Article 6BVQ8 Ireland’s oldest woman shares her secrets to enjoying life on her 109th birthday

Ireland’s oldest woman shares her secrets to enjoying life on her 109th birthday

by
Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#6BVQ8)

Live life to the full and relish the simple things, says Mairin Hughes

Ireland's oldest woman has marked her 109th birthday by sharing two tips on how to enjoy a long life: don't waste time, and live it to the full.

Mairin Hughes follows her own advice by bird-watching, reading newspapers and novels, doing crosswords, listening to music, playing Scrabble - and enjoying the fuss every time she reaches another birthday. I just like living," she told reporters on Monday.

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