Traffic expected as funeral of Fr. John Kearns takes place this morning

The funeral of Father John Kearns SPS is taking place this morning in Monaghan.

Father Kearns lost his battle with Cancer on Monday.

Tributes have poured in for the man described as a larger than life character, and a lover of motorcycles.

The funeral is happening this morning at 10:15, arriving at St.Michael's Church, Corcaghan, Co. Monaghan for funeral mass at eleven o'clock and details to view funeral mass are on our website.

Motorists are reminded to expect delays in the area at this time.