “You’re smart, hilarious, strong, and successful — but most of all, you’re good through and through.”
What Makes Dolores & Paul’s Relationship Work
Outside of social media, Dolores recently spoke to Hamptons Storyboard magazine about her relationship. She credited “compromise” as the key to their strong bond and described Paulie using three words she also uses for herself: “kind, compassionate, and loyal.”
The pair, who have been together for four years, continue to blend their families and support each other’s milestones. From medical recoveries to international weddings, Dolores and Paulie have shown their bond is built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared sense of humor.
