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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Obituary: Sarah Coyle, Ireland's oldest resident at 108 who lived with ‘positive outlook' despite being blind for 68 years
A mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who lost her sight at the age of 40, she lived through the early years of Irish independence and the Civil War, two World Wars and several pandemics. She was born Sarah Byrne on July 24, 1916, in Knockatomcoyle, Co Wicklow, and was one of a family of 10 reared at Coolkenno, near Tullow on the Carlow-Wicklow border. She had clear memories of significant periods in Irish history, including recounting how members of the Black and Tans called to the family farm. They brought her grandfather James out and 'were going to shoot him at the gable end [of the house] — for no reason', her daughter Marian Galligan told the Irish Times earlier this year. However, after he blessed himself, the group leader ordered his men to put down their guns and let him live. Ms Coyle moved to Dublin at 17 and became a housekeeper in Foxrock. At a dance in Dún Laoghaire she met a Cavan man, Tom Coyle, and they married and moved to Drumcondra on Dublin's northside. Tom worked as a postman, and the couple grew vegetables and kept hens, supplying their neighbours with eggs. Their first two children, two girls, died just 10 days after they were born, but the couple went on to have a daughter, Marian, and son, Patrick. Sarah began to lose her eyesight in her 30s and her daughter believes it may have been linked to an incident where she was accidentally hit in the face and it affected her optic nerve. However, as those at her funeral in Blanchardstown on Friday heard, she never complained. Her husband Tom died in 1968 when only in his late 50s after suffering a stroke and a brain haemorrhage. With her two children still quite young, she was given much support by neighbours and her family. Her grandson, Thomas Galligan, said that she continued to garden, using guide wires that she made to navigate from the back door to the flower beds, including roses, and to her tomato plants. She was always someone who was so comforting He described her as very adaptable with a 'positive outlook on life'. One of her most frequent pieces of advice was 'not to bear a grudge' as life was 'too short'. She had been an avid reader before losing her sight, and continued with audiobooks. Ms Coyle also had a strong faith. She welcomed visitors, providing generous hospitality, and loved the sound of children's voices. 'Because she lost her sight, the radio was her insight into what was going on in the world,' Mr Galligan said. 'She loved keeping on top of things and then, when she would be chatting to us, she would be discussing it and getting our opinion. 'She was always someone who was so comforting. She had a very gentle way about her, someone that you go to if you're upset or have any issues. She would calm you.' She was happy to sing a song or recite a poem at social gatherings, but 'to keep the party going' rather than because she wanted to perform. She rarely drank alcohol, apart from the odd sherry on social occasions and attributed her longevity to a good diet, including using the first new nettles of spring to blend with cabbage and help to 'purify the blood'. She received eight presidential medals, the first being when she turned 100. After Ireland's then oldest resident, Phyllis Furness, died last August at the age of 109, Ms Coyle took on that mantle. She was just 10 days short of her own 109th birthday when she died at her daughter's home in Castleknock, where she had been living latterly. Sarah Coyle is survived by her children, her five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
With ISL future in doldrums, Chennaiyin FC sack coach Owen Coyle
Owen Coyle CHENNAI: There is no clarity yet when the next edition of the Indian Super League will start, forcing two-time champions Chennaiyin FC to go into a cost-cutting mode. After letting go of quite a few prominent players, CFC have now terminated the contract of their highly-paid head coach Owen Coyle. Coyle, whose contract was extended by a year in October and was due to expire at the end of the upcoming season, was shown the door after he failed to replicate his ISL Season 6 heroics at the club. CFC agreed to pay a compensation fee – more than half of his per-season value – to Coyle since the Scotsman had a year left on his deal. 'Chennaiyin and Coyle decided to part ways after finding a middle ground,' a source told TOI on Thursday. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai The uncertainty surrounding the ISL played a part in CFC's decision. 'The club is unsure about what is going to happen to the league. Keeping that in mind, Chennaiyin did not want to have a high-value coach on their payroll,' said the source. CFC will begin their hunt for a new chief coach only when there is clarity over the upcoming ISL season. It has been learnt that the top brass decided to bite the bullet after taking into consideration the team's poor performances across competitions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This New AC Cooler Cools the Room In Seconds Coldeez Cooling Ace Undo Chennaiyin did not even come close to qualifying for the playoffs in the last ISL, finishing a lowly 11th with just 27 points from 24 matches. In the season-ending Super Cup, a knockout tournament that offered a continental spot, CFC crashed out in the first round following a 0-4 thrashing at the hands of a depleted Mumbai City FC side. Credited with developing young Indian players in the past, Coyle struggled to extract the best out of youngsters in his second spell at Chennaiyin. Despite being backed during the transfer windows with the signings of Kiyan Nassiri, Gurkirat Singh and Lalrinliana Hnamte among others, the Scottish coach did not inspire much. At the end of last season, Coyle was optimistic about staying at the club. 'Why would I not intend to be the coach when I have a contract? As far as I am led to believe, I will be the Chennaiyin coach next season,' Coyle said in a post-match interaction. In the 2023-24 season, Coyle had achieved the club's primary objective of making it to the ISL top-six. CFC play waiting game for next season: Like some of their ISL rivals, Chennaiyin are playing the waiting game. 'We do not know whether the ISL will happen or not. We would have had to spend approximately Rs 70 lakh if we had confirmed our participation in the Durand Cup. Even if we assemble a squad, what are we supposed to do with it? We do not even have a local league where we can engage our players,' said a CFC official.
News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
ISL: Chennaiyin FC Mutually Part Ways With Head Coach Owen Coyle
Last Updated: Chennaiyin and Coyle have parted ways after a disappointing 2024-25 ISL season. Coyle, who led the team to the playoffs in 2023, leaves as one of ISL's most successful managers. Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Chennaiyin FC and head coach Owen Coyle have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced on Thursday. 'Chennaiyin FC and Head Coach Owen Coyle have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank Vaathi for his invaluable contributions to the club and wish him the very best in his future endeavours," the club posted on X (formerly Twitter). Coyle had signed a contract extension in 2023 that was set to keep him at the club until 2026. Underwhelming Season Ends in Separation Chennaiyin FC endured a disappointing 2024–25 ISL campaign, finishing 11th in the standings with just seven wins in 24 matches. Although the season began promisingly under Coyle's leadership — with the club remaining unbeaten on the road and collecting seven points from their first four games — they failed to build on that momentum. Their campaign ended on a high note with a dominant 5-2 home win over Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, but it wasn't enough to salvage the season or the coach's position. This marked Coyle's second tenure at Chennaiyin. He first took over during the 2019–20 season, guiding the club from the brink of elimination to a remarkable ISL final appearance. After returning in 2023, he once again made an immediate impact, steering Chennaiyin into the playoffs for the first time in four years. Widely regarded as one of the most successful managers in ISL history, the Scottish tactician previously won the ISL Shield with Jamshedpur FC and was celebrated for his ability to develop local talent, aligning well with Chennaiyin's vision of nurturing young Indian players. ISL 2025–26 Season on Hold Amid Uncertainty In a related development, the Indian Super League's 2025–26 season has been put on hold due to unresolved contractual issues between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF). FSDL, a subsidiary of IMG Reliance and the ISL's official organizer, issued a letter to participating clubs stating it could not 'effectively plan, organise, or commercialise the 2025–26 ISL season" in the absence of a new agreement. The Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between FSDL and AIFF is set to expire on December 8, 2025, and negotiations for an extension have stalled, prompting the league to temporarily suspend planning activities for the upcoming season. view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 17:39 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Indian Super League: Chennaiyin FC, Owen Coyle part ways by mutual consent
Chennaiyin FC have officially parted ways with head coach Owen Coyle, ending the Scotsman's second stint with the club. The decision was confirmed on Thursday, July 17, via a social media post thanking Coyle for his contributions and wishing him well for the return ahead of the 2023–24 season came with high expectations. In his previous spell during the 2019–20 campaign, he had turned around a struggling side and led them to the Indian Super League (ISL) final. However, his second stint failed to replicate that success. Chennaiyin FC finished 11th in the standings with just 27 points from 24 matches, a disappointing outcome for a club with a strong fan base and history in the league. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennaiyin FC (@chennaiyinfc)advertisementThroughout the season, the team struggled for consistency. Their home form was particularly poor, with only three wins at the Marina Arena. While they managed four wins on the road, it wasn't enough to sustain a playoff challenge. Defensive lapses proved to be a recurring issue, with the team dropping 11 points from winning positions — a stat that highlighted their inability to close out games and maintain control under pressure. Despite the team's struggles, there were a few positives. One of the brightest sparks was young Indian striker Irfan Yadwad, who thrived under Coyle's guidance. He ended the regular season with the highest number of goal contributions by an Indian player, showcasing his potential and making a strong case for national team departure has also been followed by the exit of one of his trusted players, Conor Shields. These exits suggest that a major rebuild may be in the works as the club looks to start the same time, uncertainty continues to cloud the broader landscape of Indian football, with the ongoing standoff between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) regarding the league's Master Rights Agreement. This has added to the delays in off-season planning for several ISL FC are yet to announce a new head coach, but the next appointment could be a crucial one. With the right leadership and clearer direction, the club will be hoping to return to the playoff mix and re-establish themselves as one of the ISL's competitive forces.- Ends
Sunday World
7 days ago
- General
- Sunday World
Ireland's oldest woman Sarah Coyle dies peacefully at the age of 108
'You knew when you were talking to her that you were in the presence of someone significant' – says Mrs Coyle's grandson Mrs Coyle, who was born in Knockatomcoyle, Co Wicklow on July 24, 1916, died peacefully surrounded by her family in Co Dublin on Monday evening, 10 days before her 109th birthday. Her grandson, Thomas Galligan, said his grandmother was an 'inspiration', who lived an amazing life through two pandemics, the Civil War, the War of Independence and two World Wars. "You knew when you were talking to her that you were in the presence of someone significant. She was amazing,' he said. She was one of 10 siblings – and one of three who lived over the age of 100. Her younger sister, Lily, aged 103, lives in Birmingham in the UK. One of Ireland's oldest people, Sarah Coyle, celebrating her 108th birthday last July. She grew up in Coolkenno before moving to Dublin at the age of 17, where she married her husband Tom Coyle – a near namesake of the place where she was born in Co Wicklow – in 1950. She lost her sight just seven years later, at the age of 40, though lived independently for much of her life following her husband's death in 1986. Mrs Coyle has two children, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. "She loved children, even though she couldn't see she would know the sound of the children's voices. She was just so happy when she had children with her,' said Mr Galligan. Mrs Coyle had been living with her daughter, Marian Galligan, in Castleknock, Co Dublin, for the last number of years. Her son, Patrick, lives in Australia. She received eight Presidential medals throughout her life, one for the year she turned 100 and another for each year since. "She was always someone who was so comforting. She had a very gentle way about her, someone that you go to if you're upset or have any issues. She would calm you,' said her grandson Mr Galligan. "She loved nothing more than having a cup of tea and chatting away for hours. She would just be so happy with the company. Ireland's oldest woman Sarah Coyle, who died yesterday at the age of 108. "Because she lost her sight, the radio was her insight into what was going on in the world. She loved keeping on top of things and then, when she would be chatting to us, she would be discussing it and getting our opinion on things.' Mr Galligan said his grandmother was a 'kind-hearted person who would have never held grudges against anyone' and was the type of person who would say 'life is too short to be holding grudges'. "She always thought about others before she thought about herself. She was a very kind, gentle soul, gentle person.' Mr Galligan recalled how his grandmother could recount stories from the War of Independence, encounters with the Black and Tans, and the rationing faced by the country during the Second World War. Sarah Coyle. "She lost her sight when she lived on her own. She loved gardening and flowers. She used to have different guide wires that she made by herself with her hands, to guide from the back door to the flower beds and she knew exactly where the tomato plants and the roses were, to guide herself around. "She was very adaptable with a positive outlook on life. She learned to be happy with what she had and if her family was happy, she was happy.' Like most things in her life, he said she took the title of being one of Ireland's oldest people 'in her stride' and her family has many happy memories of time spent with her. "If we could all aspire to that. Her whole mantra was to kind of 'live and let live, life is too short to be having arguments'.' A funeral mass for Mrs Coyle will take place in Blanchardstown Village Church on Friday morning at 10am, before she is laid to rest alongside her late husband in Glasnevin Cemetery. Ireland's oldest woman Sarah Coyle, who died yesterday at the age of 108 Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 16th
