Lord Mayor extends condolences on the death of former Councillor and Lord Mayor of Cork, Frank Nash

It was with deep sadness that I learned earlier today of the untimely death of a former Council colleague and past Lord Mayor of Cork , Frank Nash.

Frank served as Lord Mayor of this city in 1990-1991, a year in which Cork celebrated a historic double in Hurling and Football, an occasion he celebrated by the commissioning of a special commemorative Medal.

He was sometimes referred to as the lucky Lord Mayor but as we all know what sometimes passes for luck is simply the completion of a long period of hard work.

He was a tireless local representative and served the people of Cork North East well for many years in what were difficult economic times. A Labour Party stalwart, he served on Cork Corporation, as it then was, with Toddy O’Sullivan, Gerry O’Sullivan R.I.P.and others equally committed to the development of the city.

Frank always had a keen interest in languages and would no doubt be pleased to see how Cork has developed as a multicultural, multilingual city.

He will be remembered fondly by former Council colleagues and members of the public alike. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Marie and family at this difficult time

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Cllr Brian Bermingham

Ardmhéara Chorcaí

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