Funeral of Michael Ewing to take place today

The funeral of the environmentalist Michael Ewing will take place later today.

Mr Ewing who lived in Boyle passed away earlier this week after a long illness.

President Michael D Higgins this week praised his work in the Irish Environmental Network which brought together 32 national environmental non-governmental organisations.

“Bláithín Gallagher is the Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Green Party.

She says Michael Ewning's work in the Irish Environmental Network will be remembered as one of his many legacies.