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:
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