Funeral details announced for murdered pensioner Michael Hayes
Mr Hayes, (71), died after he was allegedly attacked by Philip Ambrose, (43), of no fixed abode, at Watergate, Limerick City, last Thursday night, July 10
Michael Hayes
Mr Hayes, (71), died after he was allegedly attacked by Philip Ambrose, (43), of no fixed abode, at Watergate, Limerick City, last Thursday night, July 10.
An online notice announcing Mr Hayes's funeral said the father of four's remains would repose at Cross's Funeral Home, Gerald Griffin Street, Limerick City, from 5pm-7.30pm Thursday, July 17th.
Mr Hayes, who is survived by his 'heartbroken sons Tom, Michael, Brendan and Joe, his beloved grandchildren, other relatives and large circle of friends' will be laid to rest at Mount St Oliver Cemetery, Limerick, following his funeral mass at St John's Cathedral, Cathedral Place, at 11am, Friday.
'Michael's family would like to sincerely thank all of the neighbours in Watergate, especially Vinny Lee, for their prompt action on the night,' the notice read.
Tributes were paid to Mr Hayes in a corresponding online book of condolences. One of the posts, by John P Hayes, Edward Street, Limerick, read: 'My condolences to the Hayes family on the passing of Michael. I got to know Michael many years back he was a wonderful character I remember the year he dressed up as Santy for the children.'
'It was Christmas week, in Dessie O'Donnells bar on Wickham St in Limerick City, everyone adults and children had an absolutely wonderful time. R.I.P Michael.'
Today, Philip Ambrose, who is charged with Mr Hayes's murder appeared before Limerick District Court.
Sergeant Denis Waters, Roxboro Road garda station, told the court that Gardai were awaiting formal directions in the case from the Director of Public Prosecutions, and he sought an adjournment until July 29th.
Mr Ambrose, who appeared before the court via-video link from Limerick Prison, confirmed his name and that he could hear and see the court proceedings.
He told Judge Coolican 'thank you very much' after the judge remanded him in continuing custody to appear before the court again for DPP directions on July 29th.
Last Saturday the court heard that Mr Ambrose did not reply when charged by Gardai with Mr Hayes's murder.
Mr Ambrose was arrested by Gardaí last Friday morning, a few hours after Mr Hayes was allegedly attacked near his home in Limerick City Centre, at around 11.30pm, last Thursday.
Mr Hayes was found with critical injuries at St Michael's Court, Watergate, and despite paramedics and doctors best efforts he was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick in the early hours of last Friday.
Mr Ambrose's solicitor, Turlough Herbert, Herbert & Co Solicitors, Limerick, said he was not seeking bail, which he said could only be applied for before the High Court.
The court was told Mr Ambrose was in receipt of a disability allowance and it granted him free legal aid.
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