Bernard Allen was 'a truly genuine person who wanted to make a difference', funeral hears

The Requiem mass for Bernard Allen took place at the Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne in Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

The family of the former Lord Mayor of Cork, Minister of State and Cork North Central TD, Bernard Allen, said they are immensely proud of the impact he had on the lives of his constituents and the country over his long and distinguished political career.

His daughter Lorraine paid an emotional tribute to him from the altar as hundreds of people attended his Requiem mass at the Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne in Cork on Wednesday.