Michael Hannon, a much-loved figure well known to Evening Post readers and BBC listeners for his verse, has died at the age of 84. He passed away after a year-long illness.

Our sympathies go to his family and his many friends.

Michael Hannon leading the 2005 parade dressed as St Patrick

Paschal Mooney interviewing Michael Hannon for Radio Telefis Éireann.

Read more on the Evening Post website 

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