{"id":70389,"date":"2025-10-09T22:01:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T22:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/70389\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T22:01:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T22:01:07","slug":"mourners-queuing-for-three-and-a-half-hours-in-limerick-is-a-testament-to-absolute-gentleman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/70389\/","title":{"rendered":"Mourners queuing for three-and-a-half hours in Limerick is a testament to ‘absolute gentleman’"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOURNERS queuing for three-and-a-half hours to pay their respects is a testament to the late Mick Hogan who had \u201ca wonderful gift with people\u201d, said Canon Noel Kirwan.<\/p>\n

Mr Hogan – an uncle of The Cranberries\u2019 Noel and Mike Hogan – suffered an accident at home. Mr Hogan, aged 82, of O\u2019Dwyer Villas, Thomondgate, Limerick<\/a> city tragically passed away, surrounded by his loving family, in UHL four days later.<\/p>\n

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The shock and sadness at the passing of the beloved husband, father and grandfather was reflected by mourners queuing for three-and-a-half hours outside his reposal at Cross\u2019s Funeral Home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThat was a testament to Mick. It was incredible – the numbers were remarkable,\u201d said Canon Kirwan.<\/p>\n

The former Howmedica employee, formerly of Mary Street, was deeply involved with St Mary\u2019s RFC, Star Rovers FC and St Munchin’s Community Siamsa throughout his life.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe had a very wide range between soccer and rugby. He was one of the founder members of Siamsa in St Munchin’s. He discovered a gift for acting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was a fine singer, loved his music, rugby and soccer. He was one of the guys who was outstanding in anything he did,\u201d said Canon Kirwan.<\/p>\n

However, the canon said Mr Hogan\u2019s secret was his great gift with people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWork colleagues in Howmedica said how good he was to people starting out. He\u2019d be watching over them and making sure they were settling in. He was just a nice guy,\u201d said Canon Kirwan, who celebrated\u00a0 the funeral Mass of Mr Hogan in St Mary\u2019s Church last week.<\/p>\n

Canon Kirwan extended his sympathies to Mr Hogan\u2019s loving wife Kathleen, children Dee, Shirley, Michael and Hilary and extended family.<\/p>\n

Deputy Willie O\u2019Dea said he knew Mr Hogan (pictured below), described him as \u201can extremely popular man\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey are a highly-respected family. He was very involved with St Mary\u2019s RFC and will be missed by many people,\u201d said Mr O\u2019Dea.<\/p>\n

Cllr Frankie Daly said the Hogan family is steeped in sport, music and culture in the city and county. He said he was shocked when he heard the sad\u00a0 news.<\/p>\n

\u201cI lived beside him when I was a youngster in Thomondgate. I used to meet him frequently in Pa Roche\u2019s shop and I could be talking to him for up to an hour about sport. He was a great man to ask how you’re doing, give positive advice and encourage you to go for your dreams.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was so unassuming and so kind. He wouldn’t say a bad word about anybody. He was just an absolute gentleman – a really, really good honourable guy,\u201d said Cllr Daly. A request for donations in lieu of flowers to St Mary\u2019s RFC underage summed him\u00a0 up.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe loved St Mary\u2019s. He won a Munster Junior Cup with them in 1968. He was a fantastic rugby player, a trailblazer on the rugby field,\u201d said Cllr Daly.<\/p>\n

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St Mary\u2019s RFC – in a post on social media – said the club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of their former player.<\/p>\n

\u201cA proud member of our famous Junior Cup-winning team, Michael also served as a valued member of the house committee. A familiar and cherished presence at the club on match days, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.<\/p>\n

“Rest in peace, Michael \u2014 from everyone at St Mary\u2019s RFC,\u201d read the post.<\/p>\n

Eliz, Eamonn, Philomena, Eddie, Evelyn and all Mick\u2019s friends in Kinsella\u2019s Bar also took to social media to pay tribute.<\/p>\n

\u201cA fantastic neighbour and friend. An absolute gentleman of the highest order!!<\/p>\n

\u201cMick, as everyone knows, was a staunch rugby man. He loved watching Munster rugby games and even though he is pictured below (reluctantly!) with a Thomond trophy last season, Mick was a very proud Saint Mary\u2019s man!\u201d<\/p>\n

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The post continued: \u201cMick loved his family, but especially loved spending time and enjoying a drink with his adored grandchildren. it was no secret that his grandchildren were his world. He was very proud of them all.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur thoughts and prayers are with Kathleen, Michael, Deirdre, Shirley, Hilary, Mick\u2019s grandchildren and extended family and friends. Thinking of all his friends in St Mary’s RFC also. We will raise a Jameson for you. RIP Mick.\u201d<\/p>\n

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