Jamie Bailey, a 38-year-old grandfather originally from Limerick but residing in Dublin, is to be buried on Monday, October 26, following a fatal stabbing in the capital's north inner city. He was discovered critically injured on the pavement on Blackhorse Avenue, close to Phoenix Park, at around 3am on Sunday, October 18.
Sources indicated that Gardaí believe Mr Bailey was stabbed at that location rather than having staggered and collapsed there after an attack elsewhere. The incident has prompted an outpouring of tributes from family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements
Mr Bailey will lie at Griffin's Funeral Home, John's Gate, on Sunday, October 25 from 5pm to 7pm. His Funeral Mass will take place in St. John's Cathedral on Monday, October 26 at 11am.
His death notice on RIP.ie reads: "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved Jamie." It notes he was predeceased by his infant brother Sean and is survived by his parents Jim and Susan, brothers Alan, Robert, Daragh, Eoin and PJ, sisters Susan, Jennifer, Orlaith and Katie, daughters Becky, Aylsha and Jamielynn, granddaughter Maya, sisters-in-law Deirdre, Lisa and Kelie, brothers-in-law Brian, Jason and Owen, as well as extended family and friends.
Tributes to a 'Character'
Friends have described Mr Bailey as a "character" who was "always up for a laugh and a joke". One mourner wrote: "I'm sorry for Jamie's family. Jamie was a character and the laugh we would have was unreal. I'll miss u Jamie."
Another posted: "Deepest sympathies to Susan, Jim and family on the very sad loss of your beloved Jamie. May his gentle soul rest in peace." A former classmate added: "Condolences to Jim, Susan and family. I went to primary school with Jamie. He was always up for a laugh and a joke when I met him later in life he'd always stop up for a chat asking how I was doing. He was a character and always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace."
The funeral mass on Monday will mark the final farewell for Mr Bailey, with his family and friends gathering to honour his memory.
