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Japanese man, 83, ready for more after solo crossing of Pacific

An 83-year-old Japanese adventurer has become the oldest person in the world to complete a solo, non-stop voyage across the Pacific Ocean – and said he is still “in the middle of my youth” and not done yet. Kenichi Horie crossed the Kii Strait off ...

05 Jun 2022 at 10:25

South Donegal

Ballyshannon to be spruced up ahead of St Patrick's day

Ballyshannon residents are encouraged to roll their sleeves up and take part in a spring clean this Saturday. ‘Operation Ballyshannon’ begins at 10am tomorrow, Saturday morning, with people asked to meet at the library where gloves, bags, hi-vis ...

11 Mar 2022 at 18:33

World

Iowa woman believed to be oldest in US dies aged 115

An Iowa woman who was believed to be the oldest living person in the US has died at the age of 115. Bessie Laurena Hendricks, of Lake City, died on Tuesday at the Shady Oaks Care Centre, according to Lampe & Powers Funeral Home in Lake City. Ms ...

05 Jan 2023 at 23:45

St Patrick's Day

Bands and bunting, sport and dancing for Adare parade

THE village of Adare was the second last parade of the day in County Limerick and the sun shone down on one of Ireland’s tidiest towns. Beginning at the national school, the floats, cars and locals made their way towards the Dunraven Arms ...

17 Mar 2023 at 18:33

‘It’s pure luck’: Briton takes title as world’s oldest man

A 111-year-old man from England is now the world’s oldest living man, and said the secret to his longevity is “pure luck”. John Alfred Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on 26 August 1912 – the same year the Titanic sank – and is a ...

05 Apr 2024 at 22:19

West Donegal

In pictures: Arranmore's oldest resident Bridget Gallagher celebrates 98th birthday

Arranmore Island’s oldest resident Bridget Gallagher recently celebrated her 98th birthday at the Arranmore Day Centre, joined by her family friends and neighbours. Bridget received personal video birthday messages from Daniel ...

18 Jan 2024 at 12:33

World

‘Oldest dog ever’ title suspended amid review into claim

Guinness World Records has suspended the title of “oldest dog ever” that was held by a Portuguese dog who died last year. The publication said it is reviewing the title after some veterinarians questioned the dog’s age. Bobi, ...

17 Jan 2024 at 10:29

Letterkenny/Milford

‘The Irish Room’ closing performance will be shown in Donegal County Museum

Donegal County Museum will show the closing performance of ‘The Irish Room’. For the past month, Canadian artist Jo-Anne Velin has been growing her work in the Donegal Museum and has built a special, cosy sound lounge for ...

05 Dec 2023 at 12:33

World

World’s oldest dog dies in Portugal aged 31

A 31-year-old dog in Portugal who had been named the world’s oldest ever, has died, his owner said on Monday. The guard dog, called Bobi, died over the weekend in a veterinary hospital, Leonel Costa told The Associated ...

23 Oct 2023 at 18:48

World’s oldest dog ever, 30-year-old Bobi, crowned by Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records has announced that the record for the world’s oldest dog has officially been broken just weeks after another pooch was crowned. Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo, was born in the village of Conqueiros,...

03 Feb 2023 at 14:22

Obituaries

Mourners told that 106-year-old Maggie was gifted, intelligent and religious

Maggie Maguire who died this week at the age of 106, has been described as a talented, gifted and intelligent woman with a solid faith. At her Funeral Mass in St Naul’s Church, Ardaghy, Inver, Fr James Sweeney said ...

01 Jun 2023 at 14:33

Ireland

Ireland’s oldest person offers advice on how to make the most of life

Ireland’s oldest person, Mairin Hughes, still knows how to enjoy life. The “inspirational” 109-year-old still does the crossword regularly, loves birdwatching and “does everything you’re supposed to do to keep ...

22 May 2023 at 16:48

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