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Mayor joins 100th birthday celebrations for Tillie Virtue

Mayor joins 100th birthday celebrations for Tillie Virtue

Thu, February 10, 2022

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has made a special presentation to a Coleraine resident who marks a milestone birthday this week.

Councillor Richard Holmes visited Tillie Virtue at her home ahead of her 100th birthday which takes place on Friday 11th February 2022.

Born in County Tyrone a century ago, the mother-of-seven has three daughters and four sons who all live in Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Germany. Her husband Bobby passed away over 20 years ago.

Expressing his congratulations, the Mayor said: “I would like to thank Tillie and her extended family for inviting me to be a part of her 100th birthday celebrations. I was delighted to offer my good wishes on behalf of the Borough. I greatly enjoyed my chat with her, a truly amazing lady who is much loved by her family and friends. I hope she enjoys continued good health and contentment.”

Happy Birthday to Coleraine resident Tillie Virtue who turns 100 on February 11th 2022. Tillie is pictured here with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes during his recent visit to help mark this very special occasion. The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Richard Holmes makes a special presentation to Tillie Virtue who celebrates her 100th birthday on February 11th 2022.