Thousands line streets to pay last respects

MURDERED Limerick man Shane Geoghegan earned admiration on the rugby field as a Garryowen captain.

Thousands line streets to pay last respects
Thu, 13 Nov, 2008 - 00:00

In life, generally, he was known as a kind, fine person.

Yesterday, in death, thousands of mourners rendered a final spontaneous applause as his coffin, draped in the Garryowen flag, was borne from St Joseph’s Church.

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CourtsPlace: LimerickPlace: St Joseph’s ChurchPlace: MungretPlace: GarryowenPerson: Shane GeogheganPerson: TomPerson: Mary GeogheganPerson: AnthonyPerson: Jenna BarryPerson: ShanePerson: FrPerson: Jim MaherPerson: KatiePerson: President Mary McAleesePerson: Áras an UachtaráinPerson: DrPerson: Donal MurrayPerson: TaoiseachPerson: Brian CowenPerson: Comdt Michael TreacyPerson: Willie O’DeaPerson: Peter PowerPerson: Jan O’SullivanPerson: Charlie FlanaganPerson: Mayor John GilliganPerson: Tom MackeyPerson: John LyonsPerson: Andy LesliePerson: Jerry FlanneryPerson: David WallacePerson: Gerry McLoughlinPerson: Philip DanaherPerson: Noel MurphyPerson: Brian O’BrienPerson: Eddie O’SullivanPerson: Kevin LudlowPerson: Frank O’BrienOrganisation: Crescent College ComprehensiveOrganisation: LimerickOrganisation: IRFUOrganisation: New Zealand
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