Ireland

Former President Robinson's father dies

Dr Aubrey Bourke, the father of former President Mary Robinson and the UN Commissioner for Human Rights, has died.

Tue Jul 17 2001 - 01:00

Dr Aubrey Bourke, the father of former President Mary Robinson and the UN Commissioner for Human Rights, has died.

Dr Bourke (87) was a retired general practitioner in Ballina, Co Mayo.