‘It is hard to believe he should die like this’

A NEPHEW of the retired Limerick soldier who earlier this week was beaten to death said it was hard to comprehend that he died violently in the old family home having gone through the dangers of the Congo, while serving with the UN 50 years ago.

The funeral takes place today of James (Jimmy) Boyce, 72, whose body was discovered in an upstairs room of his home at St Munchin’s Street, St Mary’s Park after neighbours raised the alarm last Monday.

Mr Boyce, a 72-year-old bachelor who lived alone, was beaten to death.