Ethel Blair of Larne marked her 100th birthday on 20 May with a letter from the King and a delivery from the County Antrim Lord-Lieutenant’s office.

Blair, born in Magheramore in 1926, has shopped at Asda Larne every Saturday for more than 15 years.

Staff at the store presented her with flowers, cupcakes and a card during a visit after her birthday.

Blair said she was touched by the gifts and by the recognition from the Asda team.

Her family and 18 friends joined her for a meal to mark the occasion.

Blair worked as a seamstress after training in dressmaking and retired more than 30 years ago.

Staff described her as a familiar and regular presence at the store since it opened in 2010.