Funeral of Offaly football manager, Liam Kearns, to take place later this week

THE Funeral Mass for Offaly Senior Football manager Liam Kearns will take place later this week, it has been announced.

Tributes continue to pour in from across the country for the retired garda sergeant who died suddenly at the weekend.

A native of Tralee, County Kerry, the 61-year-old, who lived in Clonlara, County Clare was one of Gaelic football's most respected managers.

In addition to being Offaly manager, he was also a former manager of Limerick, Laois and Tipperary. He was appointed as Offaly Senior Football Manager last October.

In the wake of his death, Cathaoirleach Cllr Frank Moran and the elected members of Offaly County Council have opened an online books of condolence.

Beloved husband of Angela and dearest father of Rachel, Laura, and the late Seán, Liam will repose at Griffins Funeral Home in Limerick city on Wednesday, March 15, from 4pm to 7pm.

His Funeral will arrive at St. Senan’s Church, Clonlara for Requiem Mass on Thursday, March 16, at 11am with burial afterwards in St Nessan’s Cemetery, Mungret.

Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

House Private Please.