Former FF senator Des Hanafin to be laid to rest

The funeral Mass for former Fianna Fáil senator Des Hanafin will take place tomorrow in Thurles.

Former FF senator Des Hanafin to be laid to rest
Sat, 24 Jun, 2017 - 01:00
Daniel McConnell

Mr Hanafin died on Thursday aged 86. He is survived by his wife Mona, daughter and former Fianna Fáil minister Mary, and his son John, also a former Fianna Fáil senator.

Mr Hanafin was born on September 9, 1930, in Thurles, Co Tipperary. In 1955 he was elected to North Tipperary County Council and subsequently served as chairman of the Council.

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