The funeral arrangements for a young student who died tragically in a swimming pool in Greece have been announced after his remains were repatriated to Ireland in recent days.
Rory Deegan (22) from Oldtown, Cullohill, Co Laois was found dead in a swimming pool in Zakynthos, Greece on June 25 last.
Rory, who was a student at the Technological University of the Shannon in Limerick, had travelled to the Greek island with four other students for work for the Summer.
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His parents run the popular Deegan’s Centra shop in the Co Kilkenny village of Urlingford.
In a heartbreaking post on social media the family thanked the community for all their support.
They said: "’As many of you may know, the Deegan family and this community have suffered a tragic loss with the passing of Rory Deegan.
"Rory was always ready to greet every stranger or friend he met in the shop with a smile and a laugh and he will forever have a place in everyone’s heart. The support and help we’ve received from the community just goes to show how highly everyone thought of Rory and how much he will be missed.
"May his gentle soul rest in peace. As a mark of respect our shop will close on Tuesday the 4th of July from 11:30am - 2:30pm."
Rory who was predeceased by his infant sister Laura, is survived by his parents Joe and Diane, brothers Conor, Barry, Ross, Jack and sister Rachael.
He will repose on Sunday July 2nd and Monday July 3rd, from 4 o'clock concluding with prayers at 8 o'clock both evenings. Removal on Tuesday morning July 4th to St. Tighearnach's Church, Cullohill arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery.
