The death has occurred of John P. Sorohan, Mount Merrion, Dublin / Gortletteragh, Leitrim
John P. Sorohan Mount Merrion, Dublin / Gortletteragh, Leitrim RIP
The death has occurred of John P. Sorohan Mount Merrion, Dublin / Gortletteragh, Leitrim
John was hugely respected firstly as an engineer in RTE with responsibility for outside broadcasting. Johns brothers Joe, Frank and Mel set up Sorohan builders in Dublin and are acknowledged as one of the best builders in the city, a reputation that was built on hard work, decency and respect for all stakeholders involved. All the Sorohan family were steeped in Gortletteragh and always had a deep affection for Leitrim and its people. They supported all things Leitrim and have been generous supporters of Leitrim GAA over many years.
John was a former chair of the board of RTÉ and passed away at the age of 90.
John chaired the RTÉ Authority (which preceded the RTÉ board) between 1990 and 1995, and also previously served as Assistant Director General at the broadcaster.
He went on to serve as a director on the board of CIE in the 2000s.
He passed away on 3rd August 2025, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family under the exceptional care of the staff at St. Vincent’s University Hospital.
DEATH NOTICE
John, beloved husband of Jennie and loving father to Jean, Fiona, William and Lorraine. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, son, sister Anna, brothers Joe, Mel and Frank, sons-in-law Oliver, Stephen and Antony, daughter-in-law Karen, and cherished grandchildren Sarah, Christopher, Rachel, Kristina, Mia, Alex, Simon and David, extended family, and friends.
May he Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock on Wednesday 6th August from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend John’s Requiem Mass and celebration of his life at the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion on Thursday 7th August at 10 a.m. Private, family cremation thereafter at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.
Leitrim GAA would like to express our deepest sympathy to all the Sorohan family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.
Eamonn Duignan
Photo – Tony McGowan, R.I.P, John Sorohan, R.I.P and Gerry Reynolds pictured at the launch of the Leitrim GAA Supporters Club Draw in 1986
