Joseph (Joe) Dowling

Joseph (Joe) Dowling, "San Clemente", Castletown, Portlaoise and formerly of Killanure, Mountrath, Co. Laois. December 9th. 2020 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff in the Oak Dale Nursing Home, Portarlington in his 92nd. year. Former principal of Paddock National School. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Cathleen (nee Marnell), nephew, nieces, past pupils of Paddock NS, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Joe Rest In Peace

Due to Covid 19 Directives, a Private Family Funeral will take place. Removal from the Nursing Home this Friday morning (Dec. 11th.) via Ballyfin to arrive at St. Edmund's Church, Castletown for Requiem Mass at 11 o'c  and will be live streamed on the St. Edmund's Church, Castletown Facebook page, with burial immediately afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Castletown.

People are welcome to stand along the route to the church, in the churchyard  and in the cemetery with social distancing been observed at all times, or if you wish to leave a message for the family you can do so in the section below marked "Condolences". Joe's family would like to thank you for your co-operation, understanding and support at this sad and difficult time.