'He worked so hard to improve people's lives' - Cork philanthropist Tom Cavanagh dies aged 92

Corkman, Dr Tom Cavanagh, devised the Anti-Litter League, set up the Tomar Trust and supported the Sanctuary Runners, among other things

Dr Tom Cavanagh. "He was kind, witty, decent and charming". File picture

Tributes are being paid to well-known philanthropist and businessman Tom Cavanagh, who has died. The Fermoy man passed away on Thursday, in his 92nd year.

In 2019, Dr Cavanagh was only the third Corkman to be inducted into the Cork Person of the Year Hall of Fame.