The Late Michael ‘Mixie’ Linehan, Ballahantourig, Scartaglen and Castleisland, Co. Kerry

Before: Michael Lenihan from Scartaglen who donated his hair and beard for the Bóthar Cattle for Kosovo project is escorted to the barber’s chair at Kearney’s Bar in September 2004 by Castleisland Co-Op manager, Richard Harnett (left) and Johnny Cahill, publican. The ‘after’ photograph is the one in Mixie’s notice above. ©Photographs: John Reidy 8-9-2004
**The death has occurred of Michael ‘Mixie’ Linehan, Ballahantourig, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry.**Michael passed away peacefully on June 12th 2024, in his 80th year, in the presence of Bertie and Teresa Cahill of Cordal and under the tender care of the wonderful staff at Riverside Nursing Home, Abbeydorney.

Predeceased by his parents Tim and Eileen, nee Cahill, and by his loving aunt Nor and her husband Michael. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Bertie and Teresa, all his cousins, neighbours and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Michael’s Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at Tangney’s Funeral Home, Church Street, Castleisland on Friday evening from 5:30pm to 7pm.

Removal from the funeral home on Saturday morning at 9:45am arriving to Castleisland Parish Church for Requiem Mass at 10am.

Burial afterwards in Nohoval Cemetery, Ballyegan. The Mass will be live-streamed on www.churchservices.tv/castleisland

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to a charity of your own choice.

Date Published: Thursday, June 13^th 2024. Date of Death: Wednesday, June 12^th 2024.

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