There was a huge turnout at Cahir Mart on Saturday at the wake of one of the mart’s best-loved characters, Murty (Martin) Cashman.

The popular drover spent much of his life at the mart and was held in the highest esteem by both staff and farmers. He was from Hogan Square in the town.

I’m told that the mart was like a second home to him and that he never missed a Wednesday sale.