‘Wise, witty’ college president passes away after short illness

The death of Michael Hayes, president of Mary Immaculate College (MIC) in Limerick, occurred at the weekend.

The 59-year-old Limerick native had overseen significant changes at the teacher education institution since 2011 and passed away after a short illness.

Bishop Brendan Leahy, Catholic bishop of Limerick and chairman of MIC’s governing authority, said that Prof Hayes had approached his role there with untiring zeal.