'A wonderful lady' - Tributes pour in for Ireland's oldest woman who grew up near Carlow border
Sarah Coyle (née Byrne) sadly passed away at the age of 108 on Monday, 14 July
Tributes have flooded in following the death of Sarah Coyle (née Byrne) who was believed to be the oldest person in Ireland, passing away at the age of 108.
Sarah passed away peacefully on Monday, 14 July surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home.
Although she lived in Drumcondra, Dublin, Sarah grew up near the Carlow and Wicklow border in Coolkenno, just outside of Tullow.
Her RIP.ie notice reads: "Beloved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother of Patrick and Marian and sister of Lily. Pre-deceased by her 8 siblings.
"Sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, sister, son-in-law Anthony, grandchildren Anne-Marie, Thomas, Lisa, Thomas and James, her seven great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends."
Many have taken to pay tribute to Sarah online since her passing and share their condolences with her family.
Among the tributes online, some have described her as "an amazing and inspirational woman", "a special lady", and "such a wonderful woman."
Sarah's funeral mass will take place on Friday morning, 18 July at 10am at St. Brigid's Church, Blanchardstown. Burial will follow afterwards in Glasnevin Cemetery.