Ken Bruen

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The death has occurred of Ken Bruen, Waterlane and formerly of Eyre Square and Newcastle, Galway.

Ken Bruen (Writer), died on the 29th March 2025 in University Hospital Galway. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Inez, brothers Noel and Declan and sister Jess. Will be always missed by his loving wife Philomena and daughter Grace, relatives, neighbours, his dedicated Jack Taylor readers and his many friends.

May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing in Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin (H91 CK84), on Wednesday the 2nd of April from 5:30pm. Removal at 7:30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Forster Street. Ken’s Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday the 3rd of April at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery Bohermore.

No flowers or cards please.

Donations if desired to Sister Consilio, Cuan Mhuire, Galway.

Book of Condolence: For those of you who would like to offer a message of sympathy to the family, are invited to do so in the condolence section below.

Condolences

Daniel Doherty

A complete shock to hear the bad news about Ken ,my sympathies go to Phil and Grace. RIP KEN

Patsy and Bridie Burke and family Waterlane

Sincere condolences to Philomena, Grace and the Bruen family on the passing of Ken May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Padraic Morahan

My deepest condolences to Phil and Grace and extended family. What a wonderful and kind man Ken was and a gentleman to the core. Rest in peace Ken.🙏🙏

Leslie Haswell

Prayers for Ken and his family during this terribly devastating time. My mother Eta Burgess (Prospect Hill) was a long time lover of his books God rest her soul…. She will be up in Heaven with open arms, chatting his ear off.

Ann Folan Vignoles & Family

Sincere sympathy to Phil. Grace and extended family, on Ken s sad passing. Rip 🙏

Robin Averill

My condolences to Ken’s family I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times on my triips home to Ireland I live in Canada met him at St Nickolas church & Charlie Byrne’s book store as recently as this February, he was a lovely man and always took time to have a chat, I’ve read all his books on Jack Taylor and he signed copies to my son Chris & I. RIP.