Death of Deputy Frank Feighan's mother

The death has taken place of the mother of Deputy Frank Feighan, Mrs Helen Feighan (née Feely), McDonagh’s Newsagents, Boyle.

Mrs Feighan, who is the mother of the Minister of State with Responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy passed away peacefully on Friday at the Plunkett Nursing Home, Boyle.

Paying tribute to his mother Minister Feighan said:  “She had a long and fulfilling life until her 95th year. We will miss her. However, we will remember her incredible fortitude and compassion, always confidential non-judgemental and liberal outlook.  May she rest in peace.

Predeceased by her husband, Pat and infant son Gerard, she is deeply regretted by her sons, Jim, Tony and Frank; daughters-in-law, Marie and Elaine; grandchildren, James, Conor, Kate, Enya, Francesca and Macdara; sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Mahon and O’Dowd Funeral Home in Boyle on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. followed by removal to St. Joseph’s Church to arrive at 7 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 14th. Interment afterwards in Assylinn Cemetery, Boyle.