The Donnelly family from Northern Ireland have been awarded the title of the worlds oldest family with combined ages. The 13 brothers and sisters, Sean (93), Maureen (92), Eileen (90), Peter (87), Mairead (86), Rose (85), Tony (83), Terry (81), Seamus (80), Brian (76), Kathleen (75), Colm (73) and Leo (72). All together they're 1073. On the day of the day of the celebration it was also emotional occasion as the idea was of the youngest sibling Austin Donnelly who sadly died in 2015.
They are children of Peter and Ellen Donnelly. Although Peter was a father to 16 children he was an only child himself while their Mum Ellen was 1 of 14. Peter was a very successful farmer and entrepreneur. He had a very successful Apple farm. He was one of the first people in Northern Ireland to have a tractor and to have a secure license to export apples and Potatoes to the UK.
Source: Kiwi Kids News
3 words
1: Entrepreneur
A person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
2: Export
Send (goods or services) to another country for sale.
3: Secure
Fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost.
My Opinion: I think it is really cool that they have this record, I think my family wouldn't beat it though.
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