PICTURES: 100th birthday celebrated in Monasterevin

Party at the Clanard Court Hotel in Athy

Leinster Express Reporter

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Leinster Express Reporter

Sr Mary Rose Gleeson of the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, celebrated her 100th birthday.

The celebration took place on Wednesday, December 5 beginning with Mass in Moore Abbey chapel celebrated by Fr Liam Merrigan.

A party followed at the Clanard Court Hotel in Athy, where she was joined by family, friends and fellow sisters from Ireland and the UK.

Sr Mary Rose is a familiar figure in the parish, attending morning Mass every day. Everyone wished Sr Mary Rose good health and enjoyment of life.