Try GOLD - Free
Family's tribute as pensioner killed on way back from the shops is laid to rest
Irish Daily Star
|June 27, 2025
AN Irish pensioner who died after he was attacked in London was described at his funeral yesterday as a charming man who will be “missed for ever”.
John Mackey, 87, was running errands and getting his groceries on May 6 when he was set upon in the English capital.
Originally from Callan, Co Kilkenny, Mr Mackey received horrific head injuries and sadly died in hospital two days later.
A man was charged with the pensioner’s murder and robbery and will appear before court for a plea hearing on July 29.
Mourners filled the Church of the Assumption in Callan at 11am yesterday to pay their respects to the much-loved Arsenal fan.
This story is from the June 27, 2025 edition of Irish Daily Star.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Irish Daily Star
Irish Daily Star
JON'S GROUND FOR CONCERN
UP TO 10mm of rain was expected to fall at Sandown and Aintree last night.
1 mins
December 13, 2025
Irish Daily Star
HOLLIE'S LOVING HK ADVENTURE
HOLLIE DOYLE is loving life in Hong Kong and admits she is not ready to come home.
2 mins
December 13, 2025
Irish Daily Star
Daniel mum in shock as tragic case upgraded to murder injuiry
Gardai sure foul play involved in death of boy secretly buried by his parents
1 mins
December 13, 2025
Irish Daily Star
CIRCUS PACT
Slot call for calm as Mo's in squad after blowing big top
2 mins
December 13, 2025
Irish Daily Star
THROW... WHAT A LOVELY WAR!
Cool Hand Luke prepares fo go into battle... with rival Littler lying in wait
2 mins
December 13, 2025
Irish Daily Star
BHOYS MUST FIND 'WIL' POWER
I WONDER if the Celtic power base are already regretting the decision not to keep Martin O'Neill in caretaker charge for the remainder of this season.
1 mins
December 13, 2025
Irish Daily Star
'No Looking Back now..'
Noel hints at Oasis' big future
1 min
December 13, 2025
Irish Daily Star
Man dies in horror plunge at workplace
A MAN has died after falling from a height in a freak workplace accident at an apartment complex site.
1 min
December 13, 2025
Irish Daily Star
NEW YEAR, NEW VIEW..
AS THE clock ticks down to the end of 2025, a new survey has found that two-thirds of Irish people have included 'travel more' at least once in their New Year's resolutions.
1 mins
December 13, 2025
Irish Daily Star
The magic of the World Cup will be giving way to fear of ambush from some uniformed state militia
The anticipation of magic will give way to a lurking fear of ambush from some uniformed state militia.
1 min
December 13, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size