Úna is synonymous with the MacCafferty School of Music.
She is renowned for her work at the school that has provided singing lessons in Derry for over sixty years and was started by her late father, James MacCafferty in the late fifties when he taught singing, piano and musical theory.
Since his demise in the mid-nineties the school has carried on under the guidance of Úna.
Saturday’s surprise party was organised by Úna’s friends and former pupils. Over 60 attended, some travelling from all over the country.
The lady herself was surprised and shocked to say the least.
"I was gobsmacked when I walked through the doors! I never expected anything like this and to see so many past pupils, some I haven’t seen for years, was an absolute pleasure. I extend a massive thank you to all who organised, attended and indeed, sang on Saturday,” she said.
1. Úna is congratulated by one of her former pupils, Margaret Ross.
Úna is congratulated by one of her former pupils, Margaret Ross. Photo: Jim McCafferty
2. The birthday girl Úna pictured at Saturday's event in the Everglades Hotel with, at back, Denise O'Kane and Fidelma McCormick. Sitting front from left,: Noreen Doherty, Norah Doherty, Catriona Quigley, Grainne Rice, Roisin Rice, Patricia McLaughlin, Collette McMonagle, Nuala McDaid. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
The birthday girl Úna pictured at Saturday's event in the Everglades Hotel with, at back, Denise O'Kane and Fidelma McCormick. Sitting front from left,: Noreen Doherty, Norah Doherty, Catriona Quigley, Grainne Rice, Roisin Rice, Patricia McLaughlin, Collette McMonagle, Nuala McDaid. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty
3. Úna pictured with Isabel McDowell, Ann Marie Hickey, Brenda Ó Somacháin, Kate Ó Somacháin and Caroline Millar.
Úna pictured with Isabel McDowell, Ann Marie Hickey, Brenda Ó Somacháin, Kate Ó Somacháin and Caroline Millar. Photo: Jim McCafferty
4. Former pupils pictured with the Birthday Girl on Saturday - From left, Catriona Friel, Brid Ann Cutliffe, Laura Keogh, Kelly Gibson, Eilish Cradden and Aniss Doherty.
Former pupils pictured with the Birthday Girl on Saturday - From left, Catriona Friel, Brid Ann Cutliffe, Laura Keogh, Kelly Gibson, Eilish Cradden and Aniss Doherty. Photo: Jim McCafferty