Tributes have been paid following the death in Waterford of veteran journalist Michael Quinn.
Mr Quinn, who was 80, died peacefully surrounded by family members at his home after battling serious illness in recent years.
He worked for many years as south-east correspondent with the Irish Independent and covered all of the major events that happened in the region during his time in that position.
Following his retirement from the Independent group, he continued working, covering events such as council meetings and court sittings for local media as well as contributing reports to a number of national newspapers.
His death took place yesterday evening at his home in Waterford city.
He is survived by his wife Brigid, daughters Sheila, Sarah and Annie and sons Michael and David as well as grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
A private funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon in Waterford following by burial in Newtown in the city.
Mr Quinn has been remembered by colleagues as "an old school journalist" and a "gentleman" who was helpful and friendly to all who came across him over the years.
Despite suffering serious illness some years ago, he continued working for as long as he could, mainly covering the district and circuit courts in Waterford.
Offering his condolences on behalf of union colleagues, National Union of Journalists Irish Secretary Seamus Dooley described him as "a diligent, reliable and helpful colleague".
