Ireland's oldest person opens festival in Offaly

Ireland's oldest person officially opened the Blackbull Threshing Festival on Sunday.

Pictured above is 108 year old Eileen Hynes (seated right) who along with her fellow Coolderry neighbour 100 year old Maureen Hanley officially opened the Blackbull Threshing on Sunday last.

Also in the photo is Philip Ryan (Chairman), Mick Hynes, Theresa Carroll (son and daughter of Eileen), Helen Carroll (RTE’s Ear to the Ground), Jason Greene, Laura Grant (Lord & Lady of the threshing), Bernie Lalor & Donal Hynes (daughter & son of Eileen).

Photo: Rose Mannion.