Michael Coyne (105) enjoyed Roscommon SFC final
October 25, 2022
Strokestown celebrate after the Roscommon SFC final victory over Boyle ©INPHO/John McVitty
Age isn't a barrier for Castlerea semi-supercentenarian Michael Coyne.
During last Sunday's Roscommon SFC final in Hyde Park, well-known local photographer Brian Farrell snapped the sprightly 105-year-old enjoying himself at the big game between Strokestown and Boyle.
“I knew I would see plenty of familiar faces,” Brian said in a social media post, “and the first one was Neil McGarry who was doing volunteering on the day. ‘How’s the uncle,’ I asked, referring to 105 years old Michael Coyne of Fairymount, Castlerea, who lives with Neil in Boyle. ‘No bother,’ said Neil. ‘He’s here for the game having a small one in the clubhouse.'”
“The 105 years old legend told me I was looking well.
“What a man!”
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— Brian Farrell Photographer (@BrianFarrellPh1) October 24, 2022
I met Michael Coyne at yesterday’s Roscommon County Final in the “Hyde”
He was having a small one at half-time
The 105 years old legend told me I was looking well😂😂😂
What a man!@RoscommonGAA @IrishLegends @irelandactive pic.twitter.com/1PtETHK4aN
