Former Ireland South MEP Brian Crowley (61) was hailed as a courageous public figure whose defiance of his disability inspired people across Ireland and Europe. Niall Crowley, in a moving eulogy, told mourners 'The Life of Brian' could be summed up in the four 'Fs' - family, friends, faith and fun. He said it was fitting that the first person to help Brian after the accident was a priest who was on the altar for the Requiem Mass. "We know as a family Brian loved meeting ordinary people - he loved just chatting to people and discussing what was going on in their lives. "Brian loved the craic and got such energy and pleasure from seeing others enjoying a night out as well."

Source: Irish Independent January 27, 2026 03:32 UTC