Very probably.
1. Quote her prsi number and write to PRSI records Ardaravan Buncrana to see how many years are clocked for her.
2. Quote her prsi number and write to Dept Social Protection College Rd Sligo for contributory pension update.
3. Suggest , do the same for yourself.
Web site State Pensions (contributory) Citizens Information , will give pointers.
You mention Uk pensions, (sorry if I am presumptive) but you will have Uk contributory pension as well?