Widow returned from cremation to find home ransacked

A widow returning from the cremation of her husband fell to her knees when she saw the damage done to her home by heartless thieves who not only burgled their house, but destroyed many of their possessions as well.

The family of wealthy Limerick businessman Joseph (Josie) Walsh, who died aged 84, are now trying to warn other families of the dangers of burglary during funerals.

Mr Walsh was well known in the motor trade and ran one of the oldest garages in Munster.