The entire cuckoo, who had the title of Ireland’s oldest living person since 2025, died peacefully at the age of 108. Surrounded by his family, he died only ten days before his 109th birthday. The cuckoo leaves a legacy of a dear person in his community, a legacy of flexibility, love and nurtured memories.
What happened
Sara Cuckoo, Ni Burn, died peacefully in Castlecock, Dublin, where she lived with her daughter Marian Galigan in her later years. The cuckoo was born on July 24, 1916, in Nokatomochell of County Vikalo, and grew up in Coolkeno near Tulo in County Carlo. She was the oldest living person in Ireland since 2025, and her passing marks the end of an era to the nation. He was surrounded by a family at the time of his death, which happened a few days before his 109th birthday.
Early life and family
Born as Sara Bayran in a large family, she was one of the ten children and spent her early years in County Vikalo and County Carlo. At the age of 17, Sara moved to Dublin, where she began working as a caregist for an elderly woman in Faxrock. In 1950, he married Tom Cuckoo, and the couple moved to Drumcondra. After the death of her husband in 1986, Sara continued to live independently, eventually settling in Castlecock to live with her daughter.
Challenges and flexibility
In 1957, at the age of 40, Sara suffered a shock on her head resulting in full blindness. Despite this, he maintained a strong and independent spirit, and did not fall in love for life. Sara became a listener fond of radio, especially enjoying the programs of Liveline, Gay Bayran and Marian Finuken. He also developed a deep passion for gardening, despite his blindness, happiness in planting and tendering in his garden. His grandson, Thomas Galigan, recalled how Sara performed excellent in laying the guide wires in her garden and preferred to be surrounded by plants and colors.
A rich history
The whole cuckoo was a living will for the rich history of Ireland. She was a witness to important historical events, including emergency period and ration time. He had detailed memories of black and tan, even remembering his specific uniform. He had a long life during decades of change, and he remained a strong presence within his community.
A legacy of family and achievement
The legacy of the entire cuckoo is marked not only by their longevity, but also with deep love and respect to their family. He is left from his two children, five grandchildren, and seven great -grandfather. Apart from being a loving maternal mother -in -law, Sara was the recipient of eight presidential medals for those who reach 100 or older.
His family, especially his daughter Marian Galigan, described her as a flexible, kind and loving woman who never lost her passion for life. His grandson, Thomas Galigan shared that he was an extraordinary man who was with a love for ordinary things in life.
Closing: ‘A life lived well, to cherish a legacy’
The passing of the whole cuckoo is the end of an extraordinary life. His story, flexibility, love and one of the family, serve as an inspiration for all who knew him. His legacy will be through her children, grandchildren and great-grandfather, as well as the lives of countless other people were touched by their warmth and kindness. Sara may have left this world, but her memory will continue to inspire and uplift those who carry forward her legacy.
His family and friends console that his long, well -living life will always be remembered. Rest in piece, Sara Cuckoo – an Irish icon, forever nourishes in the hearts of all those who knew him.