A COURAGEOUS Greenock woman who has lived with paralysis for almost 50 years is celebrating the arrival of her first great-great-grandchild. 

Catherine Keogh, 83, welcomed all five generations of her family to Glenfield Care Home to mark the arrival of little Remi, who was born just two weeks ago. 

The great-great-grandmother, who has lived in Inverclyde all her days, suffered an aneurysm when she was just 36, which led to her paralysis.

Despite her health challenges, Catherine continued to live a very active life through the years, and even travelled as far afield as the United States and Australia. 

She moved into Glenfield Care Home two years ago and sees members of her family regularly. 

Catherine Keogh pictured with James, Leanne, Kiana and Remi. (Image: George Munro)
Catherine's granddaughter Leanne said her gran is thrilled to see the family still going strong. 

She added: "It's great to see that we have five generations now. 

"My gran always kept her independence and was always out and about.

"She loves having her hair and make-up done, putting her perfume on, and wearing her jewellery. 

"She loves a singsong and playing bingo too."

Catherine grew up in Auchmead Road in Larkfield. 

She and her husband James had four daughters and two sons, and have gone on to welcome 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and now one great-great grandchild, with a second on the way. 

Her husband James died in 1996. 

Catherine celebrated the arrival of the fifth generation of her family by welcoming son James, 64, granddaughter Leanne, 42, great-granddaughter Kiana, 19, and beautiful wee great-great granddaughter Remi to the care home.