Carlow deaths and funerals - Friday, September 25

Matthew (Sonny) Callinan 

Blackburn, England and formerly of 8 Bestfield, Athy Road, Carlow Town

Cremation will take place on October 1 at Blackburn Crematorium. 

Cyril Thompson

Bawnogue, Leighlinbridge, Carlow / Monasterevin, Kildare

Reposing at his home for family only. Removal on Saturday at 1.30pm to arrive at St Lazerian’s Church, Leighlinbridge for funeral Mass at 2pm. Sympathisers may wish to line the route as the funeral cortège proceeds to the St Lazerian’s Church. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. View the Mass online.

Mary O'Leary (née Gahan)

Rossard, Bunclody, Wexford / Carlow

A private funeral Mass and burial will take place on Friday. 

Philomena Byrne (née Dowling)

187 Sleaty Street, Graiguecullen, Carlow

House private. Removal from her home on Friday at 10.30am to St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen. Funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow. View the Mass online. Family flowers only. Donations to the RNLI.