Irish Examiner view: Paying tribute to trailblazer Currie

Co-founder of the SDLP fought tirelessly against inequality and discrimination

The late Austin Currie never lost his passion for the pursuit of social justice. Picture: Chris Bellew /Fennell Photography

There are few of us who will leave behind a legacy similar to that of Austin Currie, who died at the age of 82 on Tuesday.

In a political career that spanned over 40 years, Mr Currie fought doggedly against inequality and discrimination even when his own personal safety and that of his family were at risk.