Death of wife of former President

Dr Maeve Hillery, the wife of former president Patrick, has died at the age of 91.

Death of wife of former President
Tue, 13 Jan, 2015 - 00:00
Shaun Connolly

A medical graduate from UCD, Ms Hillery passed away at her home at the weekend.

Mr Hillery, who died in 2008, held the office of president from 1976 to 1990 after serving in cabinet and the European Commission.

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