Tributes paid to ‘tireless champion’ of arts in Cork Jane Anne Rothwell

Tributes have been paid following the death of a “tireless champion” of the arts in Cork, barrister Jane Anne Rothwell, who was chairwoman of Cork Midsummer Festival for the last five years.

Ms Rothwell, who was in her 40s and from Ballinlough, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Cork University Hospital on Sunday following a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Steven O’Neill, her parents, John and Parfrey, and her siblings, Jonathan and Karl.