Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, former Ceann Comhairle and Fine Gael TD and Cabinet Minister (born 1918). 5 October – Jarlath Carey, 74, former Down Gaelic footballer. 10 October – Ham Lambert, cricketer and rugby player (born 1910). 16 October – Niall Andrews, Fianna Fáil TD and MEP (born 1937). 18 October – Liam Bennett, 55, former Wexford hurler. 9 November – Sam Stephenson, architect (born 1933). 16 November – Frank Durkan, lawyer in the United States (born 1930). 18 November – Roger Bolton, trade unionist in UK (born 1947). 4 December – Andy O'Brien, Fine Gael senator from County Cavan. (born 1915). 16 December – Tony O'Shaughnessy, former Cork hurler. Full date unknown Seán Ó Coisdealbha, poet, playwright and actor (born 1930). Jimmy Phelan, Kilkenny hurler (born 1918). See also 2006 in Irish television References External links 2006 at Reeling in the Years