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James (Sonny) Keane

James (Sonny) Keane

Apr 8, 2026 07:45 By reception
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James (Sonny) Keane

Ballinwing, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

James (Sonny) Keane passed away on 7th April 2026 (peacefully) at home. Surrounded by his loving family

Pre-deceased by his Parents; Brian and Bridget and sister Mary Teresa.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by his family. Wife Alicia, Daughters; Martina, Marie and Ailish,  sons; Brian, James and Joe (Ballinwing), daughters-in-law; Clodagh and Tara, sons-in-law; Brian Sweeney (Drumshanbo), Joe Honeyman (Ballinamore) and Dan Quinn (Ballinwing),  grandchildren; Sadhbh, Patrick, Ned, James, Emma, Paddy, Dhani, Millie, Paul, Jay, Oscar, Anna, Mabel, Edie, Tommy, Mason and Alicia, nephew Seamus Regan, niece Phil Taylor, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Sonny will repose at his residence Eircode (N41 YN26) on Wednesday 8th April from 4 o’clock until 8 o’clock and on Thursday 9th April from 1 o’clock until 3 o’clock.

**Please note the family will be taking a 15-minute break on Wednesday evening from 5.45 until 6 o’clock**

**Please Note** One way system in Operation Enter via Ballinamore road and Exit via Leitrim Village.

Removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village on Thursday evening 9th April, arriving for 6 o’clock.

Mass of Christian burial on Friday 10th April at 12 o’clock in St. Joseph’s Church, Leitrim Village, followed by burial in Drumshanbo new Cemetery.

Sonny’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the link below

https://www.churchtv.ie/leitrimvillage/

House private outside of reposing times

If you cannot attend the funeral or sympathise with the family, you can now leave your messages of condolences and memories on this page.  We hold comments for moderation. An approval process takes place before your condolences appear. Identifiable information such as an address or phone number will be edited out of comments.  A condolence book will be available to the family on request from the funeral director. Shannonside Northern Sound would like to express their sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.

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Condolences (10)

Bridie Gilmartin keshcarrigan

Apr 8, 2026 08:21

To the keane family sad to hear of the passing of Sonny may he rest in peace 🙏. Bridie Gilmartin & Family.

Hudie and Connie Faughnan Belmont Drumsna

Apr 8, 2026 08:24

Sincere sympathy to all the Keane family and extended families on the sad passing of Sonny.May he rest in peace.

Gerry and Mary Beirne Coolebawn Mohill

Apr 8, 2026 10:32

Sincere condolence to the Keane family on the death of James. May he rest in peace.

Noel& Ellen Moran.Drumsna.

Apr 8, 2026 11:23

Deepest sympathy to the Keane family on the sad passing of Sonny.may he rest in peace.

Seamus ellis

Apr 8, 2026 12:27

Sympathy to the keane family on sonny's passing may he rest in peace

Michael and deirdre goldrick gowel

Apr 8, 2026 17:52

Sad to hear about the passing of your husband and dad and granddad sonny a witty hardworking and humorous man and may his sweet soul rest in peace amen and our sympathy goes out to his wife Alicia and his loving family and friends and may he rest in peace amen 🙏 ❤️

Pat & Mary Reynolds, Aghacashel

Apr 9, 2026 17:52

Sincere sympathy to the Keane family on the passing of Sunny May he rest in peace.

Terence & Teresa Dolan , Carrick on Shannon .

Apr 10, 2026 00:19

Sincere sympathy to the Keane & Regan families on the death of James . May James rest in eternal peace .

Michael oates

Apr 10, 2026 20:02

AILISH/MARTINA. SINCERE SYMPATHY ON YOUR DADS PASSING.

Shay Whitney

Apr 15, 2026 12:52

Condolences to Mrs Keane, Martina, Marie, Brian, James, Joe & Ailish and the entire Keane Family. A great man who was an extremely hard worker, a brilliant family man and was always a great storyteller. Rest in Heaven Sonny.

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