The passing of Tommy Blake

The Diary has learned of the death of Tommy Blake, late of London and formerly McGarry's Lane, New Abbey, Kilcullen.

Predeceased by his foster parents Mick and Katie Brady, Tommy's passing is deeply regretted by his foster brothers David McCool and Christy Holohan; also his good friend Gerry McGovern, Luton, England, and Co Leitrim; and the Brady families.

Removal will take place on Saturday 5 February to Kilcullen Parish Church, arriving for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial in New Abbey Cemetery will follow, travelling via the Hide Out where he formerly worked, Knockbounce, and McGarry's Lane where he spent his childhood.

Tommy's funeral mass will be live-streamed here .

May he rest in peace.