Death of former Meath county manager

The death has occurred, after a long illness, of the former manager of Meath County Council, Joe Horan.
Mr Horan, who left Meath to become manager of South Dublin, lived in Rathfarnham and was a native of Arklow, Co Wicklow.  He died peacefully this morning at St James’ Hospital.
Mr Horan is survived by his wife, Geraldine (nee Heaslip); family, Kevin, Gerry, and David; daughters-in-law, Moya and Tracy, grandchildren Kitty, Roisín and Hal, sisters Dora, Mary-Carmel and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
He will repose at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Arklow, from 5pm until 8pm on Tuesday and from 4pm on Wednesday. Removal Wednesday evening at 6.30pm to Ss Mary's & Peter’s Church, arriving at 7pm. Requiem Mass at 10am on Thursday followed by funeral to St Gabriel’s Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust, collection boxes at church.