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

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

Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny has died aged 66. The Father Ted star passed away at Galway Clinic on Friday (15 November) his wife Margy has confirmed. Kenny suffered from non-Hodgkins lymphoma when he was in his 40s but had made a full recovery. However, the much-loved comedian announced in 2020 his cancer had returned.

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.

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. He was remembered with affection and humour by the many who joined his wife Margie,