'21 in 21': Congratulations to all our birthday stars
This will be a year like no other and with the restrictions in place for the foreseeable future, the opportunities for families and friends to gather for big birthday celebrations are on ice for now.
We here at the Meath Chronicle didn't want to let another year pass without being able to mark some of these great occasions in some small way.
With '21 in 21', we want to mark the birthdays of all our wonderful young people turning 21 in 2021. So here is this week's birthday boys and girls.
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Happy Birthday to Beverley Lynch from Addinstown, Trim with lots of love from from mum Tara, dad Matty and brother Kelvin and from all her friends!Image 2 of 8
David Brady from Kells who celebrated his 21st on 13th January 2021 a very quiet one but the plan is to celebrate in style when Covid is banished! Happy 21st ‘D Man’ from Kells. Happy 21st Birthday David from mam, sisters, brothers-on-law, nieces and nephews, Max & Bruno! and the Matthews familyImage 3 of 8
Lauren Kelly hit her big birthdfay milestone 21 on the 6th January.Lauren had been planning for years to spend it in New York but unfortunately the pandemic changed her plans according to sister Cheryl.“Instead we had a 21st party at home with our family. We had thought we would be able to invite some family and friends as the 6th was the last day of the original Christmas restrictions but then they were changed so it was just immediate family.”“She’s one in a million we would love to see some pictures printed in the Meath Chronicle.“Lauren, happy 21st birthday we know it’s not the birthday we had originally planned but we had a great night celebrating you, turning 21 we’re so proud of you, and love you.” Mam and Dad xx.“Happy 21st birthday to our amazing sister and aunty Lauren. You have grown into a beautiful hard working kind woman that is always there for all of us we love you more than you know xx.”Image 4 of 8
A big Happy Birthday to Lauren Toner from Kildalkey who was 21 on Friday and celebrated at home with mam, dad and got a very special hug from brother Ethan (pictured above).Image 5 of 8
Congratulations to Naomi Blaney from Glackenstown, Wilkinstown“It’s not the one we planned but we can go mad next year,” says mam Samantha.Love from Mam and Dad, Nanny, Grandad Jim, and all your Aunts, Uncles and Cousins xxx.Image 6 of 8
Congratulations to Natalie Kelly from Ballivor who is a front line worker, working for the Crann support group in Coisceimeanna Community Childcare, Trim. Her family say Natalie is a “beautiful, kind, loving soul who loves her job very much.”Natalie turned 21 on the 19th January this year and has lost the opportunity to have her 21st but in true Kelly style, settled for a some drinks over a few face time calls with family and friends. “Nat we wish you a fantastic birthday.” Love from Naomi, Trevor and kiddies xxx.Image 7 of 8
Wishing Tara Leonard a very Happy 21st Birthday from her Mum and Dad, Janice and Bryan Leonard, Skryne . “Tara is currently studying a Health Care Assistant course in DCFE. We wish her every success with her future”.Image 8 of 8
We want to wish lots of love to Rebecca Wilson on her 21st birthday on 25th January. Lots of love from mum, brother Daniel and all the family xxx.We're also aware of a lot of families with other significant 'roundy' birthdays and anniversaries being celebrated at the same time, so we're happy to accommodate those too.
If you have a special someone at home about to get the 'key of the door' let us know about two/three weeks in advance and we'll feature in our '21 in 21' coverage in the paper.
Here's what you need to do:
Email us good quality photo(s) of the birthday star as they are now and of when they were a baby. (We don't want any rows so best tell them what you're up to if sending in!)
Add a little message or a line or two about them and what they're up to. Don't forget to tell us where you're from and add a phone number in case we need to contact you.
Email ONLY to readerspics@meathchronicle.ie