Funeral of comedian Jon Kenny to take place on Tuesday

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.

Hundreds of tributes were paid to the popular 66-year-old following news of his death.

His family announced his funeral arrangements on rip.ie.

They said: "It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jon, on November 15th in the excellent care of the staff at University Hospital Galway.”

Mr Kenny was surrounded by his family, including his “loving” wife Margy and his “devoted” children Aran and Laya.

His death notice continued: “Jon is predeceased by his mother Mamie, his father John and his brother Tom. 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.

The father-of-two will be reposing at St Patrick's Church, Lough Gur, Bruff on Monday, November 18th from 4pm to 7pm and his funeral mass will take place on Tuesday at midday. His burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

D'Unbelievables co-star Pat Shortt, paid tribute to his late friend by saying he was "lucky to get to spend many years touring with Jon and learning from him".

Mr Kenny was also known for his roles in Father Ted, Angela’s Ashes and The Banshees of Inisherin.

Mr Shortt added that 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.

“But sitting in the kitchen with Margy and Caroline just having the craic in Lough Gur will never be forgotten. Thanks Jon”.

President Michael D Higgins also paid tribute saying: “It is with great sadness that so many people, and in particular all those who appreciated his particular brand of humour, will have learned of the death of Jon Kenny.

"With his impeccable, natural talent for humour and an ability to raise a laugh with just the slightest action, Jon brought so much joy and laughter in his work with Pat Shortt as one half of the D'Unbelievables.

"Immensely popular amongst all his colleagues, for Pat Shortt it will be an incredible loss of his partner in showbusiness”.