Tony Purcell was a Limerick journalist.
He came from Gouldavoher, Fr Russell Road, Dooradoyle.
He formerly worked as a reporter for the Limerick Leader newspaper and was the Irish Examiner’s Mid West correspondent. He was there for over 30 years, and was renowned for his unrivalled skills in shorthand note taking.
He died earlier today at the age of 78.
Tony Purcell cause of death
Mr Purcell passed away at University Hospital Limerick following a short illness.
He was a member of the Munster Press Golf Society and a former secretary of Garryowen Rugby Club.
Was Tony Purcell married? Did Tony Purcell have children?
Purcel’s wife was Ailish. His daughters were Louise and Elaine (Murnane).
Tony Purcell net worth
His net worth was 100,000 US dollars as of 2022.
He made lots of money with his kind of swift and timely journalism.
When is Tony Purcell funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
His ashes will be laid to rest at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, Limerick City, on Monday between 5 and 6.30 p.m.
Mr Purcell’s funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Church in Dooradoyle at 11 a.m. on March 1, followed by burial at Castlemungret Cemetery in Mungret.
