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5. Kathleen Lowery (Tuam, Galway) (b. 19 July 1916), 107 y.o.

Died 20 Dec 2023, 107 yrs 154 days

https://www.midwestradio.ie/index.php/obituaries-home/72847-mary-kathleen-lowery-nee-forry-old-road-tuam-galway-and-kilkee-clare

Would Patricia O'Neill be the new top ten?, born on 11 Nov 1917 in Kildare living in Limerick

RIP Kathleen Lowery

She was the 54th oldest known person in Irish history

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Would Patricia O'Neill be the new top ten?, born on 11 Nov 1917 in Kildare living in Limerick

It's probable that there are cases between March and November 1917 - Sr Patricia O'Neill does appear to be still alive though.

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4. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 107 y.o. 

Ruby Druce has turned 108 -

https://www.donegallive.ie/news/east-donegal/1383779/happy-108th-birthday-to-ruby-druce-donegal-s-oldest-citizen.html

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 4th January 2024)
Today's update (Ms. Druce turned 108; Ms. Hynes turned 107 https://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/home/1377364/amazing-offaly-woman-celebrates-her-107th-birthday-with-family-and-friends.html; RIP Ms. Lowery)

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), 108 y.o. 
5. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
8. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 107? y.o.
9. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Michael Coyne (Roscommon) (b. 14 January 1917), 106 y.o.

Michael Coyne turned 107 today! (source)

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 15th January 2024)
Today's update (Mr. Coyne turned 107)

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), 108 y.o. 
5. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
8. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 107? y.o.
9. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Michael Coyne (Roscommon) (b. 14 January 1917), 107 y.o.

Unfortunately, Kitty Jeffery passed away on Wednesday aged 109 years, 66 days. 

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/01/18/one-of-irelands-oldest-women-dies-aged-109/

https://rip.ie/death-notice/kitty-jeffery-cork-glenville-543471

Rest in peace.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 19th January 2024)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Jeffery)

1. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 108 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Bridget Tierney (Loughduff, Cavan) (b. 3 July 1915), 108 y.o. 
3. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 108 y.o. 
4. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
5. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
7. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 107? y.o.
8. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Michael Coyne (Roscommon) (b. 14 January 1917), 107 y.o.
10. Betty McElholm (Limerick) (b. 18 March 1917), 106 y.o.

Sadly, Bridget Tierney passed away yesterday evening aged 108 years, 238 days (claimed 240 days). She was the oldest known living Irish-born person. 

Article

Rest in peace. 

5 generations, quite rare here. May she RIP.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 29th February 2024)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Tierney)

1. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 108 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 108 y.o. 
3. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
4. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 107 y.o.
5. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
6. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 107? y.o.
7. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Michael Coyne (Roscommon) (b. 14 January 1917), 107 y.o.
9. Betty McElholm (Limerick) (b. 18 March 1917), 106 y.o.
10. Sr. Patricia O'Neill (Limerick) (b. 11 November 1917), 106 y.o.

Thanks, Robbie.

Sr. Colette Hickey of Cork turned 106 on 31 Jan:

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Bridget Tierney

19 oldest person in Irish history

RIP

New article and picture of Mr. Coyne (2nd OLM in Ireland): 

https://roscommonherald.ie/news/107-year-old-roscommon-man-celebrated-for-his-work-on-iconic-power-station_arid-16609.html

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New article and picture of Mr. Coyne (2nd OLM in Ireland): 

https://roscommonherald.ie/news/107-year-old-roscommon-man-celebrated-for-his-work-on-iconic-power-station_arid-16609.html

Sadly, Michael died yesterday aged 107 years, 128 days -

https://www.irishcentral.com/news/michael-coyne-roscommon

https://rip.ie/death-notice/michael-coyne-roscommon-boyle-557063

May he rest in peace.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 23rd May 2024)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Coyne; Ms. Furness turned 109; Ms. McElholm turned 107 https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/1453120/limerick-lady-with-a-sweet-tooth-celebrates-107th-birthday.html )

1. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 108 y.o. 
3. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 107 y.o.
4. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 107 y.o.
5. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
6. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 107? y.o.
7. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Betty McElholm (Limerick) (b. 18 March 1917), 107 y.o.
9. Sr. Patricia O'Neill (Limerick) (b. 11 November 1917), 106 y.o.
10. Susana Eva Lindsay (Mayo) (b. 15 November 1917), 106 y.o.

Ms. Furness celebrated 109 years:
https://connachttribune.ie/galway-resident-celebrates-her-109th-birthday-in-style-109/

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

There was another chapter in this saga yesterday when the case was further adjourned until October

https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/crime---court/1529691/judge-likens-case-of-laois-woman-pretending-husband-was-110-years-old-to-john-b-keane-s-works.html

The researcher is named as 'Mr. McCoy from County Cork' which isn't me or isn't known to me.

A bit strange that his full identity isn't given... but then the entire story is strange.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 26th July 2024)
Today's update (Ms. Corish, Ms. Coyle and Mr. McEvilly turned 108  https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/irelands-oldest-man-roscahills-martin-mcevilly-turns-108-today/; RIP Ms. Lindsay)

1. Phyllis Furness (Oughterard, Galway) (b. 23 May 1915 in the UK), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 108 y.o. 
3. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 108 y.o.
4. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 108 y.o.
5. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 108 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
6. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 107? y.o.
7. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Betty McElholm (Limerick) (b. 18 March 1917), 107 y.o.
9. Sr. Patricia O'Neill (Limerick) (b. 11 November 1917), 106 y.o.
10. Sr. Colette Hickey (Cork) (b. 31 January 1918), 106 y.o.

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

There was another chapter in this saga yesterday when the case was further adjourned until October

https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/crime---court/1529691/judge-likens-case-of-laois-woman-pretending-husband-was-110-years-old-to-john-b-keane-s-works.html

The researcher is named as 'Mr. McCoy from County Cork' which isn't me or isn't known to me.

A bit strange that his full identity isn't given... but then the entire story is strange. 

Reminds me of the Sogen Kato case in Japan back in 2010:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sogen_Kato

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9. Susana Eva Lindsay (Mayo) (b. 15 November 1917), 106 y.o.

Died on 31st May 2024 at 106y 170d (b. 13 December 1917)

https://rip.ie/death-notice/suzanne-eva-may-cunningham-dublin-558003

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 13th August 2024)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Furness and Ms. McElholm https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/deaths/1578282/heart-and-soul-of-kilmallock-betty-mcelholm-passes-away-at-107.html )

1. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 108 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 108 y.o.
3. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 108 y.o.
4. Martin McEvilly (Galway) (b. 26 July 1916), 108 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
5. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 107? y.o.
6. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Sr. Patricia O'Neill (Limerick) (b. 11 November 1917), 106 y.o.
8. Sr. Colette Hickey (Cork) (b. 31 January 1918), 106 y.o.
9. Bridget Skehan (Limerick) (b. 12 March 1918), 106 y.o.
10. Sarah Doherty (Donegal) (b. 10 July 1918), 106 y.o.

That is a triple setback for Ireland.

Betty was on course to become the oldest ever resident of my home county, Limerick, before the end of the year. But not to be.

May they rest in peace.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 11th October 2024)
Today's update (RIP Mr. McEvilly)

1. Ruby Druce (Letterkenny, Donegal) (b. 31 December 1915), 108 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Agnes Corish (Wexford) (b. 27 May 1916), 108 y.o.
3. Sarah Coyle (Dublin) (b. 24 July 1916), 108 y.o.
4. Julia Robinson (Bettystown, Meath) (b. 12 November 1916), 107? y.o.
5. Ellen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Sr. Patricia O'Neill (Limerick) (b. 11 November 1917), 106 y.o.
7. Sr. Colette Hickey (Cork) (b. 31 January 1918), 106 y.o.
8. Bridget Skehan (Limerick) (b. 12 March 1918), 106 y.o.
9. Sarah Doherty (Donegal) (b. 10 July 1918), 106 y.o.
10. Tessie Kelleher (Cork) (b. 13 August 1918), 106 y.o.

UR. Joe Veselsky (Dublin) (b. 20 October 1918 in SVK), 105 y.o. Doyen of Ireland

https://longeviquest.com/2024/10/joe-veselsky-irelands-oldest-man-turns-106-years-old/

Joe Veselsky, Ireland’s Oldest Man, turns 106 Years Old

Joe Veselsky, the oldest (known) living man in Ireland, celebrated his 106th birthday in Dublin on October 20th. His birthday was first reported by Nový Čas and the Slovak Embassy in Ireland.

Jozef (Joe) Veselsky was born on October 20, 1918, in Trnava (in present-day Slovakia), just eight days before the proclamation of Czechoslovakia’s independence on October 28. Tragically, he lost his family at a young age—his mother, father, and brother perished in the Auschwitz concentration camp. He later joined the Slovak National Uprising, though he openly admitted that he didn’t feel like a hero at the time and was fully aware of the danger he faced. “I was never afraid, and I was lucky,” he reflected.

After the war, he became the captain of the Czechoslovak table tennis team. Life under the political regime was challenging, yet in August 1949, with little English and no business experience, Joe successfully emigrated to Ireland. There, he founded what would become a thriving jewelry business. He married Katarina, known as Kathy, and together they had two children, Peter and Kate. He was widowed in 2009.

Veselsky went on to serve as the non-playing captain of the Irish table tennis team and, in 1972, became President of the Swaythling Club, a role he held until 1987. He also served as President of the Irish Table Tennis Association for many years before being honored with the title of Life President.

In 2008, he received the prestigious Commander of the Slovak Order of the White Double Cross for his exceptional achievements in sport and his contributions to strengthening diplomatic relations between Slovakia and Ireland.

On 9 October 2024, following the passing of 108-year-old Martin McEvilly, he became the oldest (known) living man in Ireland. At the moment, he is also the oldest (known) Slovakian-born man in the world.

Featured image: Slovenské veľvyslanectvo v Írsku / Slovak Embassy in Ireland

Happy belated birthday!

Cork has 2 representatives for the first time since 26 Aug 2022, when Mathew Crowley died and left the region with 1 representative
Galway for the first time has no one in the top 10 here