Dino calls time after 30 years of service

GOODBYE Mr Chips! A veteran politician and chip shop mogul was accorded a civic reception last night ahead of his retirement after 30 years of public service.

Dino calls time after 30 years of service

Cork City Fine Gael Cllr and former senator Denis “Dino” Cregan was honoured for his contribution to local and national politics.

The former lord mayor and senator, who will not contest June’s local elections, said he was deeply humbled by the reception. He was joined by his wife, Mary, their children, Christine, Sean, Thomas, Derek, Denise, Mary and Noel, six of his 11 grandchildren, as well as dozens of family, friends and supporters, including George and Annie Simmones, who travelled from Spain.

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