Tributes paid to 'legendary Cork character' and former councillor Con O'Leary
Pictured is Con O'Leary, receiving a presenttion from the Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy and Michael O'Connell, Chairperson Gurranabraher Credit Union in 2023. Picture: Jim Coughlan.
Tributes have been paid to former Cork City councillor Con O'Leary who has been described as “a legendary Cork character”.
A much-loved shopkeeper in Gurranabraher for over 50 years, Mr O’Leary was elected to represent the city’s former north-central ward as an Independent councillor in 1991 and 1999.
A civic reception was held for Mr O’Leary last year to acknowledge his contribution to local politics and his local community.
It is understood that Mr O’Leary fell ill while on holiday with family members and passed away a short time later.
Offering his condolences to the O’Leary family and paying tribute to Mr O’Leary, Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy said: "On behalf of the people of Cork, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Con’s family, his daughters, and his grandchildren and friends.”
“As a member, Con was very active in Cork Corporation and represented his constituents with much passion, regularly speaking up on several social issues, which affected Cork citizens and pushing for positive change,” he said.
“Con served as a councillor as a member of the Southern Health Board, and as a Director of EACD (European Cities against Drugs).
I had the pleasure of hosting a civic reception for Con last year to acknowledge his incredible contribution to local politics and to his local community.
“A native of Gurranabraher, Con will always be known as a legendary Cork character with much wit but whose caring efforts not only benefitted Gurranabraher but also the wider city as well. May he Rest in Peace".
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