Joan McMahon from Tobertaoscain  is the latest parishioner to celebrate her 100th birthday. On 8th May 1925, Joan was born into the McMahon family in Crohaven,  Kildysart. In her teenage years she like so many others went to England where she trained as a nurse. On her return to Ireland she met her future husband, Michael McMahon and after their marriage, they set up home and a very successful business in Monkstown Dublin where in their shop Joan was also the Post Mistress. On retirement from the business, the family moved back to Clare and settled here in Ennis where Joan happily lives in Tobertaoscain. We congratulate Joan and wish her every blessing at this time.