It was with great sadness when we heard of the death of Michael Reynolds. Michael was a true Mungret man and wore the number three jersey with distinction, creating fear in any full forward whom he marked. Playing for over two decades he always reserved his outstanding performances for the games against Ballybrown. His tradition was carried on by his three sons who wore the red on many a day.

In the late 70s, when the club embarked upon its building program we purchased the old Neodata prefabs in Killmallock and Michael provided the transport and refreshments over a number of Saturdays. In later years, many a young hurler got heartfelt words of encouragement from “Mikey” following a match, especially if a moment of toughness was displayed, you could even have a poem in your honour to be recited at the next dinner dance.

Michael was also a renowned dairy farmer, winning the Kerry Quality award twice, in 1979 and 1996 all from his farm in the heart of Mungret St. Pauls parish. Michaels passing will be a huge loss to the club and community, to Kathleen, Gerry, Mary, James, Catherine, Nuala, Bertie and all his extended family we extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of a great Mungret Man.

Requiem Mass will be held this Sunday (2nd January) at 11.30am in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Mungret followed by burial in Old Mungret Cemetery. Sympathies can be expressed at the graveside.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Redemptorist Perpetual Help Fund.

In the interests of public health, attendance at the Service will be restricted in line with social distancing protocols and government guidelines. Cards and messages of sympathy can be sent to Thompson’s, Thomas Street, Limerick.

The club will be providing a guard of honour on Sunday morning, please meet at the clubhouse before 12 midday, wearing club colours if possible.

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