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109 year old Eileen is pictured with members of her family. Photo: Rose Mannion.
IRELAND'S oldest person, Eileen Hynes, Coolderry, celebrated her 109th birthday on Monday last 15th December at her home outside the village.
Eileen was joined by members of her family for the occasion and her cousin Fr Michael Enright travelled up from Waterford for the occasion.
The remarkable Eileen said she was looking forward to her 110th birthday. She was kept busy all over the weekend with people calling her to wish her a happy 109th birthday.
Eileen is the mother of ten children, twenty seven grandchildren, fifty five great-grandchildren and seven great, great grandchildren.
Eileen is pictured above front (l. to r.): Elaine Houlihan (granddaughter) and her son Seán (great grandson), Fr Michael Enright (cousin), and the birthday girl, Eileen. Back: Bernie Hynes (daughter in law with Billy Houlihan – great grandson), Olivia Connolly (granddaughter) Marian Hynes (daughter in-law), Sean and Donal Hynes (sons), Bernie Lalor (daughter), Michael Hynes (son).
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