The death occurred on Saturday of Irene Gillis (née Harris), the wife of former IFA president and MEP Alan Gillis.

She is survived by Alan and their four children Nigel, Hazel, Barry and Anna, and their own families. She was predeceased by her son Stephen.

Irene was very involved in the family dairy farm and a great support to Alan in his work with the IFA and the European Parliament. The couple farmed at Kill, Co Kildare, before moving to farm at Ballyhook House, Grangecon, Co Wicklow.