Delays to funerals in Limerick due to limited pathology services

Cover by locum pathologists from Hungary as limited service available in UHL mortuary, with families in Clare, Kerry, Tipperary also affected
Funeral disruption in Limerick coincided with similar difficulties in Waterford. File picture.

Funeral disruption in Limerick coincided with similar difficulties in Waterford. File picture.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 - 06:00
Ann Murphy

Funerals in Limerick were recently delayed for several days due to limited pathology services, with locum pathologists from Hungary brought in to provide cover.

In the week between Christmas and new year, a limited service was available in the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick.

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