Death of past pupil, Mr. Dermot Molony

We are sad to hear of the death of Dermot Molony (class of 1948) who passed away on  July 3rd 2020 peacefully at Limerick University Hospital. Dermot was formerly a Consultant Gynaecologist, St. John’s Hospital, Limerick. Dermot also served as President of the Crescent Past Pupils Union in 1977-78. We offer our condolences to his wife Dorothy and children (who …

Death of past pupil, Mr. Garry Geary

We are sad to announce the death of Garry Geary (Class of 1947) who died on May 9, 2020. In his Crescent schooldays he was an accomplished athlete and represented Ireland when he participated in the World Catholic Student Games. He was Irish Youth 100 yards champion, and, unusually Senior 300 yards champion. Garry was also a rugby player of …

Death of past pupil, Mr. Christopher Nix

We are sad to announce the death of Christopher Nix (Class of 1964) who died on 29th April 2020. He had a long career with Canada Life Assurance. Details on RIP.IE here

Death of past pupil, Mr. John Corbett

We are sad to announce the death of John Corbett, Crescent class 1983. John died peacefully, at home, in the wonderful care of the Milford Hospice Home Care Team and the Public Health Nurse. Condolences to his mother, brothers, sisters and family at this time. Further details on RIP.ie here

Death of past pupil, Mrs Nikki Dignam (Lyons)

We are sad to announce the death of Nikki Lyons (class of 1993) who died on 9th February 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  The connections with the Lyons family and Crescent are long established and very strong and we offer our condolences to her husband Alan Dignam, children, father Ken Lyons, family and friends. Details on RIP.IE

Death of past pupil, Mr. Tim Lane

The death has occurred of Tim Lane (Class of 1983) following a short illness. Funeral Mass Tuesday 4th Feb @ 11:30 am in the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Patrickswell with burial afterwards in Crecora Cemetery. Details on RIP.IE

Death of past pupil, Mr. Larry Stapleton

Crescent Past Pupil Larry Stapleton (Class of 1967) has died and will be buried in Wexford 1st Feb 2020. Sadly missed by his sons, daughter, sisters, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family relatives and friends. More details on RIP.IE

Death of past pupil, Mr. Tom Forde

The death has occurred of Tom Forde (class of 1984) who passed away peacefully on 28th January 2020 surrounded by his wife Netta and their children in Galway. Tom and his brothers attended Crescent in the 80s and his sister Mairead Forde taught in Crescent also. Details on RIP.IE

Death of past pupil, Mr. JP King

We were informed of the sudden and sad loss of JP King on Monday 27th January 2020.  His brother Bernard was in Crescent class of 1995 and JP entered Crescent in 1992 but left before the Leaving Cert in 97/98. Our condolences to his family, parents and friends at this most difficult time. Reposing at Thompson Funeral Home, Thomas Street, …

Death of past teacher, Father Dermot McKenna S.J.

The death has occurred of Father Dermot McKenna S.J., who as a Jesuit scholastic taught in Crescent College in 1955-56. Dermot passed away on 21 January, aged 90. He was heavily involved in technical education, especially in Bolton Street College of Technology where he set up the Bolton Trust to help fund and support the cooperative movement in Ireland, his …