Hundreds pay respects to 'man of vision' McHugh

HUNDREDS of people packed a church last night to pay their respects to one of Cork's most innovative city managers.

Joe McHugh, who was city manager from 1974 to 1986, died on Thursday night at Marymount hospice. He was aged 75.

Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr John Kelleher was among a number of dignitaries who last night attended Mr McHugh's removal to St Columba's Church, Douglas.