Devastating tributes for ‘special’ dad-of-two, 30s, who died in Limerick house fire tragedy as family confirm

A DAD-of-two who was killed in a house fire in Co Limerick last week will be laid to rest today.

Robert Duggan, 30s, from Killeely in Limerick died after a fire broke out at his home in the area last Thursday.

He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene on September 17.

His “loving family” confirmed last week that the young man had passed away “unexpectedly at home.”

Robert is survived by his “adored children” Abbey and Robbie, his parents Robert and Moira and “his loving sisters” Linda, Debbie and Holly.

He also leaves behind his brothers-in-law, nieces Scarlett, Sadhbh, Isabelle and Katie and his nephew Sean.

Following his tragic death, mourners have paid tribute Robert, remembering him as “a diamond” and “very special person”.

Robert’s cousin Mark lead tributes to him, saying: “Can’t believe I’m even posting this, thinking back to when we were kids doing karate in the back.

“To grown men you always had my back, I’ll love and miss you always.”

Another close friend of the young dad penned: “We lost a good one, it’s so hard to get my head around, I’m devastated.

“You were such a character Rob, you would do anything for anyone, if you ever seen anyone down you would always try put a smile on there face with the banter.

“It’s not gonna be the same without you brother, the laughs we had at work and out n about were unreal and unforgettable, you were one of a kind bro and will never be forgotten my owl pal.”

Robert will be remembered during a 1.30pm funeral mass at St Munchin’s Church in Clancy Strand today, followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.

Ahead of the funeral this afternoon many more tributes have poured in for Robert.

One mourner said: “Robert was a true gentleman and he didn’t deserve to be taken in his prime.

“Everyone that knew Robert knew he was a diamond. RIP my good friend.”

Another said: “Always a smile, loved a chat and a character like no other, taken to early in this life. Rest in peace Rob.”

A third person wrote: “You’re one in a million Rob man. I’m glad to have met you and become pals along the way.”

Someone else shared: “Every memory I have of Robert is a funny one , every time I picture him he has a big smile on his face. He really was a character.”

Another wrote: “I know he was an absolute character in his own right, the world is a lot quieter and less colourful without him.”