Ireland’s oldest woman (108) on how her long life is thanks to ‘new nettles’

Órla Ryan - The Irish Times - 07:25
Sarah Coyle has lived through two pandemics, the Civil War and even the War of Independence

Very few people can say they’ve lived through two pandemics and the Irish Civil War, but Sarah Coyle can.

Believed to be Ireland’s oldest person, Ms Coyle is due to celebrate her 109th birthday this summer. She was born on July 24th, 1916.

The 108-year-old grew up in Co Wicklow. She currently lives with her daughter, Marian Galligan, in Castleknock, Dublin.

Sarah Coyle on her 108th birthday in July 2024. Photograph: Family photo

Ms Galligan said her mother has memories of significant periods in Irish history, including the Civil War (1922-1923) and even the War of Independence (1919-1921).

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