Funeral arrangements announced for Tipperary man killed in traffic accident

The late Michael Knightly, who died tragically in a traffic accident near Dundrum on Thursdayplaceholder image
The late Michael Knightly, who died tragically in a traffic accident near Dundrum on Thursday | RIP.ie

The late Michael Knightly’s Requiem Mass will take place in the Augustinian Abbey Church in Fethard

Funeral arrangements have been announced for the late Michael Knightly from Lattin and Fethard, who died tragically in a traffic accident in the Dundrum area on Thursday.

The father-of-two, aged in his 50s, from Killerk North, Fethard and formerly of Shronell House, Lattin, died in a single-car collision on the R505 near Dundrum village shortly before 5.50pm on July 16.

He was the beloved husband of Áine, loving father of Alec and Sam, adored son of Joe and the late Mary Knightly and much-loved brother of Kate and Joseph.

He was predeceased by his mother Mary and brothers-in-law Richard and Roddy.

Michael will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife and sons, his father, sister and brother, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Maaike, Kate, Eileen, Thomas and John, extended family and many friends.

His remains will repose at his home at Killerk North, Fethard (E91A704) on Sunday, July 19 from 5pm to 8pm.

A one-way system will operate on the road to the house from the Fethard side. Michael's Funeral Mass will take place in the Augustinian Abbey Church, Fethard at 12 noon on Monday, July 20 followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery.

The death notice on RIP.ie stipulates family flowers only with donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Injured Jockey's Fund.

It will be possible to watch the funeral Mass online at fethardabbey.com

House will be strictly private outside of reposing time.

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