Tributes pour in for Michael Jennings in Knock

MICHAEL (Chick) Jennings, Rookfield, Knock, who died recently, was a member of a well-known family in the parish of Knock. The news of his sudden passing was received with sadness and regret around the region.

Michael (pictured), who was son of Margaret (nee Keane) and the late Tom Jennings, was a familiar face around the region over many years. In his younger days, he spent some years in Leeds and enjoyed those special times in a city that has had a strong Irish connection for over a century, with Mayo and Donegal much to the fore with connections to Ireland.

He was a member of staff at Harrington’s of Kilkelly and Lannon’s Western Brand in Ballyhaunis for several years where he was held in high regard by his colleagues at both places. He also worked for a time at the taxi business where he was known as obliging and helpful at all times.

Several tributes have poured in from across the region as friends extended condolences to the family. Veronica Reape in Leeds was among those leading the tributes. “Michael was a true friend, really good natured. He did and would do anything for anyone. We had fun times in Leeds.

“He was good to his own family, our family and always there for us all even after he moved back to Ireland. His dry sense of humour made me laugh. You are always loved, never forgotten.”

Large crowds attended the funeral ceremonies at the Marian Funeral Home and the Mass in Knock Parish Church, which was followed by interment in the local cemetery.

Michael, who was predeceased by his father Tom and his sister Patricia, will be sadly missed by his mother Margaret and brothers and sisters, Pat (Deirdre) Leeds, Mary (Seamus) Ballyhaunis, Kathleen (Timmy) Bekan, Noel (Sandra) Barnacarroll, Kieran (Catherina), Marcella (Tommy), Seamus (Spike) Knock, and Enda (Eimear) Ramelton Donegal, his partner Maura, aunt, uncles, godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and a larger circle of friends.