Ireland's oldest person Máirín Hughes celebrates her 109th birthday
Ireland's oldest person Máirín Hughes celebrates her 109th birthday
A celebration is held for Máirín Hughes, Ireland's oldest person, on her 109th birthday. Maryfield Nursing Home in Chapelizod, Dublin, played her favourite songs and organised a trip on a vintage tea bus to celebrate their famous resident. Orla Quigg, director of nursing at Maryfield, says she is an 'inspiration' and does a crossword puzzle every day.
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