LIMERICK TD Jan O’Sullivan has expressed her condolences to the family of former councillor Win Harrington who died last evening.
The late Win Harrington from Clontarf Place was elected to the City Council in 1979 and re-elected in 1985 serving two terms.
“On a personal level Win was most helpful when I was first elected in 1985 as we were the only two female councillors on the then City Council. Win was a passionate campaigner and advocate on many issues but most particularly on health matters and the needs of our elderly,” said Deputy O’Sullivan.
“She campaigned tirelessly to improve the conditions of St Camillus’ Hospital and she also was a strong advocate on behalf of the business community and rate payers. Despite losing her Council seat Win continued to campaign on many issues including the need for more gender balance in politics for many years.
While her health was failing in more recent times her death still comes as a shock and deep sense of sadness to her immediate family and wide circle or friends,” she concluded.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street this Sunday, June 19 from 4 to 6pm followed by removal to St Joseph’s Church, O’Connell Avenue.
Requiem Mass takes place on Monday, June 20 at 10.30am with burial afterwards to Mount St Lawrence Cemetery.
by Alan Jacques
alan@limerickpost.ie
