The funeral takes place later today of former District Court judge and TD Seamus Hughes.
The 69-year-old passed away on Tuesday having served as a judge in the midlands district since 2009.
He sat on the bench in courts such as Longford and Athlone for many years and was described as a very calm, measured, and decent individual by Taoiseach Micheal Martin following his death.
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He is survived by his wife and four children and his requiem mass takes place this afternoon at 3.30pm in St. Mary's Church, Westport with burial afterwards in Aughagower Cemetery.
