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06 Sept 2025

Celebrations as ladies club in Offaly marks 40th birthday

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Memnebrs f Mella's Ladies Club with Fr Brendan and Fr Reggie

Mella's Ladies Club from Ballycumber recently celebrated their 40th birthday.

Founded in 1983 and named after St Mella, mother of St Manchan who is the local patron saint of the area.

The night began with Mass celebrated by Fr Brendan and assisted by Fr Reggie in Boher Church for all members past and present and all deceased members and their families.

The celebrations continued in Gussies where a prosecco reception was followed by appetizers, nibbles and treats.

A birthday cake to mark the occasion was enjoyed by all. Past and present members reminisce on trips and activities enjoyed by all over the years. Music on the night was provided by the Grennan brothers who were hugely entertaining.

A list on display showed various achievements by the club over 40 years which included a lot of community work, several fundraisers for worthy causes and many group meals and trips away.

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