A councillor, an activist, a rebel: Con O'Leary remembered as a champion of Cork city

His daughter, Lorraine, told mourners at his funeral mass that he was known as many things — a councillor, an activist, a charity worker, a rebel, a friend, a neighbour, the boss, and 'Con the robber' — a nickname he relished
A councillor, an activist, a rebel: Con O'Leary remembered as a champion of Cork city

Con O'Leary, outside his shop. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

The former Cork city councillor, Con O’Leary, has been remembered as a great servant and champion of the city’s northside, and as a beloved father and proud grandfather.

His daughter, Lorraine, told mourners at his funeral mass that he was known as many things — a councillor, an activist, a charity worker, a rebel, a friend, a neighbour, the boss, and 'Con the robber' — a nickname he relished.

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