Paddy Claffey is also Ireland's oldest man.
Ireland's oldest man is set to become the grand marshal of a St Patrick's Day Parade in an Offaly town.
104 year old Paddy Claffey from Ferbane is the current holder of the title and is set to take part in the Clara parade ahead of his birthday in April.
Bertie McMahon returns in his role as parade organiser, with referee Carthage Buckley also set to cut the ribbon on the day.
His son Patrick says he's as healthy as ever:
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €246k
4.8kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €95,400 was seized.
Westmeath Mental Health Unit Found Non-Compliant In Eight Areas
Inspectors visited the facility over three days in September 2025.
CORU Approval To Expand TUS Social Work Training To Midlands Campus
This marks the second MA in Social Work at TUS to receive CORU approval.
Midlands Pubs Raise A Glass To Ireland’s Peatland Heritage
Six midlands pubs will be taking part.
Children Have A Right To An Education - Sorca Clarke
About €2 million has been spent defending legal cases over school placements for children since 2022.
Taoiseach Describes Lack Of IDA Jobs In Laois As “Extraordinary”
Only two IDA visits to Laois took place in 2024.
Over 3,600 Midlands Children Denied Access To Irish Speaking Secondary Schools
There are currently no Gaelcholaiste's in the region.
Midlands Prison Phone Bill Reaches Nearly €70k Last Year
Almost €454k is being allocated to improve communications systems across the country.
We Don't Have IDA Jobs In Laois - Sean Fleming
In 2024, the IDA made just two visits to Laois.
Midlands Braces For Temperatures Of Up To 33 Degrees Celsius
Temperatures are set to soar over the course of the week.
House Prices Rise Across The Midlands
The housing prices rose the highest in Laois.
Farming For Nature Festival Kicks Off In Laois
The event is led by farmers to help them connect and network.
County Council Meeting With Traveller Group And Gardaí Over Cemetery Brawl
Two people were hospitalised after the incident in Portlaoise last month.
Boy In Critical Condition After Laois E-Scooter Crash
A teenage boy is currently being treated in CHI.
Laois TD Says Tanaiste Should "Get Out The Cheque book" For Local Infrastructure
Brian Stanley say it's needed to aid the recent rezoning of land for residential development.
Global Motor Neurone Awareness Day To Be Marked This Weekend
The date coincides with the summer solstice,June 21st.
Manna Drone Delivery To Cease Flights In Ireland
The company operates in places including Moneygall.
Midlands Contestants Starring At Miss Universe Ireland 2026 Final
Dawn and Davinia Knight alongside Victoria Lewis will be competing at the pagaent tomorrow.
Laois Electricity Capacity Set For Boost
Two transformers are being brought into a Laois substation.
Offaly TD Wants More Paternity Leave Supports In Place
The Dáil has heard calls for extra paternity leave for fathers.
