Congress General Secretary David Begg has offered his condolences on the death of Sheila Conroy and paid tribute to her 'lifelong service and dedication to the labour movement."
Mr Begg said: "It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Sheila Conroy, someone who dedicated her life to the advancement of working people.
'sheila made an enormous contribution to Irish society and to the trade union movement, championing the cause of women and greater equality.
"Her sense of dedication was plain to see in the key role she played in the People's College acting as an advocate for the education and betterment of working people.
'she will be sadly missed by all who knew and admired her tireless commitment," Mr Begg said.
