This article is from page 4 of the 2011-06-14 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 4 JPG
THE loss of Eoin Ryan has left an “indelible mark” on everyone, the Mayor of Clare said yesterday.
Eoin’s uncle-in-law, Cllr Christy Curtin (Independent) made the comment at yesterday’s monthly meeting of Clare County Council, which was adjourned due to a number of bereavements, including the death of Mr Ryan.
“It’s a particularly poignant moment for me,” Cllr Curtin told councillors.
“For me and my family, the loss of Eoin Ryan can never be measured. The tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Eoin Ryan has left an indelible mark on all of us,” he said.
He added that he would convey the support of his fellow councillors to Eoin’s parents Don and Phil, brother Daniel and sister Lisa.
Tributes were also paid to the family of retired Shannon Town Clerk Tomás MacCormaic, who passed away last Tuesday, while the late Frank O’Dea – father of Ennis Town Engineer Eamon O’Dea – was also remembered by councillors.
The family of the Clare VEC CEO George O’Callaghan was also re- membered by the councillors, in the wake of the death of his seven-yearold son Patrick last Friday.
Fine Gael Councillor Joe Arkins said, “The circumstances that are facing us and the issues that have occurred over the last number of days are unprecedented.”
Fianna Fáil Councillor Cathal Crowe said the death of Mr Ryan was “sad and untimely” and said he was saddened to see the loss of such a young life in Master O’Callaghan.
Labour Councillor Pascal Fitzgerald said he was shocked to hear of the death of Patrick O’Callaghan.
The County Manager, Tom Cough- lan also expressed his sympathies with all the families.
The meeting was adjourned for one week.
The co-option of new Fine Gael councillors Seán McLoughlin (Shannon Electoral Area) and Bill Slattery (North Clare Electoral Area), which was due to take place yesterday, was adjourned for one week, due to the adjournment of the meeting.
Cllr McLoughlin will replace Tony Mulcahy, while Cllr Slattery will replace Martin Conway, following the election of both men to the Seanad last month.