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Kim O'Leary & Justin Kelly

First woman to get Covid-19 vaccine in Ireland dies as tributes are paid

A Dublin woman who was the first person to receive the Covid vaccine in Ireland has died at the age of 81.

Annie Lynch, who grew up in the Liberties but lived in Drimnagh, passed away “peacefully” on Saturday in a nursing home with her daughter by her side.

It is understood that Annie had cancer as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) when she died.

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She is survived by her three children – John, Alan, and Paula – and ten grandchildren. Her husband John sadly passed away in September 2020.

Speaking about Ms Lynch’s death, Sinn Féin councillor for the Ballyfermot-Drimnagh area, Daithi Doolan, offered his condolences to her “devastated” family.

“First of all, I just want to express deep sympathy for Annie’s family and friends. They’re in our thoughts at this difficult time,” he said.

“I’m sure the people of Drimnagh will rally around them and make sure they get all the love and support that they need.”

Annie received her first Covid-19 vaccine on December 29, 2020, at St James’s Hospital. She said at the time: "I feel very privileged to be the first person in Ireland to receive the vaccine.

“Like everyone else I have been waiting for the vaccine and I really feel like there is a bit of hope there now. It’s brilliant that it’s here."

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