Book of condolences opens in City Hall for late Gay Byrne as funeral details announced
The 85-year-old died this week after a long illness.
The Dáil has paid tribute to broadcaster Gay Byrne.
A book of condolence has been opened in Leinster House - an extremely rare occurrence.
Here in Cork the Deputy Lord Mayor opened a book of condolences in City Hall this afternoon for the veteran broadcaster
Gay Byrne died yesterday after a long illness at the age of 85.
Hundreds are expected to turn out to sign the book in the coming days, which is located in the atrium of City Hall.
These listeners told RedFM News why they signed the book this afternoon:
Deputy Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy officially opened the book and says Gay Byrne was one of a kind:
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