It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Marie Keane (née Lynch), mother of Ireland soccer legend Roy Keane. Marie passed away peacefully on Friday, 27 March 2026, surrounded by her loving family and in the tender care of the doctors, nurses, and staff of St. Anne’s Ward at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice.
Marie was the dearly loved wife of the late Maurice (Mossie) Keane and the devoted mother of Denis, Johnson, Hilary, Roy, and Pat. She was predeceased by her brother Pat, her niece Estella, and her nephew Thomas. Her loss is profoundly felt by her siblings Ina, Annette, Josephine, Jack, Leo, Michael, and Noel, as well as by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Linda, Theresa, and Mary, extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Known for her warmth, kindness, and quiet strength, Marie was a guiding presence in the lives of all who knew her. Even her famous son, Roy, has acknowledged her unique influence, once sharing that she is “the only boss I listen to,” a testament to the respect, love, and admiration she inspired within her family.
Funeral arrangements have been announced, with visitation at O’Connor Bros. Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge, on Monday, 30 March, from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm, including prayers at 6.45 pm. A Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, 31 March, at 11.00 am in the Church of the Resurrection, Farranree, followed by interment at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for Marymount Hospice, reflecting Marie’s lifelong commitment to family and community.
Marie Keane’s memory will endure in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know her. Her love, guidance, and enduring spirit leave an indelible legacy, and she will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.
