IRELAND
Irish Mirror
Mar 11, 2014 By David Coleman
Tributes have been pouring in for abuse campaigner Christine Buckley.
The internet has been awash with messages of praise from grieving web users.
Stay with us for the very latest as the country mourns the loss of an inspirational figure.
An emotional Facebook post put up by Christine Buckley’s son Conor has revealed the Brian O’Driscoll visited his mum before she passed away.
It read: “We all know how good Brian O’Driscoll is on the pitch.
“But the true mark of this legend is what he does for others.
“He dedicates so much time to Temple Street hospital and other charities.
“Last night summed him up for me. He heard my mum was in hospital and he rang her up to cheer her up.
“Four months ago he surprised her and called up to our house to have a cup of tea and a chat. Both these gestures completely transformed my mum’s spirits.
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