LAR FOGARTY

Greyhound racing and, more particularly, Dublin greyhound racing lost a great friend in recent days with the passing of Laurence Fogarty.

Known only as Lar to his many friends, he was a regular at the Dublin tracks for many years going back to the late 60’s and was lucky enough to own a few decent dogs in his time.

His undoubted pride and joy was Pearly Spencer, who he owned and trained. She was a wonderful performer on the track but also became one of the most prolific broods of modern times, throwing over 300 winners in Ireland and the UK. In more recent years, he owned a number of decent dogs, most trained by his nephew Larry Kelly.

One of the great characters, Lar always had a word and had the most wonderful ‘Dublin’ wit. He was truly great company and always seemed to have a joke ready to go. His presence, his smile and kind manner will be greatly missed by those that frequent Shelbourne Park.

We would likely to send our sincere condolences to his wife Marie, sons Laurence and Peter, his beloved grandchildren Finn and Luke, his daughter in law Lorraine, Peter’s partner Zeen, his sisters Pauline, Louise and Phyllis, his extended family and many friends. The sport of greyhound racing is worse for his passing.

May He Rest In Peace.

Funeral details

Fogarty, Laurence (Drumcondra and formerly Belvedere Place, Dublin 1) – June 5, 2025 (peacefully) at the Mater Hospital surrounded by his family, pre-deceased by his parents Laurence and Jane and his brothers Michael and Gerry; lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Marie, sons Laurence and Peter, daughter-in-law Lorraine, Peter’s partner Zeen, his adored grandchildren Finn and Luke, sisters Pauline, Louise and Phyllis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand on Thursday evening (June 12) with family in attendance from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock. Requiem Mass on Friday morning (June 13) at 10 o’clock in Church of Our Lady of Dolours, Botanic Avenue, Glasnevin. Funeral thereafter to Glasnevin Crematorium.

Family flowers only please

Donations if desired to Conradh na Gaeilge

May he Rest in Peace