RIP: Tributes paid as Ireland's oldest person Nell Hynes dies at 109

Ireland’s oldest person, Offaly native Nell Hynes, has sadly died at 109-years-old.

Tributes have now come flooding in for the beloved woman, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, June 4.

Eileen ‘Nell’ Hynes (née Jones) is pre-deceased by her husband William, daughter-in-law, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and all her siblings.

She will be sadly missed by her ten children- PJ, Billy, Mary H, Flan, Donal, Sean, Michael, Teresa C, Ger and Bernie L- daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.

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Born on December 15 1916, Mrs Hynes was from Cullenwaine but moved to Coolderry after getting married. Throughout her life, the Offaly native witnessed the reigns of five British monarchs, 10 popes and 20 US presidents.

The late Nell Hynes will repose in Tierney’s Funeral Home, Roscrea, on Saturday, June 6 from 4pm. Removal will take place at 8pm that evening and she will then arrive at St Ita's Church in Coolderry at 9pm.

Her Funeral Mass will be held the following afternoon at 1:30pm with burial afterwards in Dungar cemetery.

It is family flowers only and donations, if desired, can go to Offaly Hospice.

May she rest in peace.