Maryfield nursing home have confirmed that Ireland's oldest woman has passed away peacefully, surrounded by staff, after a short illness.
in May, around her 109th birthday, Maírín said that her advice would be to “live life to the full” and “not to waste any time”.Maryfield nursing home, where Maírín spent her final years, released a statement which read:
"All at Maryfield including management, staff, residents and religious sisters would like to take the opportunity to say that Maírín was an inspirational lady who taught us so much about life. "She was full of knowledge and kindness. She cared deeply about nature, giving back to her local community and religion played a large part of her life. She lived all of her 109 years to the fullest and we will miss her every day."Header images from Irish Times on YouTube.
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