Cork activist dies after over three decades of service to the community 

Siobhán O'Dowd died on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia — a movement she helped pioneer in Cork

Lord Mayor Dan Boyle with Siobhán O’Dowd after she received a civic award in recognition of her long-term contributions to community development, inclusion, life long learning, and LGBT+ activism in Cork. Picture: Brian Lougheed

Flags are flying at half-mast above Cork’s City Hall today following the death of an inspirational campaigner and community worker.

Siobhán O’Dowd, who played a key role in several gay rights, equality, and community development campaigns for more than three decades, died peacefully at home in the city last night following a short illness. She was 61.