WATCH: Meet Cork's Mary Ann Lane on her 100th birthday

Mary Ann Lane was born on December 23, 1916 - meaning she has recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

WATCH: Meet Cork's Mary Ann Lane on her 100th birthday
Sun, 08 Jan, 2017 - 00:00
Irish Examiner digital staff

Our videographer Dan Linehan caught up with Mary Ann and her son Eamonn to learn about her life.

She has seen many historic occasions including the birth of our State, the Irish Civil War, two World Wars and four changes in currency.

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