Tributes to legendary travel writer Dervla Murphy who has died aged 90

Dervla Murphy's encounters on the road were the stuff of legend. File picture: Denis Scannell

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to legendary travel writer Dervla Murphy who passed away at her home in Lismore, Co. Waterford.

The author of more than 26 books, the country’s most intrepid globetrotter celebrated her 90th birthday last November.