Limerick to open books of condolence for Terry Wogan

Books of condolence will open in Limerick this morning in honour of Terry Wogan.

The broadcasting legend passed away from cancer yesterday, at the age of 77.

His career spanned five decades, most notably he became the voice of Eurovision for more than 30 years.

Mayor of Limerick Liam Galvin says people in the county were immensely proud of Terry.

Limerick Council will open the books of condolence online and at their offices in Dooradolye and at Merchant's Quay in the city.

Books of Condolences for Terry Wogan will open tomorrow in our Dooradoyle & Merchant's Quay offices & online #RIPTerryWogan

— Limerick Council - Comhairle Luimnigh (@LimerickCouncil) January 31, 2016

He said: "He has been a wonderful ambassador for Limerick, while he spent the majority of his career and the majority of his time working with the BBC, he never forgot where he came from.

"There is an old saying 'you can take the man out of the bog, but you can't take the bog out of the man', but certainly with Terry Wogan, you can take a man out of Limerick but you can't take Limerick out of a man.

"That is all I can say about Terry Wogan."

A statement said the Limerick-born broadcaster died surrounded by his family after “a short but brave battle with cancer”.

Mayor Galvin told Sky News: “These books of condolences afford Limerick people at home and abroad the opportunity to convey their sympathies to the family of the late Terry Wogan, a true son of Limerick and a broadcasting institution whose passing will be mourned by millions.”

A family statement issued by the BBC said: “Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by his family. While we understand he will be missed by many, the family ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”