The death has occurred of Colm Dunne from Togher outside Portlaoise, a much-loved character who was part of the furniture in Portlaoise Rugby Club for many years.
Colm was a native of Clonaslee but worked as a psychiatric nurse in St Fintan’s Hospital for many years.
And living in Togher, he immersed himself in the rugby club, serving as a masseur to countless teams over the years.
His good humour and kind manner made him a hugely popular figure and he looked after many aches and pains as well as treating injured players in his rooms at his home.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing brothers P.V. and Brendan, sisters Margaret, Tess, Nancy, Carmel, Bernadette and Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, and a large circle of friends.
Colm is reposing at the residence of his brother P.V. and Rose, Brocca, Clonaslee, on Friday, June 9, from 2pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St. Manman’s Church, Clonaslee, with burial afterwards in St. Manman’s Cemetery, Clonaslee.
Colm’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv by selecting County Laois.
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