The Vice Chairman of the Royal British Legion Northern Ireland Women's Section Brenda Kirkland BEM (right) presents the President of the Larne RBL Women's Section, Olive Gray with a framed certificate marking the local section's 80th year back in 2007.

placeholder image — The Vice Chairman of the Royal British Legion Northern Ireland Women's Section Brenda Kirkland BEM (right) presents the President of the Larne RBL Women's Section, Olive Gray with a framed certificate marking the local section's 80th year back in 2007.

Roll back the years with photos of a special night at Larne RBL

By Valerie Martin

Published 21st Jan 2022, 16:38 GMT

We’ve turned the clock back to 2007 for this collection of photos which feature the 80th anniversary of Larne Royal British Legion Women’s Section.

The pictures - taken by Times’ photographer Peter Rippon - show some of those who gathered in the club for the big celebration.

Have a look and see if you spot anyone you recognise.

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Patricia McCollum, Irene McAllister, Jean McKee and James McAllister pictured in the Royal British Legion in 2007.

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Patricia McCollum, Irene McAllister, Jean McKee and James McAllister pictured in the Royal British Legion in 2007.

Joining in the Larne RBL Women's Section 80th anniversary celebrations.

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Joining in the Larne RBL Women's Section 80th anniversary celebrations.

Irene Kelly, William and Mary Vauls and Eleanor and Frank Rankin enjoying the anniversary evening.

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Irene Kelly, William and Mary Vauls and Eleanor and Frank Rankin enjoying the anniversary evening.

Peter and Lily Brady and Adele Wright at the RBL Women's Section celebrations.

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Peter and Lily Brady and Adele Wright at the RBL Women's Section celebrations.