Death of past pupil, Mr Dara Whelan

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dara Whelan, of Derrybeg, Ballyclough, Co. Limerick, (CCC class of 2007) on Saturday 5th October 2024. Dara passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family after bravely enduring a long illness that he fought with great wit and humour for many years. May he rest in peace. Details on …

Past Pupils Dinner 2024 – BOOK HERE!

Book your place now for the November 16th dinner at the Strand Hotel Limerick City! V94 03F2 You can book online using the klubfunder website. CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Death of Neasa Keogh nee Hickey

The death has occurred of Neasa Keogh (née Hickey) on 19th September 2024, suddenly, under the wonderful care of the staff of the Emergency and ICU Departments, Limerick University Hospital. Beloved wife of Gary and cherished mother of Austin, Anna (Hillier),and Matthew and devoted ‘Shasha’ to her grandson, Elio. Sadly missed by her son-in-law, James and Matthew’s partner Laura. Predeceased …

Death of past pupil Anthony (Tony) Anderson

Anthony (Tony) Anderson, September 8, 1959 – June 14, 2024 passed away in Cocoa Beach, Florida with his wife, Tracy and children, Seamus, Lukka and Neave at his side. Tony graduated from Crescent College Comprehensive S.J. in 1978. He served in the US Air Force (1978-1986) as an Avionics Maintenance Technician. He joined NASA, in support of the Space Shuttle …

Death of past pupil Martin Foley

Martin Foley of Applewood Heights, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, formerly of Elm Park, Ennis Road, Limerick and Bank of Ireland, Cabinteely. Martin was a pupil in Crescent in 1951 thru 1962. He began his career in England with IBM, and on returning to Ireland joined Bank of Ireland where he was one of the senior managers in the area of computers …

Death of Past Pupil Tom Kirby

The death has occurred of Tom Kirby (RIP), formerly of Thomond Gate and the Strand. Tom was in the Crescent from 1945-52. He and his brother founded Kirby Electrical, now Kirby Group Engineering, a successful and well known international company. More details available here https://rip.ie/death-notice/tom-kirby-limerick-limerick-city-565347

The death has occurred of Ann Owens

Ann was a Former teacher at Crescent College Comprehensive. May she rest in peace. https://rip.ie/death-notice/ann-owens-limerick-dooradoyle-565378

Death of past pupil Robert (Bobby) Sexton

The death has occurred of Robert (Bobby) Sexton. Loving father to his two sons Robbie and Mark. Robert will always be remembered and missed by his loving family, his sons Robbie and Mark, Marks fiancé Ruth, his grandchildren, Poppy, Lilly and Alfie, his many friends and extended family. May he rest in peace. https://rip.ie/death-notice/robert-bobby-sexton-limerick-556740

Death of Father Paul Farquharson

The death has occurred of Father Paul Farquharson S.J. He taught at Crescent College as a Jesuit scholastic from 1961 to 1964. After ordination he returned to Crescent and was principal of the junior school from 1969 until its closure in 1975. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís. Paul Farquharson RIP

Minutes of ’24 AGM

Crescent College Past Pupils Union, Annual General Meeting, Thursday, 18th January 2024, 7:30pm