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06 Sept 2025

Funeral details announced for Laois man who died tragically in Greece

May he rest in peace

Young Midlands man who tragically died in drowning incident in Greece is named locally

RIP Rory Deegan from Cullohill

Funeral details have been announced for a young Laois man who died tragically in Greece last weekend.

22-year-old Cullohill native Rory Deegan died from suspected drowning while on a working holiday in Zakynthos, Greece last Sunday.

He will repose at his family home in Cullohill this Sunday and Monday before being removed to St Tighearnach’s Church in Cullohill for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Tuesday. He will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery afterwards. 

Rory is predeceased by his infant sister Laura, his grandparents John and Mary Cullen, Marble Crest, Kilkenny and his aunt Agnes Hyland. 

He is deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Joe and Diane, brothers Conor, Barry, Ross, Jack and sister Rachael, his grandparents Donal and Margaret, his uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, neighbours, his large circle of friends and his beloved dog Spud.

Messages of condolence can be left under his death notice on the link below.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/rory-deegan-cullohill-laois/540266

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