Farewell to much-loved ‘man for all people’

HUNDREDS bid a fond farewell yesterday to a much-loved man who believed the arts and sport were the heartbeat of humanity.

Farewell to much-loved ‘man for all people’
Thu, 24 Jul, 2008 - 01:00

Charlie Hennessy, former chairman of the Cork International Film Festival, chairman of Cork Opera House and Arts Council member, died on Monday following a short illness, aged 77.

His widow, Abigail, his sister Frankie and brother Ray led mourners at the funeral Mass at the North Cathedral.

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