The unique Christian message to the power of the GAA that was the John 3:7 sign made famous for over 30 years at stadiums around Ireland had its final day out in Limerick yesterday as Frank Hogan, who married his deep faith with a passion for Gaelic Games, was laid to rest in Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery.

The heartbroken mother of a man missing for 16 years has tragically passed away not knowing what happened to him.

Tributes have been paid to former Labour Party stalwart Frank Prendergast who died on Thursday, aged 81.

The death has occurred of former Young Munster President and provincial official, Joe Kennedy.

SISTER JOAN Bowles had been counting down the days to her niece's wedding, but yesterday her relations had to celebrate the marriage without her.