'A kind and wonderful person' - Tributes paid after sad death of beloved Offaly man

Tributes have been paid to Kieran McManus of Garbally, Birr/Banagher, Co. Offaly.

Kieran, who passed away peacefully on January 27, will be sadly missed by his son, daughters and family.

Tributes have been flooding in for Kieran. One read: "Sincere & deepest sympathy to Mary and the McManus family on the sad and untimely passing of Kieran. May he Rest In Peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time."

Another said: "Very sad to hear of the passing of Kieran. He was a gentleman. My thoughts are with family and friends at this sad time. R.I.P Kieran."

A third added: "My sincere & heartfelt sympathy to all of the Mcmanus family. I am so so very sorry for the loss of your dear father. Kieran was a kind and wonderful person so full of admiration for each of you. May he rest in the bed of heaven now with your beautiful Mother. God be good to them and may they give you all the strength to cope in the weeks and months ahead & look after one another."

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at his home in Garbally (R42 AX90) on Wednesday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at St Rynagh’s Church, Banagher for funeral mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Rynagh’s Cemetery, Banagher. House private on Thursday morning. One-way system will be in operation. Enter from Rath Road (L3006) and Exit onto Birr Road (Rapemills).