Crowds to pay last respects to Tit Bonhomme skipper

LARGE crowds are expected today at the Co Waterford home of Michael Hayes as they pay their last respects to the skipper of the trawler Tit Bonhomme.

The body of the 52-year- old skipper was recovered on Wednesday after intensive searches were mounted in Glandore Bay since the sinking of the trawler on January 15 last. He will lie in repose at the family home at Helvick Head, Ring, from 2pm to 8pm.

His remains will be removed to nearby St Nicholas Church tomorrow morning, where requiem Mass will take place at noon. Burial afterwards will be at the local cemetery.