Tipperary native Pat Shortt pays heartfelt tribute to comedy partner Jon Kenny

Tributes have been pouring in for the late Jon Kenny following his passing last Friday, November 15, 2024.

Kenny's D'Unbelievables co-star Pat Shortt paid tribute to the actor and comedian in an Instgram post over the weekend, Pat said: "We are all devastated with the news of Jon Passing and our thoughts are with Margy Aaron and Leah. I was lucky to spend so many years touring with Jon and learning from him. Creating some great shows and videos.

"Hilarious hours in the rehersal room and playing great tunes. But sitting in the kitchen with Margy and Caroline just having the craic in Lough Gur will never be forgotten. Thanks Jon."

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Members of the public commented messages of condolences, expressing how iconic Jon and Pat's work had been across Ireland, one social media user commented: "Heartbreaking news, there’s not a house in rural Ireland that hadn’t the three tapes played over and over. It was great to see ye make an appearance in Achill too. God rest him"

Another said: "“Well whatever move I made” one of the famous lines in Irish comedy. So sad to hear of Jon’s passing. Thanks so much for all the laughs!"