She was a true child of Limerick; talented, honest, full of soul and courageous.  She never lost sight of who she was and where she was from

Up to 60,000 expected to participate in the nine-day solemn novena at the 800-year-old Cistercian Abbey in Thurles Co Tipperary.

Archbishop Kieran O'Reilly of Cashel & Emly to formally open nine-day festival of faith in Co Tipperary on Tuesday.