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The funeral details for the former Bishop of the Killaloe Diocese Bishop Willie Walsh have been announced this morning.
Bishop Willie will lie in repose in SS Peter and Paul Cathedral, Ennis, Co. Clare, on Sunday 23 February from 3 pm with evening prayer at 7 pm.
READ MORE: Much-loved former Tipperary Bishop Willie Walsh passes away at 90 years old
Requiem Mass will take place on Monday 24 February at 1 pm with burial afterwards in the church grounds.
Bishop Willie’s Requiem Mass can be viewed live here: https://www.ennisparish.com/our-parish/web-cam/
Tributes continue to pour out online for the beloved Roscrea-born Bishop, who was an integral part of the community in north Tipperary for many years.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin posted on X "Bishop Willie Walsh was a thorough gentleman, who supported those in need and people on the margins of our society. He held a strong belief in the power of reconciliation. A lifelong lover of the game of hurling, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him."
Bishop Fintan Monahan, who is the current Bishop of the Killaloe Diocese, wrote "There is profound sadness in the diocese of Killaloe with the news of the death of Bishop Emeritus Willie Walsh who passed away late yesterday, 19 February, having celebrated his 90th birthday in recent weeks.
"He was dearly loved by the many whose lives he touched in his extraordinary pastoral ministry.
"A native of Roscrea in Co Tipperary he spent his entire priesthood ministering in Ennis, Co Clare, in Saint Flannan’s College, in the Cathedral Parish, as Bishop of the Diocese of Killaloe and in retirement in recent years.
"His Episcopal motto was Cinéaltas Chríost - The Gentleness of Christ - and his ministry radiated that in his care for the poor, pastoral support to survivors of abuse, to anyone who was in trouble, and anyone struggling in life.
"He was passionate about hurling and was central to the success of many teams in Saint Flannan’s College, Éire Óg club in Ennis and Co Clare.
"He will be sadly missed by his family who meant so much to him, by his wide circle of friends and clergy and laity in the diocese of Killaloe.
"May his gentle soul rest in peace."
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