4th September, 2013

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin has paid tribute to the former Irish Times agriculture correspondent, Seán Mac Connell, who passed away early this morning.

Mr Gilmartin said, “During his career as agriculture correspondent, Seán Mac Connell demonstrated a sharp insight into the agri-food sector and was a keen observer of its politics.”

On behalf of ICSA, Mr Gilmartin expressed sympathy to Mr Mac Connell’s family, friends and colleagues.