Laughter and joy as Maud celebrates 109th birthday

Maud Nicholl, was born on July 3 1909, five years before the Great War began.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Jul 2018, 11:56 BST

Updated 16th Jul 2018, 17:05 BST

Although Miss Nicholl never married or had children, she still remains a popular and sociable member of the local community, where she still lives in her home.

Now very hard of hearing, she nonetheless laughed loudly at points during her birthday celebrations.

Among those present was Rev Alistair Bates of Wellington Presbyterian Church, of which Miss Bates is a lifelong member.

“She’s got a great sense of humour – an unbelievable sense of humour,” he told the News Letter.

“She’s an absolute star.”

For more on Maud see Saturday’s News Letter

Is Maud Northern Ireland’s oldest person? Phone 028 3839 5577 if you know anyone as old as her or older.