Journalist Seán O'Toole dies

The death has taken place of Irish Times journalist Seán O'Toole, who retired a number of years ago.

The death has taken place of Irish Timesjournalist Seán O'Toole, who retired a number of years ago.

A former subeditor at the newspaper, he died after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and three children. His removal takes place this evening from Fanagan's Funeral Home, Dundrum, to St Attracta's Oratory, Meadowbrook, arriving at 5.30pm. The funeral tomorrow will follow 10am Mass to Mount Jerome crematorium, Harold's Cross.

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