Tánaiste leads tributes following death of Cork councillor Michael Creed

Fine Gael confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday, with tributes paid by party leader Simon Harris.

Michael Creed, from Carrigaphooka in Macroom, had first been elected to Cork County Council in 2009 and retained his seat in every subsequent election.

Fine Gael councillor for Macroom, Michael Creed, has passed away, aged 68.

The party confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday, with tributes paid by Fine Gael leader Simon Harris.