Councillor Fergie Kehoe was found in his home in Fisher's Row, Co Wexford this morning.
Mr Kehoe, a married father of one, was a businessman and restaurateur before becoming a councillor in 2007. Tributes have been pouring in on social media for the popular councillor.
Deeply saddened @FergieKehoe has passed away Fergie was passionate about #Wexford Condolences to his family & friends @fiannafailparty
— JoeRyanWex (@CllrJoeRyan) April 9, 2016
Saddened to hear of the death of one of our Cllrs, Fergie Kehoe in Wexford. My thoughts are with his family friends and colleagues. R.I.P
— Marc MacSharryTD (@MarcMacsharryTD) April 9, 2016
Cast a cold eye on life and death horse man pass by. R.I.P Cllr. . Fergie Kehoe.
— Johnny Mythen (@JohnnyMythenSF) April 9, 2016
Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Councillor Tony Dempsey described him as a 'generous, caring and committed public representative:
