Rest in peace, Sister Colette, Doyenne of Ireland.

• She is the 27th oldest person in Irish history; her successor is Mary Hally, born on February 9, 1918, who ranks 29th on the list.
• She was the oldest living person in Ireland for 19 days (starting June 4, 2026)—the shortest tenure since Mathew Crowley, who held the title for 5 days (August 21–26, 2022).
• She died at the age of 108 years and 143 days; she was the youngest person to die while holding this position since Mathew Crowley, who died at 108 years and 106 days.
• She is the 104th oldest religious figure in history.

She is the tenth person from Cork to be recognized as Ireland's oldest living person, and the first since Kitty Jeffery, who died on January 17, 2024; there have been six people who succeeded Kitty, including Colette's successor.

https://longeviquest.com/2026/06/sr-colette-hickey-irelands-oldest-person-dies-at-108/

Sr. Colette Hickey, Ireland’s Oldest Person, Dies at 108

Sr. Colette (Bridget) Hickey, the oldest living person in Ireland, passed away in Cork on 23 June, at the age of 108 years, 143 days.

Sr. Colette was born Bridget Hickey in Barracree Townland, County Waterford, on 31 January 1918. She entered the Good Shepherd Sisters in 1935 at the age of 17. She initially joined the congregation at its house on Clare Street in Limerick. After making her first profession in July 1938, she was assigned to the community at Sunday’s Well in Cork City, where she worked in the bakery and kitchen.

In 1972, she founded Edel House, a shelter for women and children on Dyke Parade in Cork. The shelter was later relocated to Grattan Street, where it continues to operate, providing accommodation for up to 10 families as well as a range of support services.

On 4 June 2026, following the death of 109-year-old Eileen Hynes, she became the oldest known living person in Ireland.

R.I.P. Sr. Colette Hickey.