Tributes as former city manager laid to rest

HUNDREDS of mourners from the world of politics, business and the GAA gathered at St Michael’s Church, Blackrock, Cork, yesterday for the funeral of former city manager Jack Higgins.

Some of his 14 grandchildren brought gifts to the altar signifying the life of the man, who died last Saturday after a short illness.

The gifts represented his love of music, crosswords, gardening, tennis and bridge, which Mr Higgins took up in later life.