Ireland’s oldest man Paddy Claffey (104) owes his long life to his wife’s baking, never drinking alcohol and giving up smoking at 45. Video: Bryan O'Brien
Ireland’s oldest man, Paddy Claffey, attributes his longevity to hard work and a good appetite. It probably also helps that he has never drunk alcohol and gave up smoking when he was 45.
Although his mobility is “not so good”, the 104-year-old enjoys an active life and still lives in his own home.
On St Patrick’s Day, Paddy will be the grand marshall of the parade in Clara, Co Offaly.
Born on April 17th, 1921, in his “home house” in the townland of Noggusboy near Ferbane in Co Offaly, Padd
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