WATCH | Former Irish Dancer Mary Carey celebrates 101 years and joins in the dancing fun

HAPPY 101st BIRTHDAY MARY

Yesterday (Friday 11 June) Mrs Mary Carey celebrated her 101st birthday at Kintullagh Private Nursing Home in Ballymena.

Mary, a former Irish Dancing teacher, was delighted when the Nine Glens School Of Irish Dance performed and helped to make the celebrations on the day.

Mary Carey (101) with dancers from the Nine Glens School of Irish Dance are (L-R) - Cara McKeown, Zara McNeill, Abbie McCormick, and Sophie McCormick.

Spokesperson for the school of Irish dance, Edith McNeill said:

“Massive Congratulations to Mrs Mary Carey on her 101st Birthday. As a dance school we were extremely honoured to participate in the celebrations.

“All we can hope for is at the grand age of 101 we would also be able to remember and perform our dancing skills like the true dancing legend that you are!”

Dancers from the Nine Glens School of Irish Dance are (L-R) - Sophie McCormick, Abbie McCormick, Zara McNeill, and Cara McKeown.

Irish dancer, Zara McNeill, commented:

“Wow, what a lady. We were absolutely thrilled to be invited to perform as part of her celebrations.”

Dancing are Abbie McCormick, Sophie McCormick, Cara McKeown, and Zara McNeill.