Cousins Celebrate their 21st Birthday

Last Saturday, 14th Sept. Julie Fitzgerald, West End, Castletownbere celebrated her 21st birthday at her home with a bar-b-que - with her many friends, family and neighbours - young and old.  Weather could not have been kinder - with sunshine in abundace and temperatures well into the 20's.  Kick off began at 3pm and ended sometime the following day.  The garden was decorated with bunting and numerous lights to keep the party going well into the night.  A specially erected 'marquee' was put up by Julie's dad Pat, to house the disco gear.  DJ Cro provided the entertainment with music from the 60's, through to the present day.  Fancy Dress was optional - but quite a few turned up in full gear.  3 bar-b-ques were going non-stop and beverages was flowing freely.  One of Julie's surprises during the evening was the arrival of her 2 friends who were working in Hawaii for the summer. Emma Holland and Emer Fitzgerald arrived home a week early to partake in the festivities - but kept it a secret from Julie.

A few short weeks ago, Sharon Martin-Sullivan, Church Gate, Castletownbere, also celebrated her 21st with a monster bash in the recently opened Forge Niteclub.  Again she was joined by all her friends and family and the fabulous food was supplied by Gemma Hunt of the Mariner Restaurant.  Here again, DJCro provided the entertainment and the floor rocked until the wee hours of the morning.

Wishing both girls, cousins and best friends, the very best for the future - may all their dreams come true.

Sharon's Bash (click on image to view larger photo - then the back arrow on browser to return to this page)

Sharon blowing her candles - assisted by her brother Graham	Sharon with her Nanas - Martin-Sullivan & O'Driscoll	Sharon (centre) with Christina O'Shea (left) and Cousin Julie	Sharon about to accept  of her 21 kisses from John Paul Downey & Paul Harrington	Peadar Lowney and Sharon's Aunt Mary - stepping it out on the dance floor.

Julie's Bar-b-que

Julie with her extended family - l-r mom Evelyn, dad Pat, sister Marian, brother Sean, Nana Martin-Sullivan & Julie	A view of the Garden - smoke coming from the bar-b-que - in glorious sunshine	Dancing the night away - Joseph, Emma & Julie doing their version of Y.M.C.A.	More Dancing - to the tones of Macarenna	DJCro turning out the music - watched eagerly by Joey
Rasta - also paid a visit	Atrain formed led by  Joey & ...	Attempting the dance version of 'Saturday Night'.	Iris van Zantzen & her son	Julie with her family.