Former Cork Councillor Kevin Conway passes away 

Independent Cllr. Kevin Conway running his election campaign from his hospital ward at the Cork University Hospital last year. Picture: Dan Linehan

Former Cork county councillor, Kevin Conway has died today at Cork University Hospital. 

Mr Conway worked tirelessly for his community in Blarney for over thirty years and served as chairperson of Blarney Community Council. 

He stood as an independent candidate in the 2011 general election. 

He will be remembered for his work in resurrecting Blarney's St Patrick's Day parade, which returned in 2010. 

In a statement posted to Facebook, Mayor of Cork County Council, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley said she was "saddened to hear of the untimely passing" of her former colleague. She and Kevin were elected to the council together he had been "a great support to [her] at that time".

 

An online book of condolences will be opened on Monday which will be available on yourcouncil.ie. 

The proud community man had been suffering from multiple myeloma and underwent a stem cell transplant last year. From his hospital ward in Cork, he stood for the local election. 

Kevin is survived by his wife Bernadette, their four children and his mother, Mary.