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The death has occurred of

Benny Keating

20th April 2025

College Hill, Templemore, Tipperary

With great sadness we announce the death of Benny Keating peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his grieving wife, Mary, loving sons Geoff and Garreth, brother John, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Olly and Noeleen, nieces, nephews, kind neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Benny will be fondly remembered by many.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at Grey’s Funeral Home, Templemore E41TR83 on Tuesday April 22nd from 5 PM to 7 PM. Removal to The Sacred Heart Church, Templemore on Wednesday April 23rd for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Benny’s Requiem Mass may be viewed live here.

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  1. Anonymous

    Our deepest condolences to Mary and family a true gentleman and stockman may benny rest in peace 🙏 . Brian and majella Fleming cavan.

  2. Brian majella Fleming cavan

    Our deepest condolences to Mary and family on there loss, benny was a true gentleman and stockman 🙏

  3. Noel Maloney

    Sincere sympathy on your sad loss.May Benny’s gentle soul rest in peace

  4. John Phelan Grange.

    Sincerest sympathy to the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny.Have many great memories of Benny over the years..May he Rest in Peace.

  5. Michael Marisa Bourke Barnane

    Sincere sympathy to all the Keating family on Bennys passing a true gentleman Rip Benny

  6. Hanora Cahill Connery

    Sincere sympathy to you Mary, Geoffrey and Garreth and all the family and extended family on the death of Benny. May he rest in peace.

    From all the Cahills in Drom

  7. Oliver and Marie Houlihan

    Deepest sympathy to all the family, may Bennys soul rest in eternal peace

  8. Pat & Bernie Corbett .Thurles

    Condlescents to Mary and all the keating family on the sad passing of Benny. May Benny rest in peace.

  9. Michael Cunningham. Ardfinnan

    Sincere condolences to the Keating family,& relatives on the passing of Benny may he rest in peace

  10. Martin Leyden and MAGS.

    Sincere sympathies to all the extended Keating families on Benny”s death.
    RIP

  11. JK Brackens GAA Club

    We express our deepest sympathy to the Keating Family on the passing of Benny.
    May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  12. Michael Cunningham Ardfinnan

    Sincere condolences to the Keating family’s & relatives on the passing of Benny may his gentle soul rest in peace

  13. Marguerite Comerford and family, Knockmahon Castlewarren Kilkenny

    Deepest sympathy on passing of Benny to Mary and the Keating family. Benny was one in a million and will be sadly missed by many. May he rest in peace.

  14. Martina Regan, Tipperary and Roscommon

    Our heartfelt condolences to Mary, Geoff, Garreth and all of Benny’s family. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  15. Marie and John Fitzpatrick, Borrisbeg

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary, Geoff and Gareth on the death of Benny a true gentleman, May he Rest in Peace.

  16. Jim (Seamus) O' Meara

    Deepest sympathies to the Keating family on their sad loss. Benny was a great friend to very many people. He had time for everyone, to whom he was generous in many ways.
    HIs advice was widely sought after by the Charolais Society members, who will miss him greatly.
    Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

  17. Leasa Byrne Castlewarren Kilkenny

    I had the pleasure of getting to know the gentleman that was Benny Keating through my uncle Christy Comerford. Many laughs were had sharing stories and working together through their passion for Charolais cattle. I can only imagine the catch up they will now have in heaven. May Bennys kind soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to all his loving family on their loss.

  18. Eugene & Sandra O'Doherty

    Deepest sympathy to Benny’s family on his passing.
    May he rest in peace.

  19. Tim Bowe, Cork City GSRMA Sec.

    Deepest sympathy to Mary, Geoff and Garreth on the death of a beloved husband / father.
    Sincere condolences to our colleague John on the death of his brother – Benny.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

    Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam.

  20. John Mullane

    Condolences to the Keating Family.
    John Mullane (ex BOI)

  21. Andrew Russell

    Sincere condolences to the Keating family on Benny’s passing. May he rest in peace.

  22. Anonymous

    Sad to hear of Benny’s passing ; a very kind and generous man, may he rest in peace

    Kieran McLaughlin

  23. Ryan O'Meara TD

    Sincere sympathy to the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  24. Brendan and Anne Russell Camblin.

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Geoff, Garreth and extended keating family on the sad passing of Benny, May he Rest in Peace.

  25. Anne Delaney Grove Street Roscrea Co Tipperary

    Sincere sympathies to all the family may Benny rest in peace

  26. Shields Dental and Orthodontic Clinic Roscrea

    Sympathies to all the family may Benny rest in peace

  27. Kathleen & Michael Heffernan

    Sincere condolences to Mary & family on the death of Benny,R.I.P.

  28. Betty Connaughton England

    Sincerest sympathy to Mary and family on Benny’s death. Will be with you in spirit during this sad time .

  29. Eileen McEllistrim (nee O'Connor)

    Very sad to hear of Benny’s death. Sincere sympathy to Mary, Geoff and Garrett.
    I have many happy memories of working with Benny in Bank of Ireland, Templemore many years ago.
    May he now rest in peace.

  30. Richard and Noreen Bergin Castleiney

    Our Sincere Condolences to Mary Geoff Garreth and the extended Keating family on the passing of Benny May he Rest In Peace
    A gentleman throughout his life both in his career and his private life

  31. Don Marie,Sinead,Orla and Jack Keating

    Sincere condolences to Mary,Geoff,Garret and his brother John at this sad time.RIP Benny.Don Marie,Sinead,Orla and Jack Keating Moanmore,Grange.

  32. Gerita Casey, Cashel

    Sincere sympathy to Mary Geoff and Gareth. May Benny rest in peace

  33. Michael Lowry TD

    Sincere condolences to Benny’s wife and sons, to his brothers and the extended Keating family, to his good friends and neighbours and to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  34. Joe, William, Donal, Marie, & Joanne Keating Dorneys Well Grange Clonmel

    Our sincere sympathies to Mary, Geoff, Garreth, brother John, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Olly and Noeleen, & the extended Keating family on the sad passing of Benny RIP. Fond memories of Benny, a true gentleman. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. May the many happy memories you have of Benny give you comfort and strength to navigate the days and weeks ahead. May his gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

  35. HEnry Young Templemore.

    SO SORRY TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF BENNY WHOM I WOULD HAVE KNOWN FROM THE TIME HE CAME TO TOWN.HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST BANKERS DURING MY TIME IN BUSINESS.A VERY GENUINE SINCERE AND ALWAYS ANXIOUS TO HELP INDIVIDUAL .I KNOW HE WAS SHELLSHOCKED WHEN WE FINISHED WITH NO BANK AS WE ALL WERE.MY VERY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO HIS WIFE MARY HIS SONS GEOFF GARRETH BROTHER JOHN SISTERS-IN-LAWS KATHLEEN OLLY NOELEEN THE KEATING FAMILY RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER COMFORT AND SUPPORT ALL WHO MOURN HIS LOSS AT THIS TIME .MAY BENNY NOW REST IN ETERNAL PEACE IN HEAVEN IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS REDEEMER JESUS CHRIST AND HIS CREATOR ALMIGHTY GOD.

  36. Martin and Eileen Bourke, Penane, Loughmore

    Sincere sympathy to the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny. May Benny rest in peace

  37. Mulrooney Oil Company Roscrea

    Sincere sympathy to the Keating family on the death of Benny. May he rest in peace

  38. Mary Fogarty (Shelly)

    Deepest sympathy to Mary Geoffrey and Garreth on the loss of Benny . May he rest in peace .

  39. Jim Shelly, Mary St, Templemore & Swords

    My sincere sympathy to Benny’s family and friends on his passing, I will always remember the work he done for us on the football field when we were growing up in Templemore. May he R.I.P

  40. Jim and Mar Healy Castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny may his soul rest in peace

  41. Richard Brennan Holycross Thurles

    Very sorry to hear of death of Benny, I always found him good company. Condolences to Mary and family. Rest in peace.

  42. Tommy and Margaret Deegan.Sorrelhill.

    Sincere sympathy to Mary,Geoff and Garrett on the passing of Benny. May he Rest In Peace.

  43. Ann Lynch

    Sincere sympathy to John and all the Keating family on the death of Benny. May the blessings of Easter support you at this difficult time. May Benny rest in peace.

  44. Tom and Mairead Bradshaw..

    Our sincere sympathy to Mary, Geoffrey and Garreth on the death of your beloved Benny .
    May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  45. Eadaoin Russell

    Eadaoin Russell Adamstown
    So sorry to hear of Penny’s death. He was a good friend of my late husband Seamie. Condolences to Mary & his 2 sons

  46. Ballybacon Grange Hurling Club

    Our sincere condolonces to all of the Keating Family on the sad passing of Benny.

    Kenny was a former player of our club winning a South Senior Hurling Title in 1968
    Great memories made and will always be remembered.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Keating Family

  47. Eddie Webster & Phil Tutty. Loughmore.

    Sincere Sympathy to the Keating family. R I P.

  48. Maria Rowe

    Sincere condolences to Mary and family on the passing of Benny. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Thinking of you at this sad time, Maria Rowe & Paddy Dowling

  49. Brian Shanahan, Thurles

    Deepest sympathies to the Keating family on the death of Benny. May he Rest in Peace.

  50. Raymond Bourke, Killough

    Sincere condolences on the sad loss of Benny,may his gentle soul rest in peace

  51. Mary Kenny and family, Greenlawn, Borrisoleigh.

    My deepest sympathy to Mary, Geoffrey, Gareth and the extended family on your very sad loss of Benny R.I.P. He was a true gentleman and a loyal and sincere friend to many people.
    Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair dó, a Thiarna.

  52. John and kathy russell loran

    Sincere sympathy to mary ,garreth and geoffrey on bennys passing may he rest in peace.

  53. Paddy Gleeson

    Many Thanks to a great man and Sincere Condolences to all Family and Friends.

  54. Gerard Cosgrave (ex Bank of Ireland).

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the passing of Benny.

  55. John Heeney Thurles

    Deepest sympathy to the Keating family on the passing of Benny. May he rest in peace

  56. Meade Family Clonmore Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to Mary Geoff and..Garett

    on the sad passing of Benny.
    Ar dheis de go raibh a anam ǰ̣

  57. Dan and Catherine Egan, Castleiney.

    Rest in peace Benny and sympathy to Mary and family

  58. John and Marie Collins Drom

    Sincere Condolences to the Keating family on the Passing of Benny.
    May Benny Rest in Eternal Peace

  59. Ardfinnan GAA Club

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Geoff, Garreth, Brother John and extended keating family on the sad passing of Benny, A former Club player with Ardfinnan GAA Club, Benny captained us to a South Tipperary Senior Football title in 1961. Lots of great memories of Benny in Ardfinnan.
    May he Rest in Peace.

  60. Gerry and Maura (Harrington)Walshe, Cahir, Co Tipperary.

    Our sincere sympathies to Mary, Geoff and Garrett on Bennys’ passing. We had the pleasure of working with him in Bank of Ireland Templemore many moons ago. He was always a gentleman. May Benny rest in peace.

  61. John and Mairead Fogarty Drom .

    Sincere Sympathy to the Keating family and extended families on the sad passing of Benny .May he rest in Eternal peace.

  62. Susan Kennedy, Athnid, Thurles

    Sincere sympathy to Mary, Geoffrey, Garreth & the extended family on the passing of Benny.
    May he rest in peace.

  63. Barbara Jay-Downey, Irish Charolais Cattle Society

    Sincerest sympathy to Benny’s wife Mary and sons Geoff and Garretth and his extended family. He was a pure gentleman and great Charolais man. I knew Benny a long time and he was such a kind, thoughtful and sincere man. He had such great success over the years with his Charolais cattle, which is not something easily achieved. He will be sorely missed by myself and all in the Irish Charolais Cattle Society. May he rest in peace.

  64. Collette & Brendan Hogan & family

    Such sad news. Mary, Geoffrey and Garreth, I am so very, very sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Benny. I am fortunate to have such vivid and happy memories of him over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. There is no doubt but that we will hear many stories of escapades in youth from Dad over the coming months – Benny will not be forgotten. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

  65. Ann Shanahan kiltillane

    Deepest sympathy to you Mary Geoff Garreth and extended family. It was a privilege to have known you benny, a true gentleman. Thanks for all your guidance and advice.
    May your gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

  66. Sr. Cáit Gannon

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and family at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Benny rest in Eternal peace

  67. Tom and Mary Kiely, Borrisoleigh.

    Condolences to all the family. May Benny rest in peace.

  68. Steve Dowling

    Sincere condolences to John Mary Geoff Garreth and the extended Keating family on the sad passing of Benny . May his gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

  69. Timmy Ryan Clonmel

    Sincere sympathy to all the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny.May he rest in peace.

  70. Tom and Annette Nyland, Killanigan.

    To Mary, Geoff and Garreth. Our condolences at this sad time on the death of a dear husband and father. May Benny’s gentle soul Rest In Peace.

  71. Richard & Mgt. Malone Athy Co.Kildare..

    Sincere sympathy to all the Keating family on the passing of Benny. May he rest in peace.

  72. Biddy & Patsy Ryan. Ardfinnan

    Sincere sympathy to Benny’s wife Mary his sons Geoff and Garreth his extended family and all who mourn him. May he enjoy eternal rest.

  73. Paula McKeon Mullaghroe

    Sincere condolences to you Mary,Geoff , Gareth and extended family May Benny Rest in Peace 🙏

  74. Tommy Fleming, The Swan, Co. Laois.

    Sincerest sympathy to the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny. He was a thorough gentleman who had a wonderful knowledge of the Charolais breed. May he rest in peace.

  75. Pat and Patricia Cullen

    Deepest sympathy to all the Keating family and extended families on the sad passing of Benny A kind and lovely gentleman He was a great Footballer for his Club and Country May his gentle soul rest in peace

  77. Peter and Anne Reilly, Ballincollig.

    Deepest sympathy to John and the Keating family at this sad time. May Benny rest in peace. You are all in our prayer. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

  78. Jerry and Anne Kennedy Drom .

    Sincere sympathy to Mary Geoff and Garreth, and the extended Keating family on the sad death of Benny, may his soul rest in peace.

  79. Maureice Regan Paulstown Co. KK

    Sympathy to John and all the family – RIP Benny

  80. Garry and Kathleen Sheppard

    Sincere sympathy to Mary Geoff and Garreth on the passing of Benny. May he rest in peace

  81. Tommy & Sylvia Conway Grenanstown Toomevara

    Deepest sympathies to all the Keating family on the passing of Benny May his gentle soul rest in peace

  82. John F OBrien

    Deepest sympathy to John and the Keating familys on Bennys passing. May he rest in peace.

  83. Therese Cahill St Joseph's College Borrisoleigh

    Sincere sympathy to you Mary and your family on the passing of Benny. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

  84. Buddy Guerin.

    Sincerest condolences to all of Benny’s family on his passing. May he rest in peace.Buddy,Nora Guerin and family.

  85. Brennan Family , Gurteenmagher , Castleiney.

    Sincere sympathy to Mary , Geoff , and Garrett at this sad time .Remembering Benny , an absolute gentleman and former neighbour in Patrick St. May he rest in eternal peace .

  86. Sinead Kenealy, Kilkenny

    Our deepest condolences to Mary, Geoff, Garreth and all of the family on the sad passing of Benny. May he rest in peace.

  87. Fiona Kenealy, Kilkenny

    I was so sorry to hear that Benny has passed away. My sincerest condolences to Mary, Geoff, Garreth and the rest of the family. May Benny rest in peace

  88. Michael and Mary McDonnell Templetuohy

    My deepest sympathy to the Keating family on the passing of Benny alovely kind man may he rest in peace.

  89. Kathleen Kennedy and family knockanroe Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the sad passing of Benny.May he rest in peace.

  90. Sean Phelan, Agri Mech.Gortnahoe

    Sincere condolences to the Keating family on the passing of Benny may he rest in peace.

  91. Sean and Mary Delaney, Borrisoleigh.

    Our deepest sympathy to all who mourn the sad passing of Benny. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  92. PJ O Neill Moygara Gurteen Co.Sligo

    My sincere condolences to Mary, Geoff and Garreth and all the Keating family on Bennys passing.May he rest in peace

  93. Shelley McKeon (Adelaide, South Australia)

    Deepest condolences to Mary and the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny

  94. Maisie Daly nee Halpin, Derrygrath, Clonmel.

    Sincere condolences to all the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny, may he rest in peace. Fond memories of Benny calling to my mother’s little shop in Derrygrath.

  96. John J. Quinlan

    Condolences to the Keating family on the passing of Benny. May he rest in Peace.

  97. Mary C.Ryan Finn. Bouladuff,Thurles.

    Mrs.Keating and family. ,my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your beloved husband Benny.May he have eternal rest.Suaimhneas sioraí tabhair dó a Thiarna.

  98. Geraldine McDermott nee (Rabbitte -Joyce)

    Sincere condolences to Mary, Geoff and Garreth on the passing of your beloved Benny .
    May he rest in peace.

  99. Mary Morris and family Loughmore.

    Sincere sympathy to all the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny. A.great.bank manager and gentleman to meet.. May he rest in peace 🙏.

  100. Annette Browne

    Deepest sympathy to you Mary, Geoff ,Gareth and all the immediate and extended families of the Keating family .. May Benny’s soul have now eternal rest .

  101. Veronica McGovern Regan Gurteen Co.Sligo.

    My deepest sympathy to Mary and the Keating family on the death of your husband Benny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  102. Freddie and Marian Cullen

    Sincere condolences to the Keating family on Benny’s passing. May he rest in peace.

  103. Anonymous

    My sincere condolence to you Mary, Geoff and Garret on the news of Benny. He will be sadly missed. Thinking back when living at Summerhill with you and Benny.

  104. Caitríona Connolly

    Mary, I offer you my sincere sympathies on the loss of Benny, likewise to Geoff and Garreth and your extended families. May Benny now rest in peace.

  105. Lar & Nora O'Brien, Coolgorth,Borrisoleigh.

    Sincere sympathy to Mary and the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny. He was an absolute gentleman and will be sadlly missed by all. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  106. Helen Brennan nee Kennedy

    What a very befitting Mass today to celebrate Benny,s life today. It portrayed the essence of the man he was.
    May he rest in peace and be reunited with all his family gone before him.
    My sincere sympathies to his wife,sons and brother

  107. Declan and Amanda Bourke knockinroe

    Deepest sympathise to the Keating family rip Benny our good friend many,s the good day we had in the show ring

  108. Jonathan Young and Staff of Young's Garage Templemore

    Deepest Sympathy to Mary, Geoff,Garreth and all the Keating Family on the passing of Benny. We are thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
    May Benny Rest in Peace

  109. Anne Brennan, St. Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh

    Sincere sympathy to Mary & the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny. May Benny rest in peace.

  110. Kevin O'Dwyer St . Joseph's.

    Deepest sympathy to Mary and family on the passing of Benny.Sorry to have missed funeral as away for mid-term.Siocháin Dé agus beatha síoraì air.

  111. Gobnait Long, Cashel

    Sincere sympathies to Mary & the Keating Family – fond memories of working with Benny in Bank of Ireland Templemore back in the early eighties. Always the true gentleman. May Benny’s gentle soul rest in peace

  112. Denis Meehan & family, Killea & Porto

    Our sincerest sympathy to Mary, Geoff and Garrett on the sad passing of Benny (RIP), an absolute gentleman from start to finish.

  113. Kathleen O'Regan Sheppard, Killarney

    Sincery sympathy to Benny’s wife Mary, to his sons Goeff & Garreth, to his brother John, Olly and all of the extended Keating family.
    May the many happy memories that you all shared over Benny’s lifetime sustain you in the days to come.

  114. Michael Murphy TD

    Sorry to hear of Benny’s passing. Sincere condolences to the Keating family. May Benny Rest in Peace.

  115. Breed Cowan and family Borrisoleigh

    Sincere Sympathies to Mary, Geoff, Gareth and extended family on the Sad passing of Benny. May He Rest in Peace

  116. Ollie and Dolores Delaney, Borrisoleigh

    Sincere Sympathy to the Keating family on the sad passing of Benny.
    May he Rest In Peace.

  117. Edel Hunt & Family Moygara

    Sincere Sympathy to Mary and all of Benny’s Family at this sad time .May he Rest in peace

  118. Lara, Emer, Maria & Tim O'Connell, Borrisoleigh

    Our deepest sympathies to Mary & Family on the sad passing of your husband Benny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  119. Lara, Emer, Maria & Tim O'Connell, Borrisoleigh

    Our deepest sympathies to Mary & Family on the sad passing of your husband Benny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  120. John Long and family, Templemore.

    Sincere condolences to the Keating family on the passing of Benny.
    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  121. Willie Conway

    Sincere sympathy to Benny’s family.
    First met Benny in 1966 when I was posted to Templemore (National) .
    A very kind & helpful colleague – very sorry to have missed his funeral.
    May he R I P

  122. Niamh Kenealy

    I was really sorry to hear that Benny passed away, he was my Grandad’s brother and I know he was such a lovely man. He will be deeply missed.

  123. Derek Ryan, Mullinahone

    Deepest sympathy to all the Keating family on the very sad loss of Benny. May he rest in peace.

  124. BoM, Staff & Pupils of St Joseph’s Primary School Templemore

    We wish to extend our sincere sympathies to Mary & family and to all who love and mourn the loss of Benny.
    In the year that Boards of Management (BoM) of Primary Schools celebrate 50 years, we want to take this opportunity to thank Benny for his very valuable contribution to St Joseph’s PS. Benny was a part of the BoM for 12 years from its inception in October 1975 to October 1987. Benny, mìle buìochas as ucht do sheirbhís do Scoil Iosef Naofa. Í leaba na Naomh go raibh sè.

  125. John Ward, Bantry, Co. Cork

    Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Benny. Benny was a true gentleman and passionate stockman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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