Death takes place of Dermot O’Callaghan

THE death has occurred of well-known Kerry hotelier and politician Dermot O’Callaghan, who was a member of Killarney Town Council for many years.

Mr O’Callaghan, who was 74, died suddenly at Kerry General Hospital on Wednesday morning.

He owned and operated the Fáilte Hotel in Killarney, one of the most popular live music venues in the town, and was a prominent member of the Vintners Federation of Ireland.