Funeral details announced for actor and comedian Jon Kenny

Comedian Jon Kenny will be laid to rest in Limerick this Tuesday, November 19th.

The comedy passed away in Galway on the 15th of November and is best known as one half of D'Unbelievables with fellow comedian Pat Shortt.

More recently, he starred in the Oscar-nominated film The Banshees of Inisherin alongside Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.

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He is survived by his wife Margy and children Aran and Laya.

Jon is predeceased by his mother Mamie, his father John and his brother Tom.

Rip.ie adds that he is “sadly missed also by his loving sisters Anne, Joan and Deirdre. Also by his many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and his many friends and neighbours.”

Jon will be reposing at St Patrick's Church, Lough Gur, Bruff, Co Limerick, on Monday, November 18, from 4pm to 7pm.

His funeral mass will take place on Tuesday at midday. His burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

The comic had a long documented health battle with cancer.

The Limerick native was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma for the first time back in 2000, and unfortunately the disease came back in 2020, which required him to have significant surgery on his lungs.

In a statement to The Limerick Leader, his family said: "It is with deep sadness, the family of Jon Kenny, his wife and soul-mate Margy, his son Aran and daughter Laya, wish to announce his passing yesterday, 15th November 2024 at 7.20pm, in hospital in Galway.

"Jon had suffered a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Sunday 10th November at UHG (University Hospital Galway). He did not regain consciousness, but his entire family was by his side during this difficult time.

"Jon grabbed life and shook it as hard as he could, getting every ounce of fun, madness and love from it - his wit, humour, generosity and kindness will outlast his passing. The memories and stories of those who knew him will be his legend."

Tributes have been made to the celebrated comic by his many friends.

Pat Shortt said he was "devastated" to learn of his friend's passing, and that his thoughts were with Jon's family.

“We are all devastated with the news of Jon passing and our thoughts are with Margy Aaron and Leah. I was lucky to spend so many years touring with Jon and learning from him. Creating some great shows and videos. Hilarious hours in the rehearsal room and playing great tunes,” the Tipperary man continued.

"I was lucky to spend so many years touring with Jon and learning from him. Creating some great shows and videos. Hilarious hours in the rehearsal room and playing great tunes."