The convicted paedophile, who was serving a 19-year jail term, died behind bars on June 18

The Irish Mirror has learned that the notorious predator, who died in the Midlands Prison last Thursday, was to be quickly cremated without ceremony - after a family member requested that it be done behind closed doors.

Kenneally, one of Ireland's most notorious sex offenders, died on Thursday aged 75

One of Ireland’s most notorious sex offenders, Kenneally used his position as a basketball coach to abuse teenagers in Waterford

Now survivors of Kenneally, who just this week met with Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, have spoken of the "unreal" timing of his death, on the foot of a State apology for the way in which the case was originally handled

The depraved former basketball coach was serving almost 19 years in total for the serious sexual abuse of 15 young boys

A Commission of Investigation found that there was a 'clear and serious dereliction of duty' by gardaí in the case