Examiner man Jim Leddin dies

THE death has occurred of Jim Leddin, a member of a well-known Limerick political family.

Mr Leddin who worked for the then Cork Examiner for over 40 years, was father of former Labour mayor of Limerick, Cllr Joe Leddin and brother of former mayors, Frank and Tim Leddin.

He was born in 1929, the year his uncle Michael Keyes became mayor of Limerick. Mr Keyes went on to serve as minister for post and telegraphs and minister for local government in inter-party governments.