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100th birthday celebrations for Mayo man

He was born in Ballinphuill on October 15th, 1924.
100th birthday celebrations for Mayo man

Ballyhaunis native Austin Boyle (centre) recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Members of Austin's family from Ballyhaunis travelled to Coventry to celebrate with him. Pictured, from left: Jim Donnelly, Ballyhaunis; Austin Boyle, Castlebar; Mary Donnelly, Ballyhaunis, and Bernie Boyle, Castlebar.

COMMUNITY NOTES: BALLYHAUNIS - WESTERN PEOPLE (OCTOBER 29 EDITION)

Ballyhaunis native Austin Boyle celebrated his 100th birthday on October 15th in the UK city of Coventry.

Austin was born in Ballinphuill on October 15th, 1924, and left Ireland at a very young age, eventually settling in Coventry.

Among the family members who travelled to celebrate the birthday were his niece Mary Donnelly and her husband Jim from Ballinphuil. Also travelling were Austin and Bernie Boyle from Castlebar.

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