Former Echo Boy Michael O’Regan Dies Obituary & Funeral Updates


Michael O’Regan sadly died on Tuesday, December 28, 2022. Following the announcement of the news, the Lord Mayor of Cork led tributes to the legendary former “Echo Boy”. The news has spread on social media like wildfire and has brought the attention of many. People who are saddened to hear about his passing are coming forward and expressing their sadness about his sudden demise. Due to this reason, Michael’s name is trending on multiple platforms. Everyone seems to be curious to know about his cause of death and how did he die. Here’s what we know about it.

Former Echo Boy Michael O’Regan Dies Obituary & Funeral Updates

How Did Michael O’Regan Die?

According to reports, Michael took his last breath on Tuesday at St Finbarr’s Hospital. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his family and loved ones who have gotten devastated to learn about his departure at such mere age. No one seems to believe the fact that the man has passed away leaving his loved ones and well-wishers in profound grief and sorrow. Tributes and condolence messages have flooded the internet as people are paying the deceased soul the utmost respect and heartfelt tributes by extending their deep condolences to his family.

Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Deirdre Forde said that she knew O’Regan from her own time working in the bank and that she had been a part of the fabric of life in the city. Adding further, she said that she is very sorry to hear that Michael has died and went on to call him iconic to Cork city, part of their society. She also said that it is almost impossible to think of Cork and not think of him. Other than Forde, many other people came to the front and mourned the death of the former Echo Boy.

Talking about Michael O’Regan, he reportedly worked in all weathers, six days a week. The man only took his retirement recently and gave his job, whom he loved a lot, half a century. Editor of The Echo, Maurice Gubbins, said that Cork had lost an institution and said that Michael was a giant of a newsvendor. For those unversed, it is one of the finest people in the news business in Cork, an iconic figure in the city. Adding further, he said that Michael O’Regan will be missed dearly and offered his deepest sympathies to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace! Follow Social Telecast for more updates.