Former 'Irish Examiner' editor Brian Looney remembered as a gifted journalist and loyal friend

The remains of the late Brian Looney, former editor of the 'Irish Examiner', are shouldered into the Church of The Most Precious Blood, Clogheen, Cork by former 'Irish Examiner' editor, Tim Vaughan, 'Irish Independent' journalist John Downing, and Jack Power, former executive editor, 'Irish Examiner'. Picture: Dan Linehan

Former Irish Examiner editor Brian Looney was today remembered for his engaging company and loyalty to friends.

The 63-year-old, who lived in Cork City, and edited the paper from 1994 to 2001, died on Monday following a short illness.