Books of condolence for former President Patrick Hillery are due to open today at various locations in Dublin and his native Co Clare.

Tributes for the former president Dr Patrick Hillery have been flooding in from around the country.

GAA president Nickey Brennan has offered his condolences to the wife and family of former President of Ireland Dr Patrick Hillery, who passed away this morning.

The former President and Government Minister, Dr Patrick Hillery, died today following a short illness.