Funeral details confirmed for Laois GAA hurler killed in Tipperary car crash

A family, community and the wider GAA fraternity in Laois and beyond will say a final and untimely farewell to the late Adam Kirwan when his remains are laid to rest this weekend in his native Mountrath.

The late Adam of Derrough, Mountrath lost his life unexpectedly following an car accident in Thurles Co Tipperary where he was a student of the Mary Immaculate College.

A loving son of Lourda and Paul, beloved brother to Marie, and predeceased by his aunt Brenda, his death notice said the he will be sadly missed by his heartbroken parents and sister, grandparents Timmy and Mary Kirwan, Pat and Breda Hosey.

He is also mourned by aunts and uncles Colm, Bernie, Barbara, Peter, Emer, Stephen, Tadhg, Elaine, Diarmuid, Karen, Tom, Brian, Ann Marie, Barbara, Eamon, Donna, Gary. Adam will also be missed by cousins Mark, Mikey, Eimee, Oisin, Jack, Ben, Lily, Fiadh, Willow, Craig, Cora, Patrick, Kate, Ava, Michael, Eóghan, Páidí and Saoirse.

The young man will also be missed by extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Adam's remains will repose at his home (eircode R32DN79) on Saturday from 3pm concluding with Rosary at 9pm.

Removal on Sunday afternoon to St Fintan’s Church Mountrath (eircode R32X338), for Requiem Mass at 2pm, followed by Burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery Mountrath.

The family requested that the house is private on Sunday.

Adam’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on www.mountrathparish.ie

Announcing the funeral details the Kirwan family thanked all for their support and co-operation and would be grateful if you would express your messages of condolence through www.rip.ie

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May Adam Rest In Peace.