'Cork to me, in many ways, is heaven' - Niall Tóibín passes away a week shy of 90th birthday

Remembered as an actor, comedian, raconteur and mimic without parallel, Niall Tóibín died today after a long illness, a week shy of his 90th birthday.

A familiar face on stage and screen, Mr Tóibín’s film credits included Far and Away, Veronica Guerin and Ryan’s Daughter.