Funeral details announced for young Cork rugby player, 23, killed in Kerry road crash
Craig O’Herlihy was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident
Funeral details have been announced for a young Cork man who was tragically killed in a road collision in Kerry on Sunday.
Craig O’Herlihy, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle incident, which occurred at about 7.20am at Keel in Ballyheigue.
He was from Frankfield, Douglas.
Craig will be reposing this Thursday at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh O’Connor Ltd, from 5pm to 6pm.
Requiem mass will take place on Friday, August 23 at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ballinlough.
Since the tragic news broke out, tributes have been pouring in for the young man, who was describe as a “kind and loving fun lad” who was “always willing to help out”.
“I had the pleasure of knowing Craig for the last five years or so. A genuine, kind and fun loving lad and a credit to his family and his club. He leaves a big hole in the team and his family for sure,” paid a friend in tribute.
The Dolphin RFC club paid tribute to their Senior Team player, a loss which devastated everyone at the club.
“Craig had a larger than life personality, a love for rugby and in particular Dolphin RFC. A great clubman, always willing to help out, and a great supporter of other teams. Everyone knew Craig and he was very popular, he had that way about him. He joined Dolphin as soon as he was able to put on rugby boots, following his brother Ryan. A very talented player represented Munster at U17 & U18.
“Craig enjoyed the after-match feed as much as those Munster games and training sessions, persuading Billy Black to stop off with himself and Will. The garage outside of Carrigaline was always good for a chicken roll, savoury crepes in the Douglas Market would hit the spot, but his favourite was chicken and Jo jos from drumstix in Ballincollig. He made the first of his 35 AIL appearances for the club at just 18, he was a try scorer in the Playoff Final v Galwegians just four months ago. Our deepest condolences to his heartbroken parents, Ed & Christine, brothers Ryan, Luke and Ross. Rest easy Doughnuts,” wrote the club in tribute.
Craig was the adored son of Edward and Christine (née Connolly) and much loved brother of Ryan, Luke and Ross and loving grandson of Michael and the late Nora, Denis and Lucy.
He will be sadly missed by his loving parents, brothers, grandfather, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and a wide circle of friends.