Sad passing of Francie Brolly
February 06, 2020
The late Francie Brolly
Tributes are pouring in this morning following the sudden passing of Francie Brolly.
The father of Derry All-Ireland winner and well-known TV pundit Joe, Mr Brolly was a former Sinn Féin MLA and represented the East Derry constituency at Stormont from 2003 until he retired in 2010.
In 2018, the Dungiven native resigned from Sinn Féin over the party’s support of abortion.
Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill paid tribute to him with the following statement on Thursday morning:
"Francie Brolly was a significant figure in the political life of east Derry for many years and will be missed by many.
"As a teacher, activist, campaigner and elected representative, he helped shape the community in his native Dungiven and further afield.
"Aside from politics, Francie also made a huge contribution to the musical and cultural world with his songs he recorded and performed alongside his wife, Anne and his love of the Irish language."
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