Mum Of Jack Kennedy Criticises Hurtful And Abusive Comments On Social Media

Tuesday, 25 August 2026 13:06

Jack was one of five teenagers who died in the M9 crash just over a week ago.

The final funeral following the deaths of five teenagers in the M9 crash just over a week ago has taken place.

The funeral of 17-year-old Jack Kennedy was held at St Michael’s Church in Athy this morning.

Hundreds of people attended the funeral of 17-year-old Jack Kennedy in Athy this morning.

There was a large Garda presence in and around the town, but the funeral passed off peacefully.

During the Mass, Jack’s mother Sarah criticised the hurtful and abusive comments made about the five teenagers posted on social media:

She also said her thoughts were with Niamh and Alma Kinsella, Ella Hendricken and Alma’s son, who were seriously injured in the M9 crash.

Meanwhile, Fr Seamus McEntee appealed to young people not to engage in dangerous driving, warning that some decisions can prove fatal:

A private cremation for Jack Kennedy will take place later.

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