Abuse survivor and former Clonmel mayor Michael O’Brien gave 'a voice to the voiceless'

Michael O’Brien had made an impact on the nation in 2009 when he spoke on RTÉ about the abuse he had suffered at an industrial school

Michael O'Brien's coffin is carried into St Mary’s Church in Irishtown today. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Abuse survivor and former Mayor of Clonmel Michael O’Brien gave “a voice to the voiceless” and lived a life rich in service to others, his funeral has heard.

Mr O’Brien of Oliver Plunkett Terrace in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, died on Tuesday at his daughter Geraldine's residence. The 92-year-old was predeceased in 2022 by his wife, Mary.