Ms Kenny said she and her family were “overwhelmed” with “such an outpouring of love for Jon” since his death at Galway University Hospital last Friday.

Hundreds of tributes were paid to the popular 66-year-old following news of his death.

Mr Kenny died on Friday in Galway Clinic, his wife Margie Kenny said on Saturday.

The Irish writer, actor, and comedian was best known for being part of the comedy duo D’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt.