Shelter founder honoured on 100th birthday

A nun described as the “Mother Teresa of Cork” has been honoured on her 100th birthday.

Shelter founder honoured on 100th birthday
Thu, 01 Feb, 2018 - 00:00
Eoin English

Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Fitzgerald said he and wife Georgina were honoured to help mark Edel House founder Sr Colette’s milestone birthday yesterday.

“It was an honour to be in her presence,” he said.

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