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Oldest person in Ireland Sarah Clancy passes away aged 108

Sarah Clancy died in her sleep at home in Connemara.

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Dec 27th 2016, 4:28 PM

A British couple just became the world's oldest newlyweds

George and Doreen have a combined age of 194 years.

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Jun 13th 2015, 3:28 PM

The oldest brides and grooms can be found in south Dublin and Waterford

The latest CSO statistics show that marriage and divorce rates have fallen, while bride and grooms are getting older.

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Sep 30th 2013, 12:49 PM