News - Paddy Cooney

Former minister remembered for courage during the Troubles at funeral Mass

Mr Cooney was justice minister during the Troubles in the 1970s and served in several other ministries in the 80s.

Dec 11, 2025 13:26

Paddy Cooney, from Griffith Street, Athlone passed away last Saturday at the Heritage Clinic in Dublin after a short illness.

Dec 11, 2025 07:48

He died last Saturday at the age of 94, and his funeral will take place in Athlone tomorrow.

Dec 10, 2025 13:47

His party colleague and friend, Charlie Flanagan, says he was an excellent justice minister at a difficult time.

Dec 8, 2025 12:29

A memorial mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church, Athlone, on Thursday, at 10:30am.

Dec 7, 2025 18:17

The Longford-Westmeath politician served as minister in the cabinets of Liam Cosgrave and Garrett Fitzgerald.

Dec 6, 2025 16:55

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