RIP: Tributes flood in for former Clare priest, remembered for his 'gentle guidance'

Tributes have come pouring in for Fr Liam Enright, who peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 5 in Athlunkard Nursing Home, surrounded by his family.

Fr Liam, formally of Skule Hill in Fedamore, Co Limerick, was ordained to the priesthood in 1972 and served in the Holy Family Parish in Limerick, Crecora in Cratloe and retired to St Nicholas’ parish in 2018.

Pre-deceased by parents Tom and Maura, brother Cormac and sister-in-law Mary, Fr Liam will be sadly missed by his brothers Tom, Seamus and Seán, sisters Margaret, Mary and Josephine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, aunts, nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, great grandniece, great grandnephew, extended family, large circle of friends, Bishop Brendan Leahy and the Clergy of the Diocese of Limerick.

Many people took to RIP.ie to express their condolences following the beloved man's death. 

One person said, "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Fr Enright on his passing. He christened me 40 years ago and my daughter 2 years ago and was such a kind and gentle soul. May he rest in peace."

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A second stated, "Sincere sympathy to all the Enright family. Fr Enright was the Parish Priest in Crecora when I first started teaching there. Like other teachers in the school I worked with him for several years to prepare the First Holy Communion Class. He was very dedicated to the children of the school and I was very fond of him. May you rest in peace Fr Enright."

While a third commented, "I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Fr Enright. He played a special and cherished role in many important moments of my life - he gave me my First Holy Communion, was present at my Confirmation, and most recently celebrated our Wedding Mass just two years ago. I was honoured to serve with him as a child and his witty presence, kindness, and gentle guidance left a lasting impression on me and on so many others.

"Deepest sympathies to the Enright family, the Bishop and Priests of the diocese at this sad time. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige agus go gcloise sé ceol na n-aingeal. Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí aige."

Fr Liam reposed at St John’s Church, Cratloe from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Evening prayers followed. 

His Concelebrated Requiem Mass will take place today (August 8) at 12pm in the same church followed by burial in the St John’s Church grounds. 

May he rest in peace.