TRIBUTES have been paid to former Limerick Mayor Gerard (Ger) Fahy who passed away on Tuesday of this week (December 31).
Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Mr Fahy, who served as the 811th Mayor of Limerick.
Ger was first elected to Limerick City Council in 1985. The Fine Gael councillor retired from politics after almost three decades of dedicated service to the community in 2014.
Taoiseach Simon Harris lead tributes to Fahy this week, offering his “condolences to Gerard’s family and friends. He was an exceptional colleague and was so loyal and committed to the communities he served in Limerick.”
“The pinnacle of his career was serving as Mayor of Limerick. He often told how he was first at the desk at 7am and home after midnight with a bag of chips. It was the highlight of his career.
“I want to offer my deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and his wider Fine Gael family,” Taoiseach Harris said.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, also expressed his condolences, saying that “Ger Fahy’s unwavering dedication to public service and his deep commitment to our community have left an indelible mark on Limerick. His leadership and passion will be deeply missed.”
Dr Pat Daly, Director General of LCCC, said that Mr Fahy exemplified the spirit of Limerick through his tireless work and genuine care for its people.
“His support for local sports and community initiatives have greatly benefited Limerick,” he added.
Príomh Comhairleoir of Limerick City and County Council and party colleague, Cllr Dan McSweeney, also paid tribute.
“Ger Fahy’s legacy as a public servant is a testament to his devotion to Limerick. He often said that having the honour of serving as Mayor of Limerick was the highlight of his political career; it was a role that he served with honour and distinction. He remains an inspiration to us all,” Cllr McSweeney concluded.
Ger is predeceased by his wife Maura and parents Gerard and May. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Eugene, Dermot and Michael, sisters Geraldine (Sadlier), Rita (Wallace) and Caroline (Hudner), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
His remains will be reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, this Friday (January 3) from 5pm to 6.30pm.
His funeral will take place at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Janesboro, on Saturday (January 4) at 10am. Burial afterwards in Mount St Oliver Cemetery.
