The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. Thomas O’Shea, PE, Ballylinan, Co Laois / Coolnamara, Borris, Co Carlow / Athy, Co Kildare

Fr Tommy passed away peacefully on Friday, 21st February, 2025. Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget, his brother Paddy and his sister Mary. Dearly loved and sadly missed by his sister Kathy, his brothers Shem and Liam, nieces and nephews Derek, Barry, Rory, Patrick, Kevin, Anthony, Una, Marina, Alan, Fergal, Philip, Deirdre, Seamus, Paul, Niall, Edel, Ciarán and their families, Bishop Denis Nulty and the Clergy of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, his parishioners and a wide circle of friends.

Rest in Peace

Fr Tommy will lie in repose in St Anne’s Church, Ballylinan, Co Laois, on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, from 2:00 pm with Funeral Reception and Mass at 7:30 pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, at 2:00 pm. Interment immediately afterwards in Ballylinan Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

If you wish to leave a Message of Sympathy on the rip.ie website for Fr Tommy’s family and friends, please click on THIS LINK.

If you are unable to attend the Funeral Mass for Fr Tommy, you may view it on the Church webcam at THIS LINK.