'They thought of everything': Age-specific housing in East Cork

“It’s a lovely system. They thought of everything. You feel so secure here and cared for.”

Gordon Lawson would “never have accepted a medal for a race not won” so the special commemorative coin that arrived this week to mark his 101st birthday will be returned with thanks to the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins.

So said his son-in-law Mick Lynch who was delighted to see Gordon honoured with the coin and a “lovely letter” from the President, but as Gordon passed away in December, Mick reckons he would prefer if the medal was returned.