Name: Anonymous 2008-04-12 12:56
FORMER Irish president Patrick Hillery has died aged 84 after a short illness.
Prime Minister Bertie Ahern said there would be a state funeral for Hillery, who served two consecutive seven-year terms as president from 1976 to 1990.
He died on Saturday.
Prime Minister Bertie Ahern said there would be a state funeral for Hillery, who served two consecutive seven-year terms as president from 1976 to 1990.
He died on Saturday.