Ahern leads tributes paid to former tánaiste John Wilson

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern has led the tributes to former Tánaiste John Wilson who has died aged 84.

Ahern leads tributes paid to former tánaiste John Wilson

“John Wilson was a sportsman, a scholar and a politician who served Cavan and Ireland through decades of endeavour in many fields,” said Mr Ahern.

Born in Cavan on July 8, 1923, Mr Wilson, a classics scholar, was educated at the University of London and the National University of Ireland. He worked as a secondary school teacher.

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