WATCH: Tributes paid to talented filmmaker, who grew up in Limerick

TRIBUTES have been paid in Limerick and around the country following the sad death of a popular filmmaker, who grew up in the city. Paddy Cahill, a passionate advocate for cycling, and film director who combined his two passions through his lifetime, died aged just 43 at the weekend after a long illness. His funeral took place in Dublin earlier this week, with his brother Conor cycling his coffin to Glasnevin Cemetery. Dozens of other cyclists followed behind as the cortege made its way through the city. Came across this funeral in Dublin today. Paddy Cahill was his name. He was well loved and respected by the sound of things. Bicycle-drawn hearse brings cycling advocate on his last journeyvia The Irish Timeshttps://t.co/SKAVON5hrh pic.twitter.com/DmlDxYhPhi — Ronan McGreevy (@RMcGreevy1301) April 12, 2021 Although latterly based in the capital, Paddy spent his childhood years in Clonmoney at Bunratty, before moving to Castletroy and attending Villiers secondary school. One of his friends, Mark O’Connor, who is based in the city centre, said: “We supported each other a good bit. He worked with lots of artists, he made a music video for me and other bands. He also worked with a lot of other architecture groups. There’s a great…
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