Roy Keane’s mum Marie is laid to rest at funeral service

31 Mar 2026 • 9:59 PM MYT
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  • A funeral mass has been held in County Cork for Marie Keane, the mother of former Irish footballer and pundit Roy Keane.
  • Marie Keane passed away peacefully at a hospice on Friday, surrounded by her family.
  • Roy Keane posted a tribute to his mother on social media, prompting condolences from notable figures including Sir David Beckham and Gary Neville.
  • The service took place at the Church of the Resurrection in Farranree on Tuesday morning, with burial following at St Catherine’s Cemetery.
  • The family has requested donations to Marymount University Hospice in lieu of flowers, honouring Marie Keane who is survived by her five children, siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

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