A Galway Centenarian

 

Bridget Hutchinson

Independent piece in1913

Abbey

“Mrs Bridget Hutchinson, of Abbey, Loughrea, Co Galway, who has attained the marvellous age of 105 and is still as hale and hearty as “a slip of 50″. Her eyesight is as good as ever, and she can still put a thread through the eye of an ordinary needle without the aid of glasses. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are scattered over many parts of the globe. This photo, taken last Friday, is the only one ever taken of the venerable lady”