Newbridge bids farewell this morning to popular Parish Priest who lost life in tragic accident

Hundreds are expected to gather this morning to pay a final farewell to a parish priest.

Parish Priest Fr John Cummins died following an accident in Abbeyleix  last Wednesday where he served as Parish Priest.,

The  former administrator  of Carlow Cathedral,Chaplain I.T. Carlow and CC Naas, is predeceased by his father Con.

His death is deeply regretted by his loving mother Renee, brothers Con and Gary, sister Maria, sister-in-law Yvonne, niece Caoimhe, nephews Conor and Daniel, extended famiy, Bishop Denis Nulty and the Priests of Kildare and Leighlin, people of Abbeyleix.

He was Reposing in the Chapel of Adoration adjoining the Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix from 4pm on  last Friday with removal at 6.30 pm to The Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix concluding with Night Prayer at 9pm. Requiem Mass  was on Saturday at 12 noon. Removal afterwards has been  to his family home in Newbridge.

Mass is taking place  at 11am this  morning in St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge with interment afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge.