How 'Dote' got her name. @michaelfortunefolklore

Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

103 Year Old - 'Dote' O'Neill from Castledockrell, Co. Wexford

Here is a short clip from a chat I had with 'Dote' on Monday night where she tells me how her real name is Elizabeth Mary but because she look cute as a child, she was given the pet name 'Dote'. I'll share the full interview tonight but in the meantime - enjoy this.

Text: Michael Fortune

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