100th Birthday of Christina McGrath of Holywood

Early day motion 879, tabled 12 October 2026 by Alex Easton (Independent). Signed by 2 members.

That this House warmly congratulates Christina McGrath of Holywood, County Down, on the wonderful occasion of her 100th birthday; notes that Christina was born on 15 September 1926 in Derryadd, County Armagh, before moving to Holywood with her family at the age of 10; recognises her remarkable connection with Holywood spanning some 90 years and the contribution she has made to the life of the town; further notes that, after spending 12 years in Canada, Christina returned to Holywood, where she worked in a pharmacy before opening the well-known Mayfair confectionery shop on High Street; acknowledges the many memories she will have created for generations of local families through her business and her long-standing place within the community; also notes that Christina celebrated this very special milestone at Holywood Care Home surrounded by members of her family, including her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and received a congratulatory card from Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla; celebrates a truly remarkable life and an extraordinary milestone; and sends Christina, her family and all those celebrating with her the warmest congratulations and every good wish for the future.

Signatures by party: DUP 1, Independent 1.