The peaceful death has taken place at Longfield Care Home, Derry, surrounded by his family of Fr Michael Keaveny, formerly of Moville, St Columb’s College, and the parishes of Galliagh, Omagh, Killygordon and latterly of Faughanvale Parish, Co. Derry.

Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget and his brothers and sisters, Fr Laurence, Paddy, JJ, Peter, Brendan, Anna, Chris, Mary and Bernie. Deeply regretted by his brother Vincent and sister Eileen (Farrelly), nieces and nephews and extended family. Sorely missed by his brother Priests, Bishop of Derry Diocese – Bishop Donal McKeown, remembering also his devoted housekeeper of 47 years, Ms Nancy McCallion, who died on September 1st 2025. Requiescat In Pace.

Fr Michael’s remains will arrive at Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale this evening (Friday) at approximately 6.15pm for reception prayers. Removal from there tomorrow (Saturday) at 1pm going to the home of his niece, Dr Lucy White, 2 Church Terrace, Moville (F93 D2KN) where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Funeral from there on Monday (September 22nd) at 11.30am for 12pm Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by Interment in Ballybrack cemetery. Family time from 9pm – 12pm.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Foyle Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Fr Michael served as Parish Priest of Drumragh Parish from 1992 until his retirement in 2002.