Funeral arrangements announced for former Limerick Minister Gerry Collins

Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for former Limerick TD and MEP Gerry Collins, who died peacefully at Tralee Hospice, Co Kerry, on Sunday 1 November after a short illness.

The 88‑year‑old, a second‑generation member of the Fianna Fáil Collins political dynasty from Abbeyfeale, served in ten successive Dála from his first election in 1967 until 1997. His ministerial posts included Foreign Affairs (1982, 1989‑1992), Justice (1977‑1981, 1987‑1989) and Posts and Telegraphs (1970‑1973).

Mr Collins lies in repose at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Wednesday 4 November from 5 pm to 9 pm. A requiem mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Abbeyfeale, on Thursday 5 November at 11 am, followed by burial in Reilig Íde Naofa, Abbeyfeale. The mass will be live‑streamed via the church’s online link.

Donations, if desired, may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry. The family request privacy at all times.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: WJ Y / Pexels.