Fr. Paddy Keating

On 13th of November 2023, in the wonderful care of the doctors and nurses at Cork University Hospital, Fr. Paddy Keating, son of the late James and Mary, brother of Mick (Drimoleague), Frank (Dungourney), Siobhan Hayes (Cork), Maura O’Rourke (Ennis), Kathleen Condon (Tipperary), Noreen Flood (Dublin), Eleanor O'Sullivan (Bredagh Cross) and the late Jack (Derrygrea), brother-in-law of the late Danny, Con, Bob, Helen and Pat, cousin of the late Fr. George O'Mahony. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, the Keating and O'Mahony families, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephew, great-grandniece, brothers-in-law Dan and Martin, sister-in-law Maureen, relatives, kind neighbours, his fellow clergy and a large circle of friends.

Former Parish Priest of Ovens/Farran. Ordained June 1961, retired 2010. Fr. Paddy served in 10 parishes in the Diocese of Cork and Ross for 50 years. Also chaplain to CUH when first opened 45 years this month.

Lying in repose at Daly's Funeral Home, Chapel Street, Drimoleague on Wednesday from 6.00pm to 7.30pm followed by prayers. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 2.00pm in All Saints Church, Drimoleague. The family will be in attendance from 1.00pm. Funeral afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

May Fr. Paddy rest in peace.

Condolences may be left on the link below. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Irish Kidney Association.