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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. Tessie Kelleher (Cork) (b. 13 August 1918), 107 y.o.
5. Joe Veselsky (Dublin) (b. 20 October 1918 in SVK), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
6. Burga Anonymous (b. 5 December 1918), 106 y.o.
7. Bridget Colleary (Sligo) (b. 27 December 1918), 106 y.o.
8. Sylvia Matthews (Laois) (b. 1 January 1919), 106 y.o.
9. Mary O'Leary (Galway) (b. 23 May 1919), 106 y.o.
10. Nabla Diver (Donegal) (b. 12 September 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. Tessie Kelleher (Cork) (b. 13 August 1918), 107 y.o.
5. Joe Veselsky (Dublin) (b. 20 October 1918 in SVK), 107 y.o. Doyen of Ireland
6. Burga Anonymous (b. 5 December 1918), 107? y.o.
7. Bridget Colleary (Sligo) (b. 27 December 1918), 106 y.o.
8. Sylvia Matthews (Laois) (b. 1 January 1919), 106 y.o.
9. Mary O'Leary (Galway) (b. 23 May 1919), 106 y.o.
10. Nabla Diver (Donegal) (b. 12 September 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.