Ireland’s oldest man (104) to lead the Clara St. Patrick’s Day parade in Offaly
Is Paddy Claffey the world’s oldest grand marshal?
Offaly man Paddy Claffey celebrating his 100th birthday in 2021. Photo: An Garda Síochána Laois/OffalyFerbane native Paddy Claffey, who is believed to be Ireland’s oldest man at 104-years-old, is set to lead the Clara St Patrick’s Day parade in Co Offaly this year.Paddy is one of ten children born to Sarah (Flaherty) and Kieran Claffey on April 17, 1921 and grew up in the townland of Noggusboy, where he lived and was involved in farming all his life.
