RIP: Tipperary singer Una Healy announces passing of beloved aunt
Brigid McNerney passed away on August 29
The death has occurred of Brigid McNerney of Chapelizod, county Dublin and Drumlish, county Longford.
Brigid passed away peacefully in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown on Saturday, August 29.
Tipperary singer Una Healy responded to her aunt’s passing on Instagram with the message: “Rest in Peace Auntie B”.
Longford singer and brother to Brigid, Declan Nerney, announced the passing of his beloved sister on his Instagram.
He said: “It is with great sadness I announce the passing of my dear sister Bridget.
“Therefore I will not be appearing at the Ceol Country Festival (which took place on August 29 and 30) in Dublin.”
Tributes have been paid to Brigid online, with one person saying: “My deepest sympathies to Gerry, Betty and family, also Declan and the extended McNerney family on the sad passing of Brigid, may her gentle soul rest in peace.”
Another said: “Deepest sympathy to all the McNerney family. Brigid was the kindest of souls. Full of life and care for her residents. Rest in peace Brigid.”
Predeceased by her parents Dan-Joe and Brigid-Kate and infant sister Marie.
Deeply regretted by her brothers Gerry, Declan and sister Anne (Healy), nephew Paul, nieces Anne-Marie, Sinead, Clare, Una, Deirdre, sister-in-law Betty, brother-in-law Johnny, Declan’s partner, Elizabeth, cousins and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.