Fr Eamonn Bredin R.I.P.
1943 – 2025
It is with deep regret that the Diocese of Kilmore announces the death of Fr Eamonn Bredin R.I.P..
+ Born 13 December 1943, son of the late Hugh Bredin and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Lisaniska, in the parish of Ballaghameehan, Co. Leitrim
+ Studied at Glenaniff National School, De La Salle School (Ballyshannon), St Patrick’s College (Cavan) and St Patrick’s College (Maynooth)
+ Ordained to the Priesthood by the late Bishop Austin Quinn at the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim, Cavan, on 15 June 1969
+ Undertook further studies at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth – 1969
+ On loan to St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, as Professor of Theology – 1970
+ Lecturer in Theology at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth – 1974
+ Appointed CC, Ballintemple – 1977
+ Lecturer in Sacramental Theology at the Mount Oliver Catechetical Institute, Dundalk – 1978
+ Appointed CC, Glenade – 1992
+ Appointed PP, Inishmagrath (Drumkeeran) – 1999
+ Sabbatical Leave – 2005
+ Appointed CC, Arva – 2006
+ Appointed Resident Priest, Arva – 2011
+ Appointed Resident Priest for the then Shannon-Lough Gill Pastoral Area (resident in Doobally)
+ Appointed Resident Priest, Drumkilly – 2015
+ Retired from Active Ministry – 2017
+ Returned to the House of the Father – 16 April 2025
Sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences are extended to Fr Eamonn’s family: his brother James, his sister Lily, nieces and nephews and their families; Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop-Emeritus Leo O’Reilly, and his brother priests of the Diocese of Kilmore, his extended family, his beloved parishioners in the parishes where he ministered; those to whom he lectured; and his large circle of friends.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Fr Eamonn will repose at the Chapel of Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton (F91 XO12) on Saturday evening from 4:00p.m. to 5:30p.m.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1:00p.m. in St Aidan’s Church, Ballaghameehan (F91 F653) with burial afterwards in Rossinver Cemetery.
Fr Eamonn’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://youtube.com/live/IO8ZqSn8REE
We implore your kindness, O God, for Eamonn, your servant and Priest, that, as you made him a steward of your mysteries on earth, so you may bring him to be nourished by their truth and reality as unveiled in heaven.
This we ask through Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord. Amen.
May Fr Eamonn’s good and gentle soul rest in peace.
Requiescat in pace.
