Tag: Offaly
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Ireland’s oldest woman, Nell Hynes, celebrates 109th birthday
Quiet celebration marks a remarkable milestone In a town known for close-knit communities and a deep sense of family, Nell Hynes of Coolderry, Co Offaly, celebrated a milestone that few reach: a 109th birthday. The low-key, family-centered celebration reflected not only the longevity of Nell herself but the strong bonds that have sustained her through…
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Ireland’s 109-Year-Old: Nell Hynes Marks 109th Birthday in Quiet Family Celebration
Quiet celebrations mark a remarkable milestone In a small, intimate ceremony at her home in Coolderry, County Offaly, Nell Hynes marked a momentous milestone: her 109th birthday. The celebration, devoid of fanfare, was a serene acknowledgment of a long life lived with family close by. Surrounded by her children, Nell’s day reflected the gentleness that…
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Ireland’s Oldest Woman, Nell Hynes, Celebrates 109th Birthday
Celebrating a Century Plus: Nell Hynes Enters Her 109th Year In a quiet display of grace and resilience, Ireland’s oldest woman celebrated a landmark 109th birthday surrounded by family and the familiar comforts of home. Nell Hynes, a longtime resident of Coolderry in County Offaly, marked the occasion with Mass in her living room, a…
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Teen Survivor Delivers Victim Impact Statement as Abuser Is Jailed in Offaly Rape Case
Harsh verdict in Offaly rape case follows survivor’s powerful statement A verdict and sentence were handed down in the Central Criminal Court in Ireland as a 63-year-old grandfather figure was convicted and jailed for rape involving an 11-year-old boy. The case, which unfolded in Co Offaly, has been framed by the courage of the survivor…
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Luxury chocolatier and artisan cheesemaker win top prizes at Blas na hÉireann food awards
Two Irish maestros claim the top prizes at Blas na hÉireann Two emblematic Irish producers have swept the top honours at this year’s Blas na hÉireann Irish food awards in Dingle, marking a landmark moment for both a lockdown chocolate business and a long-running cheese producer. Bon Chocolatiers of Offaly earned the coveted Supreme Champion…