Arklow Girl Guides brought their 80th year celebrations to a close with a special afternoon tea in Arus Lorcain.

Photos of outings and holidays were on display which were very popular as members remembered enjoyable times past. The afternoon’s delicious offerings included tea, scones, sandwiches and cakes.

A number of events have taken place over the last year to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Arklow Girl Guides. These included a special Mass celebrated by the Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin at the Church of St. Mary’s and Peter’s.

Thanks were extended to the Sisters of Mercy for their support in the early years of the Arklow Girl Guides. St. Mary’s College and Arus Lorcain were also thanked for providing space for the guides to meet. Arklow Girl Guides also thanked leaders past and present who volunteered with the group.

This article was first published in the Wicklow People