The article says 2nd oldest but Kitty Jeffery was still alive in March at 108y 4m and there doesn't seem to be any public info suggesting a change in her status.

Has Martin McEvilly been confirmed by government statistics as the oldest living man in Ireland? 

Not to my knowledge. I have sent a request for information to them.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 25th May 2023)
Today's update (Ms. Hughes turned 109; Ms. Furness turned 108; Ms. Druce turned 107)

1. Mairin Hughes (Chapellizod, Dublin) (b. 22 May 1914 in the UK), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Kitty Jeffery (Cloyne, Cork) (b. 12 November 1914), 108 y.o.
3. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 108 y.o.
4. Bridget Tierney (Loughduff, Cavan) (b. 3 July 1915), 107 y.o. 
5. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 107 y.o. 
6. Mary Quinn (Roscommon) (b. April 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 106 y.o
8. Kathleen Lowery (Tuam, Galway) (b. 19 July 1916), 106? y.o.
9. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 106 y.o.
10. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 106 y.o. Doyen of Ireland

Máirín Hughes was invited to an afternoon tea with the president of Ireland - Michael D. Higgins - on Monday!

https://www.irishpost.com/news/irelands-oldest-person-treated-to-afternoon-tea-with-the-president-254489

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Mary Quinn (Roscommon) (b. April 1916)

Passed away on June 5th at 107 years 46 days, Ale.

https://roscommonherald.ie/2023/06/06/county-roscommons-oldest-woman-passes-away-in-her-108th-year/

Edit: death notice states 6th June.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 8th June 2023)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Quinn; Ms. Corish turned 107)

1. Mairin Hughes (Chapellizod, Dublin) (b. 22 May 1914 in the UK), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Kitty Jeffery (Cloyne, Cork) (b. 12 November 1914), 108 y.o.
3. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 108 y.o.
4. Bridget Tierney (Loughduff, Cavan) (b. 3 July 1915), 107 y.o. 
5. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 107 y.o. 
6. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Kathleen Lowery (Tuam, Galway) (b. 19 July 1916), 106 y.o.
8. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 106 y.o.
9. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 106 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
10. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 106 y.o

Thanks, FinbarrC, Dejan and Mendocino.

The 106th birthdays for Kathleen Lowery, Martin McEvilly, and Ellen Hynes were confirmed in 2022. 

Julia Robinson (b. 12 Nov 1916) of Bettystown, Meath (source):

Bridget Tierney turned 108 yesterday!

https://www.anglocelt.ie/2023/07/05/angel-bridget-celebrates-her-108th-birthday-surrounded-by-family/?fbclid=IwAR2VzWncqiOM4RLGwgIKZ-p9tSh3M1c_wjptHFUGdih2z9mZzLdANEb_Oxw

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 7th July 2023)
Today's update (Ms. Tierney turned 108)

1. Mairin Hughes (Chapellizod, Dublin) (b. 22 May 1914 in the UK), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Kitty Jeffery (Cloyne, Cork) (b. 12 November 1914), 108 y.o.
3. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 108 y.o.
4. Bridget Tierney (Loughduff, Cavan) (b. 3 July 1915), 108 y.o. 
5. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 107 y.o. 
6. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Kathleen Lowery (Tuam, Galway) (b. 19 July 1916), 106 y.o.
8. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 106 y.o.
9. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 106 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
10. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 106 y.o.

Thanks, Robbie.

Another photo of Bridget Tierney at 108

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Has Martin McEvilly been confirmed by government statistics as the oldest living man in Ireland? 

That is the claim in this article, although it doesn't actually state how they acquired the confirmation. I didn't receive a reply to two queries I sent to the Presidential office, but it does seem quite probable that Mr McEvilly is the oldest -

Oldest Irish man turns 107 as non driving Galway legend's three strict rules let him 'enjoy life still' - GalwayBeo

Ms. Lowery celebrated her 107th birthday on July 19:
https://connachttribune.ie/tuam-woman-marks-107th-birthday-in-appropriate-fashion/?fbclid=IwAR2Cbby6rpIWLqlIVmHySsSBjC4CPPri45b4C5EIrqYsiKiPk9b5ly7yF5Q

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 17th August 2023)
Today's update (Ms. Lowery, Ms. Coyle and Mr. McEvilly turned 107)

1. Mairin Hughes (Chapellizod, Dublin) (b. 22 May 1914 in the UK), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Kitty Jeffery (Cloyne, Cork) (b. 12 November 1914), 108 y.o.
3. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 108 y.o.
4. Bridget Tierney (Loughduff, Cavan) (b. 3 July 1915), 108 y.o. 
5. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 107 y.o. 
6. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Kathleen Lowery (Tuam, Galway) (b. 19 July 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
10. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 106 y.o.

Very curious that 2 of the top 10 were born on November 12

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Very curious that 2 of the top 10 were born on November 12

It's really not, actually. 😉 https://betterexplained.com/articles/understanding-the-birthday-paradox/  

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Very curious that 2 of the top 10 were born on November 12

 

It's really not, actually. 😉 https://betterexplained.com/articles/understanding-the-birthday-paradox/  

 

Very interesting subject, mathematics is amazing  😀 

Mairin Hughes died,Betty McElholm born in 18/march/1917 living in Limerick is new top 10?

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/09/06/irelands-oldest-woman-mairin-hughes-dies-aged-109/

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 6th September 2023)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Hughes)

1. Kitty Jeffery (Cloyne, Cork) (b. 12 November 1914), 108 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 108 y.o.
3. Bridget Tierney (Loughduff, Cavan) (b. 3 July 1915), 108 y.o. 
4. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 107 y.o. 
5. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Kathleen Lowery (Tuam, Galway) (b. 19 July 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
8. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 106 y.o.
10. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 106 y.o.

Well well.. it turns out that Ireland's 'oldest ever man' was a fraud.

https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/irish-crime/face-of-woman-accused-of-270k-pension-fraud-after-search-for-irelands-oldest-man/a150961918.html

Not sure if the researcher is me, but the article says he knew the man was from Laois, which I didn't.

@finbarrc I'm saddened to hear this news

This reminds me of Sogen Kato's family claiming his pension when he'd been dead for 30 years...

Michael O'Connor takes his rightful place as the oldest man ever to die in Ireland.

@finbarrc Thank you very much for your investigations. Very sad result, though...

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Well well.. it turns out that Ireland's 'oldest ever man' was a fraud.

https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/irish-crime/face-of-woman-accused-of-270k-pension-fraud-after-search-for-irelands-oldest-man/a150961918.html

Not sure if the researcher is me, but the article says he knew the man was from Laois, which I didn't.

Sad news, but happy to have clarity now.

https://longeviquest.com/2023/09/irelands-oldest-man-ever-debunked-as-fraudster-per-newspaper/?fbclid=IwAR1a-TLEl9lcyWzs4Mcl6066QMsKX4YwpiSoOEEooCCIXikXrdLStcZ7cHo

Here's a photo of Kitty Jeffery from last weekend (source):

Ireland’s oldest person Kitty Jeffery recalls Civil War and Michael Collins’ shooting - SundayWorld.com

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 13th November 2023)
Today's update (Ms. Jeffery turned 109)

1. Kitty Jeffery (Cloyne, Cork) (b. 12 November 1914), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 108 y.o.
3. Bridget Tierney (Loughduff, Cavan) (b. 3 July 1915), 108 y.o. 
4. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 107 y.o. 
5. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Kathleen Lowery (Tuam, Galway) (b. 19 July 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
9. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 107? y.o.
10. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 106 y.o.

https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/irish-crime/daughter-faces-up-to-10-years-in-jail-for-pension-payments-theft-in-name-of-dead-dad/a301833956.html