The devastated family of an accomplished Co Kildare sportsman are preparing to bid their final farewell.
Following an intensive search throughout Co Kildare and Dublin, the body of Maurice ( Moggy) Murray was found near the Old Woolen Mills site at Ballymore Eustace on Sunday.
He was an accomplished former goal-keeper for Ballymore Eustace GAA Club and was also an accomplished hand - ball player.
35- year-old Maurice is survived by his parents John and Pauline, sisters Shauna, Toni, Kate and Joanne, uncles Pat and Martin, aunts Eithna and Freda, the late Joe and Phil, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.
He will repose at his uncle Martin's residence from 11am tomorrow, and the removal will be from his residence on Wednesday morning at 10.30am, to The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Ballymore Eustace, arriving for 11am Requiem Mass. The burial afterwards will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ballymore Eustace.
Social media tributes have been pouring in since Maurice's death. One comment said :"Such a genuine nice guy, I will miss our chats my heart is breaking for your family."
The late Maurice Murray with his sister Joannee.
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