Sorry to hear of the death of Paddy Murray, journalist, former editor of the Sunday Tribune (2003-2005) and columnist in the IT in more recent years. I never met the man, but enjoyed his columns in the IT particularly when they gave an insight into some extremely serious health conditions, including Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and COPD (it was striking how when he reflected on the danger to him from Covid-19 in the comments section below the line there would be dogs abuse. Shameful stuff). And it was very moving to see the affection he had for his family. There's an overview of his life here.