Sherlock ‘was a true gentleman of Irish politics’

TRIBUTES poured in yesterday as news emerged of the death of former Labour TD Joe Sherlock, aged 71.

Sherlock ‘was a true gentleman of Irish politics’
Tue, 11 Sep, 2007 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan and Aine Kerr

A one-time Mallow sugar factory worker, Mr Sherlock was enticed into politics through his work as a union official with SIPTU.

He was first elected to Mallow UDC in 1967 and seven years later became a member of Cork County Council.

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