Tributes paid to Cork journalist Jim Horgan who passed away aged 63

The Lord Mayor of Cork led tributes to popular radio journalist and sports reporter, Jim Horgan, who died suddenly following a short illness.

Mr Horgan, who was raised close to Musgrave Park on the southside of the city but who lived in Ballyvolane, died in the Mercy University Hospital (MUH) on Monday. He was 63. He is survived by his wife Mary, their children, Damien, Barry, Jerry and Catriona, and grandchildren.