‘They say we in Ireland always praise people when they ... His Requiem Mass will take place at 11am at St Ailbe’s Church, Emly, Tipperary on Saturday.

Speaking with Fr. Patrick Burns, he explained that if funds are raised, the repairs could start by May or June of this year.

The Emly man has no intention ... Twice an All-Ireland SFC final referee, he remains active on the club scene in Tipperary. “It keeps me young,” says the 67-year-old. “It keeps me fit.