Funeral of former minister Michael O'Kennedy

The funeral takes place this week of Michael O'Kennedy, Nenagh and Dublin, former Fianna Fáil minister and Teachta Dála.

Mr O'Kennedy passed away peacefully on Friday last at the age of 86. He died after a short illness in the loving care of the staff of St Vincent’s Hospital, Elm Park.

Beloved husband of Breda and loving father to Brian, Orla and Mary; father-in-law to Maeve, Pat and Joe, and cherished Grandad to Micheal, Rory and Hugh. Sadly missed by his loving sisters and brothers, Sheila, Páidí, Noreen and Eamonn; predeceased by his sister Breda. Deeply regretted by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, wider family circle and many friends.

With gratitude for a life so richly lived.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham, today (Monday 18th April) from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral on Tuesday (19th April) in St Mary of the Rosary Church, Nenagh, arriving for 1.30pm for Requiem Mass.

To view the Mass live click here.

Burial afterwards in Tyone Cemetery, Nenagh. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Lions Club Nenagh or St Vincent de Paul - donate here.