Local politicians have been paying tribute to Pope Francis following his death this morning.
Pope Francis passed away at 7:35am following his battle with pneumonia and his "complex" health conditions.
The "People's Pope" appeared just yesterday to crowds of well-wishers at St. Peter's Basilica to give his Easter blessing.
President Michael D. Higgins has expressed his condolences, praising the late pontiff for his work on "vital issues of our time - such as global hunger and poverty, of climate change and justice, of the plight of migrants and indigenous peoples and of the fundamental necessity of global peace and diplomacy."
Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council Paddy O'Rourke has been paying tribute:
Longford councillor Peggy Nolan says the world has lost "somebody who prayed for everybody":
Roscommon councillor Laurence Fallon was in the Phoenix Park for the Pope's visit in 2018 - he's been reflecting on his papacy:
Senator Ronan Mullen from Ahascragh, Ballinasloe, praised Pope Francis for his lifelong dedication and service:
