One of Ireland's oldest women passes away aged 107

Nancy Stewart, 107, with her granddaughter Louise, showing off the medals she recieved from the President Every Year after 100. Picture: Seamus Farrelly

The heartbroken granddaughter and 'best friend' of one of Ireland's oldest women said her gran died peacefully at home, after being reunited with her son who hadn't been home for two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Nancy Stewart from Clonard, Co Meath died peacefully early on Friday morning, aged 107.