Comedian Jon Kenny has been remembered as a 'larger than life' and 'remarkable' character during an emotional funeral service in his native Limerick today.

The funeral mass of actor, comedian, musician and writer Jon Kenny has taken place in Co Limerick. Jon Kenny died in hospital on Friday night at the age of 66. He had been receiving treatment this year for cancer and heart failure.

The legendary comedian was battling cancer when he suffered a heart attack and later sadly passed away, with many gathering to pay their respects and say goodbye

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JON KENNY was laid to rest today following an eclectic funeral mass fitting of his "larger than life" character at St Patrick's Church, Lough Gur, Bruff where an owl puppet moved through the church during one part of the ceremony.

RTE star Marty Whelan and Ray D’Arcy have paid tribute to “funniest” comedian Jon Kenny ahead of his funeral on Tuesday. The D’Unbelievables star died on Friday at the age

Renowned comedian and actor Jon Kenny who died on Saturday is to be laid to rest on Tuesday. Mr Kenny, from Hospital, Co Limerick, died in University Hospital Galway (UHG) following a cardiac arrest. He also had a much publicised and long battle with cancer.