Fr. Jack O' Donnell

The death has occurred of Fr. John (Jack) O'Donnell late of Shanbally, Duagh, (formerly of Kilcara, Duagh), formerly of the Diocese of Duluth USA, on March 19th 2026, peacefully in the kind and tender care of the staff of Kilcara Nursing Home in the presence of family and friends.

Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas & Julia, brother Dan & his wife Bridie, sister Mary Fitzgerald & her husband Jack, sister Kathy Murphy, and his nephew John Fitzgerald.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother Tom and his wife Anne, brother-in-law Tony Murphy (Newbridge), nephews; Kevin, Paul, Thomas, Niall, Dermot, Brian, nieces; Maria, Annette, Niamh, Marie, their spouses & partners, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, Bishop Ray Browne, fellow Clergy, neighbours, wide circle of friends and parishioners.

Requiescat In Pace

Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Monday, 23rd March from 5.00 p.m. until 8.00 p.m.

Requiem Mass for Fr. Jack will be celebrated on Tuesday, 24th March at 12.00 p.m. in St. Brigid’s Church, Duagh. Interment afterwards in Springmount Cemetery, Duagh.

Requiem Mass will be live streamed on:

https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/parish/duagh

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Brú Columbanus (link)

There will also be a donation box available in the funeral home.

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