Pictured at the celebrations were, from left, Roger McGowan (son), birthday girl Elizabeth McGowan, Fr. Chris Ginnelly, P.P., Ballycroy, Noreen Maye (daughter) and Marie McGowan, granddaughter. Photos: Teresa Cowley.

Mayo lady celebrates her 104th birthday

CONGRATULATIONS to Mayo lady Mrs. Elizabeth McGowan (Lizzy) who has celebrated her 104th birthday.

Lizzy blew out the candles on her cake with her family and friends who joined her for the big party in St. Brendan's Unit, Mulranny.

Among the guests was her great-grandaughter Caitlin O'Reilly (pictured below) who is more than a century younger than Lizzy.

Caitlin's eyes were wide with excitement as she enjoyed celebrating her great-grandmother's birthday – the age difference between them is 102.5 years.