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IN PICTURES: Derry's Mary Nelis celebrates 90th birthday

Published 31st Aug 2025, 18:33 GMT

Mary was joined by family and friends for the celebrations in Derry's Ebrington Hotel

Mary Nelis pictured with her sister Anna McHugh at her 90th birthday celebrations in the Ebrington Hotel.

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Mary Nelis pictured with her sister Anna McHugh at her 90th birthday celebrations in the Ebrington Hotel.

Mary Nelis pictured with her children, from left, Paddy, Frank, Cathy, John and Declan, during her 90th birthday celebrations at the Ebrington Hotel.

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Mary Nelis pictured with her children, from left, Paddy, Frank, Cathy, John and Declan, during her 90th birthday celebrations at the Ebrington Hotel.

Mary Nelis pictured with her children and their partners during her 90th birthday celebrations at the Ebrington Hotel.

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Mary Nelis pictured with her children and their partners during her 90th birthday celebrations at the Ebrington Hotel.

Mary Nelis pictured with her grandchildren during her 90th birthday celebrations at the Ebrington Hotel. (Photos: Keith Moore, nwpresspics)

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Mary Nelis pictured with her grandchildren during her 90th birthday celebrations at the Ebrington Hotel. (Photos: Keith Moore, nwpresspics)

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