Ted Tynan pays tribute to Tomás Mac Giolla

 

Tomás Mac Giolla with Ted Tynan and Cork's Lord Mayor Brian Bermingham in 2008

Cork Workers’ Party Councillor Ted Tynan has paid warm tribute this afternoon (Thursday) to his friend and former Party President Tomás Mac Giolla who died in Dublin today aged 86.

Councillor Tynan said that Mr. Mac Giolla will be remembered as someone who played a leading role in the promotion of peace in Ireland and who struggled throughout his life for social justice and the rights of workers, the poor and those marginalised within Irish society.

“I am very saddened to hear the news of the death of Tomás Mac Giolla.  I have known Tomás for most of my life and he was a decisive influence on the formation of my political beliefs.   Tomás could always be relied upon when difficult decisions had to be taken and was a rock of commonsense who could see beyond rhetoric and make clear judgements at difficult times”, said Cllr. Tynan.

“Tomás and his wife May were also personal friends for many years and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to May at this time.  It is with great fondness that I recall that Tomás and May came to Cork in August 2008 as guests of Lord Mayor Brian Bermingham.  They both thoroughly enjoyed that and were regular visitors to Cork over many years”