Funeral arrangements announced for former teacher killed in fatal road collision in Clare

FUNERAL arrangements have been announced for the man who tragically lost his life in a road collision in West Clare this week.

Michael Lorigan (70) of Tulla Road, Kilkishen, and originally from Benvoran, Kilmurry McMahon, Co Clare, died on Wednesday following the collision on the N67 (Kilkee to Moyasta Road) at Baunmore, Co Clare. He was cycling at the time.

Mr Lorigan was a teacher in the Model School in Limerick city from the mid-70s until retirement.

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Mr Lorigan will be reposing at his home in Kilkishen on Saturday, August 19, from 5pm to 8pm. 

Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday, August 20, at 11am at St. Mary’s Church, Kilmurry McMahon, followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Michael, beloved and cherished husband of Dympna (Maguire), and darling brother of Patsy (Neylon), Noreen (Browne) and Jean.

Mr Lorigan is also deeply mourned by his uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, grandniece and grandnephews, sisters in law, brothers in law, former teaching colleagues and his large circle of friends.

May he rest in peace.