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11/11/2014
Funeral Of Joe Walsh Held In Cork
The funeral has been held in Cork for former Minister for Agriculture Joe Walsh.
The 71-year-old died in hospital on Sunday. He had held his ministerial post for ten years.
A funeral procession left his Emmet Square home and walked to the parish church in Clonakilty.
Presidents Michael D Higgins, who is in Africa on official business, was represented by Colonel Brendan McAndrews, and the Taoiseach Enda Kenny was represented by Cmdt Ciaran Carey.
Mr Walsh will be buried at Ahiohill Cemetary.
(MH/IT)
The 71-year-old died in hospital on Sunday. He had held his ministerial post for ten years.
A funeral procession left his Emmet Square home and walked to the parish church in Clonakilty.
Presidents Michael D Higgins, who is in Africa on official business, was represented by Colonel Brendan McAndrews, and the Taoiseach Enda Kenny was represented by Cmdt Ciaran Carey.
Mr Walsh will be buried at Ahiohill Cemetary.
(MH/IT)
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