Much-loved Limerick student leaves behind 'a legacy of love and joy'

Niall O'Brien's dad pays tearful tribute to the popular 21-year-old sportsman who was buried today after losing his life in Greece

The remains of Niall O'Brien from Monaleen are borne into Our Lady Help of Christians Church in  Milford for his Requiem Mass earlier today. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

Talented sportsman Niall O’Brien, who died last week following an altercation during a holiday in Greece, was remembered at his funeral Mass today as a “loyal, witty, warm rogue” who left his family and friends with a “legacy of love”.

The 21-year-old from Castletroy, Limerick, who hurled for Broadford, Co Clare, was “at the centre of fun — having it, and creating it”, his aunt Pauline said.