RIP: 'Lovely lad' - Tributes paid as popular young Offaly man sadly passes away

There is heartbreak and sadness in Offaly as the funeral for a beloved young man is set to take place after his untimely death.

Oisín McDevitt, from Drumcooley, Edenderry, Offaly, sadly passed away on Monday 19th October 2026.

Oisín will be deeply regretted by his loving family: heartbroken parents father Martin, mother Carrie and her husband Mark.

He will be sadly missed by his sisters Emily (his twin sister), Mary and Katie, brother Senan, uncles Brian, John, Alan and Noely, aunts Sandra, Sinead and Laura, Brian's wife Laura, Laura's partner John, grandparents Gerry (R.I.P) and Kay and Maggie and Joe, great-grandmother Bríd, cousins, relatives.

He will also be missed deeply by his work colleagues and his large circle of friends.

Funeral Arrangements:

Oisín reposed at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry (R45 VK24) today, on Thursday from 4pm to 7pm with Rosary at 7pm.

His Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow, on Friday at 11:30am, in St. Mary's Church, Edenderry followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium at 2:00pm.

Tributes have poured in on RIP.ie from those in Edenderry, across Offaly and beyond.

The family would like to thank you for your kindness and support at this very sad time.

One person on RIP.ie said: “To all of Oisin's family, to Carrie, Emily & Katie, and all the immediate family, I'm so sorry for your huge loss. Losing Oisin at such a young age is devastating for you all. I was very sad to hear this dreadful news. I remember Oisin so well in school, he was a lovely lad. May he now rest in peace”.

Another person said: “Heartbroken at the loss of Oisin. We will always remember his mischievous smile in primary school. Sending condolences to his family and his friends. Forever missed from Joanne, Frank, Shauna and Michael”.

“Devastated for you Carrie, Mark and all family & friends. May your beautiful son rest peacefully, and hoping you get the strength you need to help you through this very difficult time. Rest in peace Oisin,” another mourner said.

Ballyfore GAA paid tribute to the young man and his family on social media after hearing the sad news.

They said: “Extend our heartfelt and deepest sympathies to the McDevitt, Flynn and O'Brien Families on the sad passing of Oisín.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents. Martin and Carrie, sisters, Emily, Mary and Katie, brother Senan, uncles, aunts, grandparents Kay, Maggie and Joe, great-grandmother Bríd and all his extended family and friends.

“May Oisín's gentle soul. Rest in Peace”.