Hundreds attend funeral of man found dead in flat

HUNDREDS of mourners yesterday attended the funeral of retired Eircom worker Martin Purcell, who was found dead in his flat in Wickham St in Limerick.

The mourners were led by his son Barry and daughter Amy, who travelled from England.

Fr Eamon Purcell, who is no relation, told a packed congregation at St Brigid’s Church the family were struggling to come to terms with Martin’s death.