Wonderful Gobnait Twomey is 100 Years Young Today!

Thursday, 20th January 2022 marked the truly magnificent occasion of the 100th Birthday of the very wonderful and hugely popular Gobnait Twomey of Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet.   It was indeed a great honour to be present during the afternoon at the very welcoming home of Gobnait when Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. arrived to officially present the President’s Letter and Cheque and when many great neighbours and friends called to extend sincere congratulations on such an historic occasion.   Here we share some 21 images from our visit.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.   Heartfelt congratulations to such a True Lady and Friend of All – the wonderful Gobnait Twomey whose amazing spirit and attitude to life is truly inspirational.  (S.R.)

On the occasion of Gobnait’s 100th Birthday celebrated in her very welcoming home at Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet – Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. presented the President’s cheque of €2,540.00 and read President Michael D. Higgins’s uplifting letter which had been written to Gobnait.
Gobnait with her four superbly caring daughters.
Extended Family celebrate Gobnait’s historic Birthday.
Four generations present for Gobnait’s very special day.
A royal welcome for neighbours Paddy and Helen Sheahan.
Jerry O’Mahony brings the beautiful Birthday Cake.
Great Friends Gobnait and Mary O’Connor celebrate the historic occasion.
Gobnait truly enjoyed Nora’s excellent singing of the very apt Centenary Song “The Galtee Mountain Boy”.

13 thoughts on “Wonderful Gobnait Twomey is 100 Years Young Today!”

  1. Beautiful photos. Congratulations and best wishes on a very special birthday. Gobnait you look so well and certainly do not look like a lady of 100 years. Well done and many more years of health and happiness . May god bless you.

  2. “ Congratulations “ Gubby on your very special Birthday ….. so lovely to see you looking so well -!!!
    Sending you lots of love
    Marie McAuliffe nee Dunne – no 26

  3. Happy birthday Gubby from all the Dennehy family (No. 21) I remember that smile well you haven’t changed a bit, what’s your secret? Love Jenny xo

  4. Wishing Gubby a wonderful 100th birthday. You are looking beautiful, love and best wishes from Lalie Healy and family, Pound Hill

  5. Dearest Gubby
    Wishing you the Happiest Birthday. Many Happy memories when I was growing up just across the road. you look truly amazing .

    Love Peggy Crutchlow. xx

    (nee Cotter. London)

  6. Fabulous photos to be treasured. Happy birthday Gubby. Looking fabulous. Have a wonderful birthday.

    Majella Galvin no 20.

  7. Dear Gubby,

    Many congratulations on your BIG Birthday! It was lovely to see all the family around you to celebrate your special day.

    Love and best wishes,

    Breeda and Kate (from London.)

  8. Belated birthday wishes Gubby on a very special birthday! Great memories of you as a wonderful neighbour and a lovely family.

  9. Belated Birthday wishes to our next door neighbour Gubby! You all looked so lovely, hope you enjoyed your big day – From everyone at no.12 🙂

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