The death has been announced of former Mayor of Clare Colm Wiley
The Fianna Fáil Councillor was one of the longest serving members of Clare County Council, representing Bodyke and East Clare for 30 years, from 1979-2009.
He served as Cathaoirleach from 1993 to 1995.
The Bodyke native is survived by his wife Marie and family.
Mayor of Clare Councillor Tom McNamara said, “Colm was one of the longest serving members of Clare County Council and was liked by all of his colleagues and those who had the pleasure of working with him. As a Councillor he was well spoken, hard working for the people of East Clare and the wider county, and used his fine sense of humour to good effect even when dealing with difficult situations. His love of GAA is well known and he will be missed by all who knew him and had the pleasure of working with him.”
“My thoughts today are with Colm’s wife, Marie and his family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam,” added the Mayor.
Pat Dowling, Chief Executive of Clare County Council, paid tribute to the late Colm Wiley acknowledging his “long and distinguished career.”
