Former mayor was ‘a gentleman and man of his word’

The late former Clare mayor, Sean Hillery, was yesterday described as “a man of great stature”.

The present incumbent, Cllr Pat Hayes, yesterday led tributes to the late nephew of former president Paddy Hillery, who died last month after a short illness.

The late Fianna Fáil councillor served as a member of Clare County Council from 1985 to 2004, and was mayor between 1999 and 2001.