The Late Sean O'Driscoll

Former Shannon town councillor Seán O'Driscoll died last weekend after a long battle with cancer.
Mr O'Driscoll was elected to the first town commissioners in March of 1982 and he served there until June 1994, by which time he was living in Newmarket. He also sat on Clare County Council from 1985 to 1994.
After working in SPS in the industrial estate, he started his own business. He also served as station officer with Shannon Fire Brigade for many years.
Speaking after his funeral on Tuesday current Mayor of Shannon Seán McLoughlin said he had been a very popular figure.
"I knew him and he was a thorough gentlemen. When he was working in the fire service, he always looked after people who had problems and he gave good advice.
"He was a great neighbour and I often had a game of cards with him in his house. He was a very jolly man and everyone enjoyed his company."
Former town clerk Tomás MacCormaic also spoke highly of Mr O'Driscoll. "He was an excellent councillor. "He actually served as chairman at one time and while he was there he made a presentation to President Regan during his visit," MacCormaic said.
County Councillor Pat McMahon was a close friend and he said that Mr O'Driscoll had a huge passion for sport.
"He played hurling for Éire Óg and Wolfe Tones and played both minor and U-21 for Clare. he also played rugby for St Senan's and Ennis. He played golf at Dromoland as well, he was an all rounder."
He added that Mr O'Driscoll had been very well liked. "He was hugely popular. He was a great character, he was very witty with a great sense of humour.
"He was very generous and always left an impression on everyone that he met."
Mr O'Driscoll is survived by his wife, Joan, son Barry, daughter Siobhán, grandchild Bláithin and brothers Gerard and Pat.

Courtesy of The Clare Champion
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