Limerick pays tribute to former mayor Sadlier

Tributes have been paid to Dick Sadlier, a founding member of the Progressive Democrats, who showed “courage” in helping attempt to broker peace between rival gangs while he was mayor of his native Limerick.

Mr Sadlier, 68, who passed away yesterday following a short illness, was mayor three times, including from 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 — at the height of the Limerick gang feud which led to over 20 killings.