Tributes as former UL president Roger Downer dies, aged 79

Prof Downer held positions of president and vice chancellor at UL from 1998-2006
Tributes as former UL president Roger Downer dies, aged 79

Professor Roger Downer was described as a 'gentle soul'. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

Former president of the University of Limerick (UL), Professor Roger Downer, has been remembered as a "gentle soul" who "fought the good fight".

Professor Downer, 79, was living in Nenagh and was the second president of UL.

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