Tributes have been paid to the late Mai Fahy (98), one of the last surviving members of Cumann na mBan, during her funeral and burial in south Galway yesterday.The Irish Times reports that the Taoiseach's aide-de-camp, Comdt Michael Treacy was among those who attended the funeral Mass in Labane, Co Galway, celebrated by Fr Richie Higgins. Chief mourner was Ms Fahy's son and only child, Galway county councillor Michael "Stroke" Fahy.
Speaking at the graveside at Labane, Galway East TD Noel Treacy recalled Ms Fahy's contribution to public life. Ms Fahy (née O'Dea) was born in Carron, Co Clare, in 1910 and moved to Ardrahan, Co Galway, when she married farmer John Fahy in 1949. She was an active member of Cumann na mBan, and delivered despatches in the War of Independence. Her husband was a member of the Old IRA.
