Tributes to Moylan on 50th anniversary of death

THE political vision that Seán Moylan shared with other outstanding figures of his time, such as Seán Lemass, laid the foundations for the remarkable transformation in the country’s economic fortunes that occurred from the 1960s onwards, Justice Minister Brian Lenihan said yesterday.

He was speaking at ceremonies in Kiskeam, Co Cork, marking the 50th anniversary of the death of the War of Independence leader, who also held the portfolios of Lands, Education and Agriculture in Governments headed by Éamon de Valera.

Mr Lenihan said Seán Moylan was one of the most outstanding military leaders in the War of Independence.