Former Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council and former Mayor of Tralee, retired Fine Gael councillor Jim Finucane has died at the age of 68. Tánaiste and leader of Fine Gael Simon Harris, Minister Norma Foley, Cathaoirleach of Kenmare Municipal District Norma Moriarty, Cathaoirleach of Castleisland Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District Bobby O’Connell, Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae, Deputy Michael Cahill and former TD John Brassil paid tribute to him. Mr Finucane’s death was sudden. Just over two weeks ago, he was appointed honorary consul of Ukraine for the south-west region.
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