Funeral arrangements announced for former Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council

Eddie Creighton served at Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council on two occasions

placeholder image — Eddie Creighton served at Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council on two occasions

THE Mayor of the City and County of Limerick is leading the tributes following the death of former Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, Eddie Creighton.

Eddie, from Hospital, County Limerick, was a member of the Progressive Democrats and served as a Councillor in the Kilmallock Electoral Area for 18 years. He was first elected in 1991 and retired as a public representative in 2009.

He was elected as Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council in 1991 and again in 2006.

His funeral Mass will take place this Friday.

'A proper gentleman': Warm tributes paid upon sad passing of former Limerick councillor

Paying tribute this Wednesday, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Francis Foley said: "I had the pleasure of serving on the then Limerick County Council with Eddie Creighton. He was a total gentleman, always extremely courteous and a great person to give solid advice no matter what party you represented. For him it was all about what was in the best interest of Limerick. He chaired the council with a fair hand and was a great public representative for the people in his electoral area. I want to extend my condolences to his wife Peg and all his family. May he rest in peace.”

Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council Dr Pat Daly added: "Eddie was extremely amiable and was well respected and liked by both councillors and staff at Limerick County Council. He made a significant contribution to the work of the local authority. Our thoughts are with Eddie’s wife Peg, sons Denis and Mark, daughter Mary and all his family at this difficult time.”

Eddie is sadly missed by his wife Peg, his sons Denis and Mark, his daughter Mary and his extended family.

He will be reposing at O'Leary's Funeral Home, Hospital this Thursday from 5.30pm to 8pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Friday at 11.30am in St. John the Baptist Church, Hospital - click here for live-stream.

Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.