Nicola Harkin celebrated her 18th birthday with family and friends at Pitchers while Debra Downey celebrated her 40th in the Phoenix Bar. Donna Breslin also turned 40 at that time in the Foyle Golf Centre and the Delacroix was filled to with Joe Murphy’s friends, family and colleagues from O’Neill Bros. Mary Gallagher got the surprise of her life when she entered the Abercorn Bar and saw her nearest and dearest there for a surprise 40th and Paddy Olgivie and Philip Devine partied in the Broomhill Hotel to celebrate retiring from the Fire Service after 25 years of service. Sheila Doherty enjoyed her 80th birthday dinner in the City Hotel with her children.
25. Some of Mary Gallagher's friends who provided the entertainment at her surprise 40th birthday. Included are, Johnny Doran, Paddy Jr and DJ Sam.
Some of Mary Gallagher's friends who provided the entertainment at her surprise 40th birthday. Included are, Johnny Doran, Paddy Jr and DJ Sam. :Party snaps from 2003 by Hugh Gallagher Photo: Hugh Gallagher
26. Mary Gallagher having a laugh at her 40th birthday party with her family. Included are, Donna and Paul, John and Maria,Paul and Cathy and Damien.
Mary Gallagher having a laugh at her 40th birthday party with her family. Included are, Donna and Paul, John and Maria,Paul and Cathy and Damien. :Party snaps from 2003 by Hugh Gallagher Photo: Hugh Gallagher
27. Sheila Doherty, with her family Marion, Sheila, Chris, Philomena and Don celebrating her 80th birthday at the City Hotel.
Sheila Doherty, with her family Marion, Sheila, Chris, Philomena and Don celebrating her 80th birthday at the City Hotel. :Party snaps from 2003 by Hugh Gallagher Photo: Hugh Gallagher
28. Sheila Doherty, with her family Marion, Sheila, Chris, Philomena and Don and her daugther-in-law Kathleen celebrating her 80th birthday at the City Hotel.
Sheila Doherty, with her family Marion, Sheila, Chris, Philomena and Don and her daugther-in-law Kathleen celebrating her 80th birthday at the City Hotel. :Party snaps from 2003 by Hugh Gallagher Photo: Hugh Gallagher