TANAISTE PAYS TRIBUTE TO FORMER ARCHBISHOP OF TUAM

Date Published: 31-Jan-2013

An Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has paid tribute to his former teacher Dr. Joseph Cassidy who has died at the age of 79

The much loved church leader served as Archbishop of Tuam from 1987 to 1995

A native Charlestown, Co. Mayo he also taught in St Joseph's College Garbally, served as Bishop of Clonfert and as parish priest of Moore in East Galway after his retirement as Archbishop

In a statement, Eamon Gilmore describes Joseph Cassidy as a friend and a man, of compassion, learning and culture.

The community of Tuam is also coming to terms with his death today.