Co Cavan priest Fr Oliver O'Reilly died 'peacefully in the loving care of his family' and the staff of the Cherry Ward, Connolly Hospital and St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, on Saturday. Photograph: RIP.ieFr Oliver O’Reilly, the priest who spoke out about the attack on the Quinn executive, Kevin Lunney, has died. The Co Cavan priest made headlines in 2019 when he blamed “a Mafia-style group with its own godfather” for the attack on businessman Kevin Lunney. O’Reilly said he did not tell the two gardaí who he believed the paymaster or paymasters were when questioned. His funeral takes place at the Sacred Heart Church, Arva, Co Cavan, on Tuesday.

Source: The Irish Times March 23, 2026 23:00 UTC