Remains of Cork Christian Brother who died in Lanzarote to be brought home

Brother Edmund Luke Kiely taught at a number of CBS schools across the country, including Dublin, Waterford, and Tipperary, prior to his retirement

The remains of a Cork Christian Brother, who died suddenly in Lanzarote, are expected to be repatriated to Ireland on Tuesday.

Brother Edmund Luke Kiely, a native of Whites Cross, Upper Glanmire, died while he was on a holiday, last week.

It is believed that Br Kiely, who was in his mid-70s, suffered a fatal coronary-related episode.

Br Kiely had been a living in Thurles, Co Tipperary in recent years. He had taught at a number of CBS schools across the country, including Dublin, Waterford, and Tipperary, prior to his retirement.

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His requiem Mass takes place at noon in St Michael’s Church, Upper Glanmire on Thursday followed by burial in Rathcooney Cemetery.