'Fearless and relentless': Brother Kevin Crowley 'inspired Ireland to be kinder to the poor'

The coffin of Brother Kevin Crowley at St. Mary of the Angels Church, 7 Church Ter, Church St, Dublin. Picture: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie

The founder of Dublin’s Capuchin Day Centre was today remembered as a "feisty and challenging” man with a “compassionate heart” who inspired the people of Ireland to be “kinder” to the poor.

In a tribute to Brother Kevin Crowley, who died at the age of 90 on Wednesday, one of his fellow Capuchin Friars told mourners: “He wasn't perfect. He could be feisty and challenging when he disagreed with you.