Press release
Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the passing of Ted Crosbie
From Department of the Taoiseach
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From Department of the Taoiseach
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"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Crosbie, a man whose life was woven into the very fabric of his home city of Cork for more than nine decades.
"Ted was one of the nicest people you could ever meet; witty, erudite and insightful.
"He was good company always.
"Ted had a beautiful writing style, and when he wrote a letter to you, you were left in no doubt how serious he was about the matter at hand.
"As chief executive of the newspaper group including the Irish Examiner and Evening Echo, Ted was a true pioneer of modern Irish media, with a keen scientific and business mind, and a passion for enriching the charitable, cultural and social life of his city and country.
"Ted’s rich legacy includes the first full colour national newspapers produced in Ireland, as well as innovations in print and digital technologies that were years ahead of his competitors.
"I know his love of newsprint and ink was matched by his love of sailing, and a long association with the Royal Cork Yacht Club.
"A true gentleman, Ted will be sorely missed in his native city and beyond.
"My sympathies go to his children Tom, Liz, Andrew, Ed, and Sophie, and all his wider family and friends."