05/02/2013

Ireland's Oldest Person Passes Away

Ireland's oldest person Annie Kett has died at the age of 107.

She passed away at Thorpe's Nursing Home in Clarina, Co Limerick, surrounded by family and friend on Sunday.

Mrs Kett was Anne Hayes in the Glen, Killahoe, in 1905.

Mrs Kett is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her funeral will take place on Thursday.

(CD/GK)

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