Tributes paid to Cork businesswoman Natasha O'Donoghue

Founder and managing director of Essential French passed away aged just 48

Tributes have been paid following the death of Natasha O'Donoghue (née Lynch), well known in Cork as the founder of Essential French. Ms O’Donoghue passed away peacefully at home on Friday, surrounded by her family. She was a well-known figure and successful businesswoman in Cork. In 1996, she established Essential French, the successful grind college that specialised in French and Irish tuition.

Tributes have been paid to businesswoman Natasha O’Donoghue née Lynch, who died on Friday aged 48, following a long illness.

Natasha was the founder and managing director of Essential French, teaching French to Cork teenagers since 1996.