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2. Sr. Patricia O'Neill (Limerick) (b. 11 November 1917), 107 y.o.

A phone call to the nursing home confirms that Sr. Patricia turned 108 today.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 12th November 2025)
Today's update (Sr. Patricia turned 108)

1. Eileen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 108 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Sr. Patricia O'Neill (Limerick) (b. 11 November 1917), 108 y.o.
3. Sr. Colette Hickey (Cork) (b. 31 January 1918), 107 y.o.
4. Una Curran (Celbridge, Kildare) (b. 13 June 1918), 107 y.o.
5. Tessie Kelleher (Cork) (b. 13 August 1918), 107 y.o.
6. Joe Veselsky (Dublin) (b. 20 October 1918 in SVK), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
7. Burga Anonymous (b. 5 December 1918), 106 y.o.
8. Bridget Colleary (Sligo) (b. 27 December 1918), 106 y.o.
9. Sylvia Matthews (Laois) (b. 1 January 1919), 106 y.o.
10. Mary O'Leary (Galway) (b. 23 May 1919), 106 y.o.

• Bridget is the 52nd oldest person in Irish history.
• March 25th was the last list with 5 people over 107, after that there were always fewer, just like the last list with 2 people over 108, after that we only had 1.
• January 19th, 2024 was the last list with only one name from Limerick (Betty McElholm, (#10)).
• March 13th was the last list with someone from Donegal (Ruby Druce, (#1)).

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 16th December 2025)
Today's update (Ms. Hynes turned 109)

1. Eileen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Sr. Patricia O'Neill (Limerick) (b. 11 November 1917), 108 y.o.
3. Sr. Colette Hickey (Cork) (b. 31 January 1918), 107 y.o.
4. Una Curran (Celbridge, Kildare) (b. 13 June 1918), 107 y.o.
5. Tessie Kelleher (Cork) (b. 13 August 1918), 107 y.o.
6. Joe Veselsky (Dublin) (b. 20 October 1918 in SVK), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
7. Burga Anonymous (b. 5 December 1918), 107? y.o.
8. Bridget Colleary (Sligo) (b. 27 December 1918), 106 y.o.
9. Sylvia Matthews (Laois) (b. 1 January 1919), 106 y.o.
10. Mary O'Leary (Galway) (b. 23 May 1919), 106 y.o.

March 13th was the last list with someone who was 109 years old here.

Mr. Joe Veselsky sadly passed away on 3 January 2026, aged 107 years and 75 days.

He was born on 20 October 1918 in Slovakia.

He was the oldest living man in Ireland.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/josef-veselsky-dublin-booterstown-616744

Rest in peace.

https://longeviquest.com/2026/01/joe-veselsky-irelands-oldest-man-dies-at-107/

Joe Veselsky, Ireland’s Oldest Man, Dies at 107

Joe Veselsky, the oldest living man in Ireland, passed away in Booterstown, Dublin on 3 January, at the age of 107 years, 75 days.

Jozef (Joe) Veselsky was born in Trnava (in present-day Slovakia), on 20 October 1918, just eight days before the proclamation of Czechoslovakia’s independence on 28 October. 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.

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.

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

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8. Sylvia Matthews (Laois) (b. 1 January 1919), 106 y.o.

Turned 107 on New Year's Day

https://www.laois-nationalist.ie/news/oldest-citizen-in-laois-celebrates-her-107th-birthday_arid-82811.html

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On 9 October 2024, following the passing of 108-year-old Martin McEvilly, he became the oldest (known) living man in Ireland

And what about Alphonsus Corless, born on May 23, 1918, and deceased on February 28, 2025? Was his age revealed?

He would be Martin McEvilly's successor, if his age were accurate.

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Mr. Joe Veselsky sadly passed away on 3 January 2026, aged 107 years and 75 days.

• He is the 3rd oldest man to emigrate from Slovakia, now the oldest man born in Slovakia is Ján Slávik born on June 24, 1920, the 5th oldest person in Slovak history.
• He was the last man born in 191x in Slovakia and the last man born in 191x living in Ireland.
• He was the oldest man in Ireland since February 28, 2025 (309 days), the longest time since Martin McEvilly who stayed 2 years, 44 days from August 26, 2022 to October 9, 2024.
• He was the oldest since Martin McEvilly as well, exactly one year older than him when he died.
• His successor as the oldest man in Ireland is now Paddy Claffey born on April 17, 1921.
• He was the 67th oldest living man in Europe.
• He is the 9th oldest man in history to live in Ireland.

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On 9 October 2024, following the passing of 108-year-old Martin McEvilly, he became the oldest (known) living man in Ireland

And what about Alphonsus Corless, born on May 23, 1918, and deceased on February 28, 2025? Was his age revealed?

He would be Martin McEvilly's successor, if his age were accurate.

His age is accurate. His birth registration is here, entry 306.

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On 9 October 2024, following the passing of 108-year-old Martin McEvilly, he became the oldest (known) living man in Ireland

And what about Alphonsus Corless, born on May 23, 1918, and deceased on February 28, 2025? Was his age revealed?

He would be Martin McEvilly's successor, if his age were accurate.

His age is accurate. His birth registration is here, entry 306.

 

So he really did succeed Martin McEvilly as the oldest man in Ireland.
Thank you very much for providing this document proving his age.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 8th January 2026)
Today's update (Ms. Colleary and Ms. Matthews turned 107; RIP Sr. O'Neill, Ms. Curran and Mr. Veselsky)

1. Eileen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Sr. Colette Hickey (Cork) (b. 31 January 1918), 107 y.o.
3. Tessie Kelleher (Cork) (b. 13 August 1918), 107 y.o.
4. Burga Anonymous (b. 5 December 1918), 107? y.o.
5. Bridget Colleary (Sligo) (b. 27 December 1918), 107 y.o.
6. Sylvia Matthews (Laois) (b. 1 January 1919), 107 y.o.
7. Mary O'Leary (Galway) (b. 23 May 1919), 106 y.o.
8. Nabla Diver (Donegal) (b. 12 September 1919), 106 y.o.
9. Margaret McCarthy (Clare) (b. 1 April 1920), 105 y.o.
10. Brin Fitzpatrick (Laois) (b. 7 April 1920), 105 y.o.

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3. Tessie Kelleher (Cork) (b. 13 August 1918), 107 y.o.

Passed away on Saturday at 107y 150d

https://rip.ie/death-notice/tessie-kelleher-cork-cullen-617660

that's four Top 10 deaths in two weeks.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/una-winnifred-curran-kildare-celbridge-616211

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 12th January 2026)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Kelleher and Ms. Fitzpatrick)

1. Eileen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Sr. Colette Hickey (Cork) (b. 31 January 1918), 107 y.o.
3. Burga Anonymous (b. 5 December 1918), 107? y.o.
4. Bridget Colleary (Sligo) (b. 27 December 1918), 107 y.o.
5. Sylvia Matthews (Laois) (b. 1 January 1919), 107 y.o.
6. Mary O'Leary (Galway) (b. 23 May 1919), 106 y.o.
7. Nabla Diver (Donegal) (b. 12 September 1919), 106 y.o.
8. Margaret McCarthy (Clare) (b. 1 April 1920), 105 y.o.
9. Anonymous (b. 1920), 105 y.o.
10. Anonymous (b. 1920), 105 y.o.

added in the lists Ms. Griffin

https://www.radiokerry.ie/death-notices/bridget-beela-griffin-nee-kelly-453139

Bridget (Beela) Griffin (nee Kelly)

Bridget (Beela) Griffin (nee Kelly), of Larha, Ardfert and formerly of Carrahane, Ardfert.

Died peacefully at her home in her 108th year in the loving care of her family on September 25th, 2025.

Predeceased by her husband John and her parents Michael and Hannah, brother Michael, sisters Margaret, May and Hannah.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by her son Paddy, daughters Mary and Joan Cleary (Ballyheigue), her much loved grandchildren John and Jason, son-in-law Patrick, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many dear friends.

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9. Brin Fitzpatrick (Laois) (b. 7 April 1920), 105 y.o.

Another death. Passed away yesterday at 105y 280d

https://rip.ie/death-notice/bridget-brin-fitzpatrick-waterford-617963

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5. Sylvia Matthews (Laois) (b. 1 January 1919), 107 y.o.

Six of the Top Ten pass away in fifteen days

https://www.laois-nationalist.ie/news/oldest-citizen-of-laois-passes-away-at-107_arid-84272.html

It's just an average winter here, nothing excessive.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 19th January 2026)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Matthews)

1. Eileen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Sr. Colette Hickey (Cork) (b. 31 January 1918), 107 y.o.
3. Burga Anonymous (b. 5 December 1918), 107 y.o.
4. Bridget Colleary (Sligo) (b. 27 December 1918), 107? y.o.
5. Mary O'Leary (Galway) (b. 23 May 1919), 106 y.o.
6. Nabla Diver (Donegal) (b. 12 September 1919), 106 y.o.
7. Margaret McCarthy (Clare) (b. 1 April 1920), 105 y.o.
8. Anonymous (b. 1920), 105 y.o.
9. Anonymous (b. 1920), 105 y.o.
10. Anonymous (b. 1920), 105 y.o.

• Patricia O'Neill is the 109th oldest ecclesiastical person in history.
• She is the 37th oldest person in Irish history at 108 years, 150 days.
• She entered the list on February 29, 2024.
• Una Curran is the 57th oldest person in the country's history at 197 years, 199 days.
• She entered the list on January 2, 2025.
• Tessie Kelleher is the 62nd oldest person in Irish history at 107 years, 150 days.
• She entered the list on February 19, 2025.
• Beela Griffin is the 44th oldest person in Irish history at 107 years, 299 days.
• She entered the list on July 26, 2024.
• Sylvia Matthews is the 81st oldest person in Irish history.
• She entered the list on October 21, 2025.
• Now Donegal returns to the list, last appearance in... March 13, 2025 (Ruby Druce, #1)
• Clare debuts on the list
• July 16, 2025 was the last list without anyone from Laois on the list
• Limerick hadn't been left out since January 15, 2024
• May 23, 2024 was the last list Kerry was left out of
• January 22, 2025 was the last list Cork had only 1 person on the list
• October 11, 2024 was the last list without someone from Kildare
• November 4, 2025 was the last time with only 1 108+ here
• First time with only 4 107+ here
• First time with 4 people aged 105 here, never had so many
• November 4, 2022 was the last time we didn't have a man here
• 3 anonymous entries is a record here

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Ireland (as of 6th February 2026)
Today's update (Sr. Hickey turned 108)

1. Eileen Hynes (Offaly) (b. 15 December 1916), 109 y.o. Doyenne of Ireland
2. Sr. Colette Hickey (Cork) (b. 31 January 1918), 108 y.o.
3. Burga Anonymous (b. 5 December 1918), 107? y.o.
4. Bridget Colleary (Sligo) (b. 27 December 1918), 107 y.o.
5. Mary O'Leary (Galway) (b. 23 May 1919), 106 y.o.
6. Nabla Diver (Donegal) (b. 12 September 1919), 106 y.o.
7. Margaret McCarthy (Clare) (b. 1 April 1920), 105 y.o.
8. Anonymous (b. 1920), 105 y.o.
9. Anonymous (b. 1920), 105 y.o.
10. Anonymous (b. 1920), 105 y.o.

The last list with 2,108+ entries was posted on December 16, 2025.

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4. Bridget Colleary (Sligo) (b. 27 December 1918), 107? y.o.

Confirmed that Bridie Colleary did reach 107 on 27th Dec.