RIP: Tributes pour in following sad death of 'great character' from Laois

Tributes have been paid following the sad death of Bartle Dunne, late of Clonrooske, Portlaoise, Laois.

Bartle passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Son of the late Chris and Mary Dunne, Bartle is predeceased by his brothers Eddie and Peter and sister-in-law Mary.

Loving brother to Mary, Pauline, Christy, Pat and Ollie. His lifelong friend Ray. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother-in-law John, sisters- in-law Marian, Pauline, Maura, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces.

Heartfelt condolences have been shared social media including a post from Portlaoise GAA which said, 

"Very sad news with the passing of the one and only Bartle Dunne on Sunday. Bartle was a great and much loved Portlaoise character - a long time member and supporter of the club - a man full of wit, with a ready smile, and a kind generous nature.

"His brothers Pat, Christy and Ollie all hurled with the town and our sincere condolences go to the lads, to Mary and Pauline, and to Bartle’s extended family and friends. Rest in Peace Bartle."

Those who also knew and fondly remembered Bartle, left kind words on RIP.ie,

"Sincere sympathies to all the Dunne family on the sad passing of Bartle. He was a real gentleman and great for the chat."

"Our sincere condolences to Christy and the extended Dunne family on Bartle's passing. There are many fond memories of a well know and much loved character, one of the old stock of the town. The bed of Heaven to him."

And,

"Sincere condolences to Mary, Pauline, Christy, Pat, and Ollie on the sad passing of Bartle, a legend and a true gentleman. Rest in eternal peace Bartle."

May he rest in Peace

Funeral Arrangements will be disclosed later on RIP.ie