One of Ireland’s oldest citizens Michael Coyne dies aged 107

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Roscommon man ‘enjoyed life until the very end’ and liked ‘a glass of Guinness followed by a Jameson chaser’

Michael Coyne with his medal from President Michael D Higgins and a pint of Guinness in Hester's, Castlerea, on his 107th birthday. Photograph: Brian FarrellTributes have been paid to one of Ireland’s oldest citizens, Michael Coyne, a native of Fairymount, Castlerea, Co Roscommon who has died at the age of 107.

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A lifelong Fianna Fáil supporter, Mr Coyne was very proud of his party membership card which he carried in his wallet along with his driver’s license.

 

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