Well-known Limerick fashion designer John McNamara died last night after a short illness.
Aged 55, he trained at the Grafton Academy in Dublin and Kingston College in London. He worked with top international designer Ib Jorgenson before returning to set up business in his native Limerick.
He was very involved with the Limerick fashion week and the Limerick International Student Fashion awards.
Son of the late Nora McNamara, founder of the HSI Business College and brother of RTÉ radio presenter and HSI director Michael McNamara, he is survived by a wide circle of relatives and friends.
