Tipperary County Council pays tribute to the late Michael O'Kennedy

By Local Contributor
Published 18th May 2022, 13:15 GMT
Gallery: Tipperary TD and statesman Michael O'Kennedy is laid to rest in Nenaghplaceholder image
Gallery: Tipperary TD and statesman Michael O'Kennedy is laid to rest in Nenagh

The former TD, Minister and EU Commissioner died a few weeks ago

Tipperary County Council fell silent in tribute to the late TD, Minister and EU Commissioner, Michael O'Kennedy, who passed away recently.

Though he had not been a member of North Tipperary County Council, Mr O'Kennedy had made an enormous contribution to public life Chairperson, Cllr Marie Murphy said.placeholder image
Though he had not been a member of North Tipperary County Council, Mr O'Kennedy had made an enormous contribution to public life Chairperson, Cllr Marie Murphy said.

Above: The late Michael O'Kennedy

Cllr Seamus Hanafin (FF) described him as being the epitome of integrity and decency, while Cllr Michael Fitzgerald (FG) said that he was a principled and decent man who served public life locally and nationally very well.

An Taoiseach Micheal Martin and President Michael D Higgins were among those who also led tributes to the Nenagh native.

Related topics:MinisterTipperary County CouncilMichael D HigginsMicheal Martin
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