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Henry Arthur McMahon

Henry Arthur McMahon

Jun 1, 2026 12:17 By reception
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Henry Arthur McMahon

Killygola, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Band Leader, Musician, Songwriter, and member of Big Tom and The Mainliners Showband,

Henry Arthur McMahon passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, 31st May, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents, Mary-Alice and Henry; his brothers, Paddy and Seamus; and his sister, Mary McSkeane.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken family: his devoted wife Esther; daughter Karen; son-in-law Gerry; his adored grandchildren, Conor and Katie-Scarlett; sisters-in-law Margaret Dunleavey (Mayo) and Marie Hanley (Navan); nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews; his Mainliners family; and his many friends from both his private and public life.

May Henry Arthur's Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Henry Arthur will repose at Ward's Funeral Home, Ballybay (A75 H585), on Wednesday from 1:00pm until 8:00pm.

Henry Arthur’s funeral cortège will proceed on foot from the Big Tom Statue, Castleblayney, on Thursday morning at 11:30am to arrive at St. Mary’s Church Castleblayney for funeral mass at 12:00 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The family home is strictly private at all times, by request of the immediate family.

If you cannot attend the funeral or sympathise with the family, you can now leave your messages of condolences and memories on this page.  We hold comments for moderation. An approval process takes place before your condolences appear. Identifiable information such as an address or phone number will be edited out of comments.  A condolence book will be available to the family on request from the funeral director. Shannonside Northern Sound would like to express their sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.

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Condolences (8)

Kevin Kelly

Jun 1, 2026 13:05

So sorry to hear of Henry’s passing he will be sadly missed by us all and Ireland has lost a great country song writer I would like to offer my condolences to all his family may he rest in peace.

Joe McLaughlin

Jun 1, 2026 19:24

Many happy memories of Henry with the mainliners. A gentle quiet man but what a talent. May his soul rest in peace

Charles oconnor

Jun 1, 2026 19:39

Rest in peace dear fried

Liam Kett

Jun 1, 2026 22:24

Sincere condolences to Henry's family and wide circle of friends in the music scene. A truly talented musician and songwriter who will be remembered for many years.

Jimmy & Bridie Walsh Castleblayney

Jun 2, 2026 03:21

Our condolences to the McMahon extended families on the passing of Henry. may he rest in peace

Brian & Maura Lennon

Jun 2, 2026 06:33

To the family of Henry Arthur we offer our sympathy. He has departed this world but he'll never be forgotten. RIP Henry Arthur. From Brian & Maura Lennon Tullycorbet & Weymss Bay Scotland

Michael and Maureen Egan Puckane Co Tipperary

Jun 2, 2026 14:19

Deepest sympathy to Henry's family and friends and to his Mainliners colleagues. May Henry Rest in Peace.

P J . Maguire Colchester Essex

Jun 2, 2026 20:09

So sorry to hear about Henry, may he rest in peace many good times watching the Henry Big Tom and the Mainliners in all the Irish dance halls in London in the 70s .🙏🙏PJ and Jackie Maguire

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