The elderly man who lost his life in a car crash in West Limerick earlier this week, was a Franciscan friar, who was previously attached to the Friary in Killarney.
It's understood Fr John ‘Florian’ Farrelly was on his way to Killarney for a holiday, when he was involved in the fatal collision in Newcastlewest on Wednesday.
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At the time of his passing, he was a member of the Franciscan community attached to the Rossnowlagh Friary in County Donegal.
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A statement released by the Franciscans last night, said Fr Florian would be remembered as a kind and gentle presence, and a great listener.
