Ireland's oldest man dies aged 105

One of the last survivors of the War of Independence and Ireland's oldest man has died after a short illness.

Ireland's oldest man dies aged 105
Wed, 03 Oct, 2007 - 12:57

One of the last survivors of the War of Independence and Ireland's oldest man has died after a short illness.

Dan Keating, a 105-year-old Kerryman and unrepentant Republican, fell ill last month and was treated in hospital for several weeks but never fully recovered.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Ipas centres 'should have independent inspection system' Ipas centres 'should have independent inspection system'
Male Life Cycle Silhouette ‘Alarming’ number of people with intellectual disabilities displaced far from their homes
Paramedics ‘given no choice’ but to strike amid pay dispute with HSE Paramedics ‘given no choice’ but to strike amid pay dispute with HSE
CourtsHeathrowPlace: IrelandPlace: KerryPlace: CastlemainePlace: CastleislandPlace: Curragh CampPlace: Co KildarePlace: Croke ParkPlace: Co LaoisPlace: PortlaoisePerson: Dan KeatingPerson: KeatingPerson: Ruairi O’BradaighPerson: O’BradaighPerson: President Mary McAleesePerson: LongPerson: Tony GibsonEvent: War of IndependenceEvent: Black and TansEvent: Civil WarEvent: Black and Tan warEvent: All-IrelandOrganisation: RepublicanOrganisation: IRAOrganisation: Black and TansOrganisation: Sinn FéinOrganisation: republicansOrganisation: GAAOrganisation: Police Service of Northern Ireland
<p>More than 100 delegates representing the army, naval service, and air corps, will debate a record 70-plus motions at the PDForra conference this week. File picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews</p>

'Astronomically high vacancy numbers' due to Defence Forces underinvestment

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited