Convoy of white Rolls Royces form part of funeral cortège in Limerick
Rathkeale man who died following a road traffic incident laid to rest
THE PENSIONER who died following a road traffic incident in Rathkeale was laid to rest on Tuesday - a week after his death.
A convoy of white Rolls Royces formed part of the funeral procession for Patrick Kealy, aged 65, of Fairhill, Rathkeale, at his reposal in the city on Monday afternoon. Personalised reg plates on the luxury vehicles read “Big Bob King of the Kealys”.
Mr Kealy was laid to rest in Rathkeale New Cemetery on Tuesday following requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Rathkeale. Gardai were monitoring the funeral locally.
In a room specially decorated for a meal after the funeral, there were giant cut-outs of items including a pack of Silk Cut cigarettes, a pint of Guinness, a cup of tea, a campervan and towering photos of Mr Kealy.
Footage played on big screens included a TV3 report of Mr Kealy being refused a pub licence in Rathkeale in 2018 following garda objections at a licensing hearing in Limerick city.
In relation to his death, a garda spokesperson said officers were alerted to a fatal road traffic incident that occurred on Lower Main Street, Rathkeale on Tuesday, February 18.
“At approximately 10pm gardaí assisted emergency services at the scene. A man, aged in his 60s, was removed from the scene to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced deceased,” said the garda spokesperson.
It is understood Mr Kealy may have suffered a medical emergency while driving. No other injuries to any other persons were reported.
Mr Kealy was the beloved husband of Breda and dearly loved father of Michael, Tunny, Patrick, David, Thomas, Connie and Crystal. His passing is deeply regretted by his extended family and many friends, reads his death notice.