Former 'Irish Examiner' editor Brian Looney dies

Brian Looney, former editor of the 'Irish Examiner'.

The death has taken place, following a short illness, of the former editor of the Irish Examiner, Brian Looney, at the age of 63.

A well-known and popular figure among the media in Ireland, Mr Looney, from the Lee Rd and living at Thomond Square in Cork City, died on Monday evening. He is survived by his brothers Ivor, Michael, and Aquinas.