THE DEATH has taken place of Enniscorthy’s popular Town  Chairman, Cllr Pat Cody (57).

Cllr Cody, who was elected Chairman as well as Vice Chairman of Wexford County Council just last month,  lost his long-standing battle with cancer when he passed away peacefully in his home today.

Originally from Kilkenny, Cllr Cody moved to Enniscorthy over 30 years ago where he became a well-known nurse in St. Senan’s Hospital, Enniscorthy.  He has been to the fore in developing and enhancing Community Mental Health Services in Enniscorthy, Gorey, New Ross and Wexford.

He was first elected to both Enniscorthy Town Council and Wexford County Council in 2009 and only recently the Labour  man created history by being elected the last-ever Town Chairman.

Cllr Cody is survived by his loving wife Breda, daughter Aisling and legion of family and friends. The Echo wishes to extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved.