RIP: Mayo man's death in Tipperary sparks trip down memory lane

THE death took place recently in Clonmel Hospital of John Mooney, Mohera, Annacarty, Tipperary, and formerly of Irishtown.

He was son of the late Tom and Celia Mooney.

John was held in high regard by his many friends in Tipperary where he resided for most of his life.

He maintained strong links with his home parish and county and was delighted to see Mayo win the All Ireland in July having also enjoyed seeing Tipperary win the Liam McCarthy Cup in 2025.

Trish Hanly was among those joining in the tributes. “John was a proud Mayo gentleman who minded his own business, reared a beautiful family and was always a pleasure to know.”

Imelda Madden (AIG) stated: “Thinking of you and all your family at this very sad time - from all your friends and colleagues in AIG.”

Reposing was at Whites Funeral Home, and the Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Brigid’s Church, Annacarty, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family members and friends from Mayo made the journey to Tipperary for the funeral ceremonies.

John, who was predeceased by his son Diarmuid, his sisters Nora and Mary and infant brother Kieran, will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, sons Liam, Kieran and Johnny, daughters Karen, Edel and Suzanne, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Pat, William and Brendan, sisters Sheila, Anne, Breda and Imelda, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.