Con Prendergast, a figure deeply connected to Midwest Radio and the community of Claremorris, County Mayo, passed away peacefully in University Hospital Galway on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 77.
Prendergast is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Marian, and is survived by his son, Dylan. sisters Evelyn and Patricia; brothers Kevin, Ernest, and Gabriel; sisters-in-law Goretti and Rose; nieces Amy and Laura; nephews Blain, Kyle, and Joseph; and a number of grandnieces, grandnephews, and extended family. He is also survived by Dylan’s mother, Theresa, and her daughters Tara, Katie, Emma, Shauna, and Valerie.
Whereas widely known within the region, Con Prendergast’s name carries particular resonance within the history of Midwest Radio. His brother, Kevin Prendergast, was the first voice heard on the station when it launched in July 1989, singing “My Traditional Home In Mayo.”
Reposing will take place at Gilligan’s Funeral Home, Market Square, Claremorris (F12YP74) on Thursday evening, February 12th, from 6pm until 8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris, on Friday, February 13th, at 1pm, followed by burial in St. Colman’s cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the St. Colman’s YouTube page.
The family has requested that family flowers only be sent, with donations, if desired, directed to the Mayo Hospice. A private wake will be held at the family home. The family has expressed their gratitude to the staff at University Hospital Galway, particularly the nurses in St. Joseph’s ward, for the care provided to Mr. Prendergast.
Separately, a major infrastructure project in County Mayo has faced delays and cost overruns, as reported by Midwest Radio in August 2025. The project, intended to improve connectivity and transportation, encountered unforeseen ground conditions, pushing back the completion date and increasing expenses. Negotiations with contractors and suppliers are ongoing to secure additional funding.
