Details announced of Athlone legend Joe Flynn's funeral

Funeral details have been announced for Joe Flynn, the legendary Athlone entertainer and personality who died this week at the age of 95.

Nicknamed 'The Hawk', Joe enjoyed a career spanning some 75 years as a musician and professional singer.

A resident of Retreat Heights in Athlone, he passed away peacefully in the care of the staff at Retreat Nursing Home on Wednesday.

He will be reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone tomorrow (Friday) from 5pm until 8pm.

His funeral Mass on Saturday will be held in St Mary's Church at 10.30am, followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

Joe was predeceased by his loving wife Mary, sisters Mai, Kathleen, Nancy and Chrissie, and his brother Michael.

He is sadly missed by his loving daughter Amanda, son Anthony, son-in-law Ken, daughter-in-law Caroline, his adoring grandchildren Joe, Robyn, Aaron, Katie and Laura, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many, many friends.