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07 Sept 2025

Funeral details announced for Limerick man dies in bull attack

'Bobby was a kind, gentle soul and will be fondly remembered in our community'

'A pure gentleman': Funeral arrangements for Limerick man killed in farm accident

'A kind, gentle soul': The late Bobby Richardson

The Limerick farmer who tragically died following a bull attack will be laid to rest on Saturday.

The late Bobby Richardson, of Killeenagarriff, Lisnagry has been fondly remembered as "a pure gentleman" following his untimely passing on Tuesday morning.

He is sadly missed by his loving wife Joan, sons Henry and Martin, daughter Bríd and their partners Martina, Sinéad and Harry, grandson Harry and granddaughter Winnie, brothers George and Noel, sisters Mary, Rebecca and Teresa. brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours, relations and friends.

Reposing at his son Martin’s home (V94 KF2C) on Friday, August 16 from 4pm onwards.

Arriving on Saturday to St Patrick’s Church, Ahane, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Killeenagarriff Cemetery.

Many have expressed their sympathies to the Richardson family on RIP.ie following their tragic loss of Bobby.

"So sorry to hear the devastating news of your dear Bobby's passing. We are all heartbroken for you. Words cannot express the sadness we feel for you all. May you get strength from each other to get through the dark days ahead. The bed of heaven to his gentle soul," wrote one.

Former councillor John Egan, from nearby Murroe and a fellow farmer, expressed his condolences to the Richardson family on Bobby's passing.

One man said he worked with Bobby in a number of places and he was "a pure gentleman".

Another mourner wrote "Bobby was a kind, gentle soul and will be fondly remembered in our community".

May he rest in peace.

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