Dundrum to come to standstill for funeral of Mary Kielty, mother of Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty – The Irish News

The Co Down village of Dundrum is expected to come to a standstill on Monday for the funeral of Mary Kielty, mother of Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty.

Mrs Kielty, aged in 80s, died peacefully at home on Saturday.

Her late husband Jack, a former chairman of Dundrum GAC, was shot dead by the UFF in 1988 at his business premises in the village.

The mother of three and grandmother’s funeral will take place at Dundrum’s Church of the Sacred Heart.

News of her passing was confirmed just hours after the TV presenter fronted the latest episode of the popular talk show on Friday night.

A death notice described her as a “loving mother” and “devoted grandmother”.

It added that she “will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her entire family circle, neighbours and friends”.

Mrs Kielty has stayed out of the spotlight despite her son and daughter-in-law, Cat Deeley’s, public profiles.

Not long after he took over as host of the Late Late, Kielty said: “Mary Kielty is secretly delighted but not making any real public statements.”

He explained how his mother still offers to do his laundry.

“I think Irish mummies never really understand what age their youngsters actually are. So you do get a lot of offers like ‘Do you have any washing’ and I would be like ‘Well no, no that’s done, I’m 53 mum,” he said.

Her remains will leave her late residence on Main Street at 12.45pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass followed by burial to follow in the cemetery of the Immaculate Conception, Aughlisnafin.