Longford community shocked by death of great conversationalist and proud Mayo man Sean Kenny

The community was shocked to learn of the sudden death on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his residence in Church View, Lanesboro of Sean Kenny.

Sean, a native of Charlestown, Co Mayo had lived in Lanesboro for up to 30 years. He was an easy going man who loved to play darts and have a pint in Clarkes who he represented in the darts league.

In his younger days he was very athletic, a keen fisherman on the Moy and an excellent footballer.

Sean worked for Harrington’s for 45 years and travelled to many parts of the country with work but he always ensured that he made it back to Lanesboro no matter where he was.

He was a man that loved nothing better than be involved in all the chat as he was a great conversationalist. Invariably, he always brought up in conversations the woes of his native Mayo on the football field, but he was always confident that the Sam Maguire was only a year or two away.

Sean would regularly walk down the town whether it was for messages or just to call in, buy the paper and have the chat.

Sometimes I often wondered if Bernie thought he got lost such were the lengths of the chats especially on the day of the match or the day after.

Sean had a word for everyone in his own inimitable manner aided by his warm and cheerful smile. He had a great personality and such was his popularity that a huge number from the community travelled to Charlestown for the reposing of his remains and for his Funeral Mass to pay their respects.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Bea, brother Marty, the late Sean reposed in the Horkan Funeral Home, Charlestown on Wednesday, January 25 before being removed on Thursday morning to St James's Church, Charlestown for his Funeral Mass. He was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. 

To his partner Bernie, brother Pat, sister-in-law, Mary, nephew, Jack Luke, extended family, relatives, and friends we extend our sincere sympathy.