Ballymartle's Oldest Citizen Celebrates 100th birthday

Ballymartle's Violet Dorney Resident at Kinsale Community Hospital celebrated her

100th Birthday on 7" October.

Violet was born on 7" October 1925 in Ballymartle, Co. Cork, and moved

One Mile away to Bawnleigh for her married life with her late Husband

Simon.

Her Family are her pride and joy, Son Patrick, Grandchildren Sarah,

Simon and Padraig.

Great Grandchildren Eala and Riadgh.

She was extremely close to her late Twin Sister Kathleen who played a

big part in her life.

She loves Music and Dancing. She is the ultimate "Dancing Queen" For

the past 7 years Violet has been a resident at Kinsale Community

Hospital, where she has been very happy being cared for so well by the

Director of Nursing and Staff.

The Birthday Party was organised by Altrusa Club of Kinsale & District

with wonderful Music from Vincent McCarthy & Friends, and Refreshments

by the Staff of the Hospital.

The County Mayor - Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley presented Violet with A

Cheque from The President of Ireland. - Michael D. Higgins

Also in attendance was Cllr. Marie O'Sullivan - Chairman of Bandon and

Kinsale District Council.