The Man Who Died On The Streets of Cork Last Weekend Had A Grandson He Never Knew
The body of Paul Sheehan was discovered on Wandesford Quay off Washington Street
Paul's brother Gerard spoke out today about his death and says Paul was a gentle soul who battled alcoholism for 23 years.
Gerard says he had a family who loved and helped him and were willing to put him up but his addiction was so strong that he would choose to sleep rough so he could drink alone.
He revealed that Paul had been turned away from two hotels and a guesthouse in the weeks before he died as he believes he was perceived to be homeless
Speaking on the Neil Prendeville Show on Cork's RedFM Gerard revealed how he found out that Paul had a grandson
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