'He would make things better': Cork's 'Fr Paul' remembered by mourners as 'the people’s priest'

Paul O’Donoghue was remembered as always being 'full of fun and mischief'

Mourners heard that Fr Paul (right) had touched the lives of people from all walks of life and was a selfless person, who was always looking out for others, who would always go out of his way to help and guide people through their dark moments.

A beloved former priest who helped thousands of people across Cork City during more than three decades of dedicated ministry has been remembered for his gift of being able to connect with people and for accompanying them on their journey when their lives were most difficult.

Paul O'Donoghue's funeral mass was celebrated by Canon John O’Donovan, administrator at Cathedral family of parishes, and Fr Damian O’Mahony, who both worked with Paul in the Cathedral parishes, Paul’s last full-time appointment. Picture: Larry Cummins