The deaths of Laois brothers Fergus and Philip Brophy, who drowned in a diving incident in Co Tipperary last weekend, has left a “deep void” in the lives of their families, their funeral has heard. The brothers, originally from Portarlington, died following a scuba diving accident at Portroe quarry on Sunday. Fr Tom Dooley, parish priest at Portarlington, said their “great passion” was sub aqua diving and that they were “dive masters”. Offertory gifts included a Leinster rugby jersey, a Laois GAA jersey, a jersey from their local GAA club O’Dempseys, a set of darts and a toy tractor. It is understood the two men travelled to Portroe Dive Centre, which is located at the quarry, to try out a new underwater scooter.

Source: The Irish Times July 09, 2020 15:00 UTC