You may get Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Non-Contributory Pension as long as you satisfy the qualifying conditions and you are under age 66.
Once you reach age 66, you will be invited to apply for State Pension (Non-Contributory). The pension stops if you remarry/enter into a new civil partnership or live with someone as husband or wife/civil partners.
If you go to live outside the State
Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Non- Contributory Pension is not paid outside the State. If you are leaving the Republic of Ireland to go to live abroad, you should tell us immediately. If you return to live here, you should re-apply immediately for your pension.