Fine Gael councillor for Macroom, Michael Creed, has passed away, aged 68. The party confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday, with tributes paid by Fine Gael leader Simon Harris. Mr Creed, from Carrigaphooka in Macroom, had first been elected to Cork County Council in 2009 and retained his seat in every subsequent election. Mr Harris lead the tributes to Mr Creed, saying that Fine Gael had lost a “cherished friend”. “Michael’s loss will be felt profoundly within the Fine Gael family, his community of Macroom-Millstreet and beyond.

Source: Irish Examiner February 15, 2026 12:20 UTC