The death has been announced of former Westmeath County Councillor Kieran Molloy.
Mr Molloy was a member of the Fianna Fail party and also served on the Athlone town Council.
Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy has led tributes to the Westmeath native remembering him as a strong advocate for those who needed a voice and as some one who was respected across the political divide for his ability and sincerity.
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Kieran will laid to rest on Thursday in Kiltoom cemetery following requeim mass in Saints Peter and Pauls church at 11am.