Tributes for 'towering figure in sports journalism' Con Houlihan

Ireland has lost a towering figure in sports journalism following the death of veteran writer and commentator Con Houlihan, the Minister for Arts said today.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2012 - 17:35

Ireland has lost a towering figure in sports journalism following the death of veteran writer and commentator Con Houlihan, the Minister for Arts said today.

Jimmy Deenihan and President Michael D Higgins led tributes to the 86 year old Kerry-born journalist.

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