Limerick Council opens book of condolence for late Pope Francis

LIMERICK City & County Council, led by the Mayor of Limerick John Moran and the Príomh Comhairleoir of Limerick Council, Cllr Dan McSweeney, has opened a book of condolence in memory of the late Pope Francis.

A physical book of condolence is now open in both Limerick City and County Council’s Merchants Quay headquarters and its office in Dooradoyle.

An online book of condolence is available here.

Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, commented:

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“There was something about Pope Francis that felt familiar to us in Limerick. He never seemed too far from ordinary people. We saw in him someone who understood that life is not always easy for so many and who carried a quiet strength and support. Resilience runs deep too in Limerick city and county, and we recognised something of ourselves in him. Opening a book of condolence here in Limerick gives us space to say thank you and to remember his message – hope, simplicity and love for all. Pope Francis will rightly be remembered as transformative and above all deeply human figure, both inside the Church and out.”

Príomh Comhairleoir of Limerick Council, Cllr Dan McSweeney, added:

“Pope Francis was a man of profound humility, deep faith, and unwavering compassion. His papacy was marked not by grandeur, but by his closeness to the people, especially those on the margins of society. Here in Limerick, we felt that closeness. He understood the everyday struggles of ordinary people and reminded us of the strength found in kindness and unity. Today, as we open a book of condolence, we do so not just in sorrow, but in gratitude. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”

Both the physical and online book of condolence will remain open until Friday, May 2.

The book will then be presented to the Bishop of Limerick.