Army officer honoured

ONE of the army’s most senior officers received a salute from the Lord Mayor of Cork last night as he was accorded a civic reception in recognition of his outstanding military service.

Brigadier General Patrick Hayes, General Officer Commanding the 1st Southern Brigade, is due to retire shortly and the Lord Mayor, Cllr Brian Bermingham, led praise for the man who has been the recipient of many sporting and military accolades.

Brig Gen Hayes is a former Limerick senior hurler and winner of numerous All-Army titles in rugby, gaelic football, hurling and badminton.