Ireland's oldest busker back on the street after receiving Covid-19 jab

84-year-old Tom McNamara has been performing on the streets in Limerick for four decades

Ireland’s 'oldest busker' Tom McNamara, 84, in his native Limerick city, after receiving the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. Picture: David Raleigh

Ireland’s “oldest busker” was back playing sweet music on Monday after receiving his first vaccine dose against Covid-19.

Eighty-four year old Tom McNamara, who described himself as the “oldest busker in town”, has played his button accordion on the streets of his native Limerick city for the past 40 years.