Counihan’s tribute to an old friend

The former Lord Mayor of Cork, who conferred the freedom of the city on Albert Reynolds in 2008, has paid an emotional tribute to his old friend.

Former Fianna Fáil councillor Donal Counihan said Mr Reynolds had a massive impact on Irish-English relations despite being taoiseach for just over two years.

“Although his tenure as Taoiseach was in relative Irish terms, very brief, his contribution to peace in Northern Ireland was long-lasting,” he said.