‘Fierce’ campaigner and former lady mayoress of Cork dies after long battle with illness
The late Ursula Shannon. Picture: Facebook
A former lady mayoress of Cork and “fierce campaigner” has died this Christmas morning, after a long battle with illness.
Ursula Shannon (nee O'Keeffe), died at the age of 60 this morning, surrounded by her loving family.
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