‘Noreen was an exceptional teacher and the life and soul of our staff’ said the principal of Catherine McAuley School

TRIBUTE after tribute is being expressed locally following the untimely death of Limerick teacher Noreen Allis Quealy.

Mrs Quealy worked in Catherine McAuley School, located on the South Circular Road, for approximately 13 years and was in charge of the Leaving Certificate Applied class prior to her sad passing.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, Michael, who is Principal of the Educate Together National School in Mungret, and family, friends, colleagues as well as acquaintances.

Speaking to Limerick Live on the tragic news, Principal of Catherine McAuley School, Greg Browne, spoke highly of the teacher.

He said, “Our beloved teacher Noreen, no words can explain such a loss to her family and to all at the Catherine McAuley School community.

“Noreen was an exceptional teacher and the life and soul of our staff. We are only comforted by the fact that we had two lovely days with her in school over the last year. Noreen’s energy and enthusiasm will be a part of us always.

“May her beautiful soul rest in peace,” Mr Browne concluded.

A spokesperson for Catherine McAuley School also announced the heartbreaking news on social media, saying: “With the deepest sadness, we mourn the passing of our beloved Ms Allis. Noreen was a truly exceptional teacher, a cherished colleague and the heart and soul of our staff.

“Her warmth, laughter and energy will live on in us all.

“Forever remembered. Rest in peace,” the statement concluded.

Funeral arrangements for the much-loved teacher are expected to be announced in the coming days.

May she rest in peace.