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Extra.ie
23-07-2025
- General
- Extra.ie
Ray D'Arcy pays tearful tribute to his beloved mum Mary
Ray D'Arcy has tearfully paid tribute to his mother, revealing she was 'made of strong stuff' as she raised nine children on a tight budget. The Kildare native bid farewell to his mother on Wednesday afternoon, after she passed away on Friday from a short but aggressive battle with cancer. Mary D'Arcy married her husband Ray at the age of 23 years old and 'soon after started a family.' Ray D'Arcy, his wife Jenny and mourners follow the hearse from the funeral to the church ahead of the funeral of his mother Mary D'Arcy. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin Speaking in his eulogy, Ray admitted raising nine children in 16 years 'could have broken her but our ma was made of strong stuff.' He said: 'Her ability to manage a household budget on a meager income would put many a minister of finance to shame. 'I really don't know how she did it, I'm actually in awe of how she did it.' Ray D'Arcy, his wife Jenny and mourners follow the hearse from the funeral to the church ahead of the funeral of his mother Mary D'Arcy. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin Ray added that one stage in his childhood his eldest brother Joe was doing his Leaving Certificate and his younger sister Joan was just a baby. As well as nine children, Mary was grandmother to 16 grandchildren and great-grandmother to two. 'Our mother, slight of stature but big of heart was a truly good person,' Ray lamented, 'She was kind, she was tolerant, she was forgiving, she was a great listener and she gave great sage advice. The remains arrive at the church for the funeral of Mary D'Arcy. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin 'She also had a great memory. She never forgot a birthday of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.' Elsewhere, Ray detailed how a trip to his mother's home would usually see her sat looking out at her garden or by her laptop or doing a crossword. 'As you would open the back door, she would look up at you and smile that smile,' he said, 'A smile that was full of mother's love.' Ray D'Arcy carries his mother Mary's remains into the church at her funeral. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin Concluding the emotional eulogy, Ray listed: 'She was vibrant, very much young at heart, she had a beautiful energy. She was a lady. She was intelligent and insightful. She was a wonderful mother and we were lucky to have her. 'We miss you ma.' Mary D'Arcy was predeceased by her husband Ray (Snr) and survived by her children Joe, Jackie, Ray, Hughie, Anne, Paul, Marianne, Claire and Joan. Speaking several years ago to the Independent, 2FM DJ Ray spoke of how his relationship with his mother had changed over the years. 'I didn't hug my mum until six or seven years ago,' he revealed. 'But I hug her all the time now and tell her that I love her. I'd never have done that years ago but as you get older, especially when you have your own children, you see the world differently.
Irish Independent
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Ray D'Arcy's ‘amazing' mother Mary to be laid to rest on Wednesday
Mother of nine children, Mary D'Arcy, passed away 'peacefully' at Naas Hospital in Co Kildare on Friday, July 18. Kildare born radio and television presenter Ray D'Arcy had a close relationship with his mother. In 2001 Mary D'Arcy even interviewed and sang with star of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, in her kitchen in Co Kildare for her son's radio show, The Ray D'Arcy Show, which was airing on Today FM at the time. In 2019, during an interview with the RTÉ Guide's Donal O'Donoghue, Ray, who has two children, Kate and Tom with his wife Jenny, said that having children changed his view of the world and brought him even closer to his mother. 'I didn't hug my mum until six or seven years ago,' Ray told Donal. 'But I hug her all the time now and tell her that I love her. I'd never have done that years ago but as you get older, especially when you have your own children, you see the world differently. "Also when you have children, you want to keep the generations connected and you feel more of a pull home. You want your children to be part of this family and to know the mother that you knew.' Describing his mother Mary, Ray added: 'She's probably referred to locally as a saint. My mum is amazing, a very thoughtful, insightful and intelligent woman. She's now in her 80s but travels to Dublin most Wednesdays to go to a movie and can chat about any current news story.' Since news broke of Mary's passing, has been flooded with tribute messages remembering a lady who brought 'sunshine to everyone lucky enough to have crossed her path'. 'Aunty Mary was such a warm and welcoming presence in my life,' wrote one of hundreds of mourners paying tribute to Mary on 'I have such fond memories of her open house during my visits to Kildare. She always made me feel right at home, with her kindness, her generous spirit, and her lovely homemade bread. "She was also a truly remarkable woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.' ADVERTISEMENT "What a wonderful, strong woman Mary was,' added another mourner. 'A true lady who brought help, encouragement and sunshine to everyone lucky enough to have crossed her path. "Condolences to all the family on your very sad loss. Thinking of all of you. Rest easy now Mary, your work is done. You will be sorely missed in Kildare Town.' Mary's remains will repose at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview in Kildare Town from 4pm on Tuesday July 22, concluding with rosary at 7pm. Follow Independent Kildare on Facebook Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors will take place on Wednesday morning, July 23, to arrive at St. Brigid's Parish Church in Kildare Town for requiem mass at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery in Kildare Town. "Mary D'Arcy née Bonar, Campion Crescent, Kildare Town, Co Kildare,' read her death notice on 'Peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Naas Hospital. "Pre deceased by her husband Ray (Snr). Sadly missed by her loving children Joe, Jackie, Ray, Hughie, Anne, Paul, Marianne, Claire and Joan, sons and daughters in law, her 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, sister Angela, brother Bill, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.'
Irish Independent
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Ray D'Arcy's ‘amazing' mother to be laid to rest on Wednesday
Mother of nine children, Mary D'Arcy, passed away 'peacefully' at Naas Hospital in Co Kildare on Friday, July 18. Kildare born radio and television presenter Ray D'Arcy had a close relationship with his mother. In 2001 Mary D'Arcy even interviewed and sang with star of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, in her kitchen in Co Kildare for her son's radio show, The Ray D'Arcy Show, which was airing on Today FM at the time. In 2019, during an interview with the RTÉ Guide's Donal O'Donoghue, Ray, who has two children, Kate and Tom with his wife Jenny, said that having children changed his view of the world and brought him even closer to his mother. 'I didn't hug my mum until six or seven years ago,' Ray told Donal. 'But I hug her all the time now and tell her that I love her. I'd never have done that years ago but as you get older, especially when you have your own children, you see the world differently. "Also when you have children, you want to keep the generations connected and you feel more of a pull home. You want your children to be part of this family and to know the mother that you knew.' Describing his mother Mary, Ray added: 'She's probably referred to locally as a saint. My mum is amazing, a very thoughtful, insightful and intelligent woman. She's now in her 80s but travels to Dublin most Wednesdays to go to a movie and can chat about any current news story.' Since news broke of Mary's passing, has been flooded with tribute messages remembering a lady who brought 'sunshine to everyone lucky enough to have crossed her path'. 'Aunty Mary was such a warm and welcoming presence in my life,' wrote one of hundreds of mourners paying tribute to Mary on 'I have such fond memories of her open house during my visits to Kildare. She always made me feel right at home, with her kindness, her generous spirit, and her lovely homemade bread. "She was also a truly remarkable woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.' ADVERTISEMENT "What a wonderful, strong woman Mary was,' added another mourner. 'A true lady who brought help, encouragement and sunshine to everyone lucky enough to have crossed her path. "Condolences to all the family on your very sad loss. Thinking of all of you. Rest easy now Mary, your work is done. You will be sorely missed in Kildare Town.' Mary's remains will repose at McWey's Funeral Home, Abbeyview in Kildare Town from 4pm on Tuesday July 22, concluding with rosary at 7pm. Follow Independent Kildare on Facebook Removal by Glennon's Funeral Directors will take place on Wednesday morning, July 23, to arrive at St. Brigid's Parish Church in Kildare Town for requiem mass at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery in Kildare Town. "Mary D'Arcy née Bonar, Campion Crescent, Kildare Town, Co Kildare,' read her death notice on 'Peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Naas Hospital. "Pre deceased by her husband Ray (Snr). Sadly missed by her loving children Joe, Jackie, Ray, Hughie, Anne, Paul, Marianne, Claire and Joan, sons and daughters in law, her 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, sister Angela, brother Bill, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.'
