There was great celebrations recently at Ramsbottom's in Portlaoise for Claire Finnerty's 40th birthday party. There was a fantastic turn out of family and friends to celebrate the Durrow native and Portlaoise nurse's big birthday. Photographer Alf Harvey went along to the event and captured these photos. Claire Finnerty with her mother Gabby Dunne-Das.

placeholder image — There was great celebrations recently at Ramsbottom's in Portlaoise for Claire Finnerty's 40th birthday party. There was a fantastic turn out of family and friends to celebrate the Durrow native and Portlaoise nurse's big birthday. Photographer Alf Harvey went along to the event and captured these photos. Claire Finnerty with her mother Gabby Dunne-Das.

PICTURES: All smiles as Laois nurse celebrates 40th birthday in style

Published 16th Mar 2026, 20:25 GMT

Claire Finnerty celebrated her birthday at Ramsbottom's in Portlaoise

Claire Finnerty with her work friends.

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Claire Finnerty with her work friends.

Claire Finnerty with Anne Marie Bowe.

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Claire Finnerty with Anne Marie Bowe.

Claire Finnerty with her cousins Siobhán and Erin.

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Claire Finnerty with her cousins Siobhán and Erin.