Death of Sally Walker

The death has occurred of Sally Walker, widow of former Irish Times chairman, the late Ralph Walker.

The death has occurred of Sally Walker, widow of former Irish Timeschairman, the late Ralph Walker.

Ms Walker, who was in her 95th year, was a leading horticulturalist and the family gardens in Fernhill, Sandyford, attracted many visitors after the Walkers moved there in 1934.

Ralph Walker, a former senior partner at Hayes and Sons solicitors, was chairman of The Irish Timesfrom 1959 until 1973. He died in 1980.

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