Mary Moran (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I did not say that. Jimmy played for Louth from 1959 until 1971. Getting to play for one's county team at the young age of 19 is some achievement.

Jimmy was elected to Drogheda Corporation and Louth County Council in 1995. Senator Paschal Mooney pointed out Jimmy's general election battles and the very disappointing race in which he lost his seat in 1989. However, Jimmy was very fair and held no animosity towards people, be they political or sporting opponents. That is brilliant.

It is lovely to see Jimmy's family present, including his wife Chris, his sister Helen, whom I just met this morning, his brother Dermot, his daughters, Caoimhe and Christine, and his son, Cormac. It is lovely also to see the lovely Tess and her brother Evan. It is a lovely tribute to the Mulroy family that we have the opportunity today to express our sympathy. On behalf of the Labour Party and others from County Louth, I express my sympathy.