Enda pays tribute to late Brendan Henaghan

THE late Brendan Henaghan was a 'true, loyal and staunch' Fine Gael member, who stood by his party at all times, former Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said in a tribute to his party colleague, who passed this morning.

Paying tribute, Mr. Kenny said: “The community of Castlebar will miss Brendan Henaghan. His life, lived to the full, was devoted to his family, his community and to his party.

“Brendan was affable, gregarious, interested and dedicated to his public duties when he served as a member of Castlebar Urban Council from 2004 until 2009, and again from 2009 until 2014.

“He served his town with great distinction as Mayor in 2005, and again in 2012.

“His charm was infectious to say the least.

“He followed in the footsteps of his late father, John, who also served on the town council.

“Brendan was a true, loyal and staunch Fine Gael member, who stood by his party at all times.

“He was of enormous and critical support to me personally during my time as a Deputy and as Taoiseach. I will miss him greatly.

“I extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Brendan’s wife, Patricia, and to their children, Tom, aged 14, and their twin boys Colm and John, aged 10, and to his mother Carmel, on the sad passing of Brendan- a devoted husband, father and son.

“Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas na Síoraí dá anam uasal.”