Ferbane’s Paddy Claffey pictured with his grandsons, Pat and Adrian, and his great-grandsons, Shay and Paudie, during his 104th birthday celebrations last April. WATCH: Viral clips resurface of Ireland's oldest man Paddy Claffey from OffalyFerbane man Paddy Claffey has been making headlines across the country as Ireland's Oldest Man prepares to lead the Clara St Patrick's Day parade. One clip from 2022 shows "hardy" Paddy "driving quads and turning turf" much to the delight of viewers. A third commenter said: "[He's] definitely a country man turning his turf. "[You can] take the man out of the mart, but never take the mart out of the man," Shane wrote on the video.

Source: Irish Independent March 12, 2026 00:35 UTC